| Program |
Skills Learned |
Certifications |
Price |
| COLT |
Sea kayaking, whitewater kayaking and canoeing, mountaineering, rock climbing, backpacking, leadership, first aid |
Lake water canoe instructor, assistant sea kayak guide, radio operator, 80 hour first aid |
$6,750 tuition plus $4650 to $5650 in accommodation and food. |
| Yamnuska |
Rock climbing, whitewater canoeing, ice climbing, backcountry skiing, first aid, leadership, mountaineering |
Avalanche skills training, first aid |
$11,200 to $13,000 including most meals and accommodation |
| College Adventure Tourism Program |
Varies by program, includes college classes |
Varies by program: raft guide, sea kayak guide, ski instructor, whitewater instructor, first aid |
$9,800 not including meals or accommodation |
| Program |
Job Opportunities |
Length of Course |
Best For |
| COLT |
Onsite work practicum, employment at Strathcona Park Lodge, sea kayak guide, climbing gym, hiking guide, outdoor education centre instructor |
93 to 100 days |
Job opportunities. Teacher training. Water and land skills. |
| Yamnuska |
Climbing gym, ski hill, hiking guide, |
80 to 83 days |
Land focus. Beginning of ski and rock guide progression. |
| College Adventure Tourism Program |
Raft guide, sea kayak guide, climbing gym |
9 months to two years |
College diploma |
