Course Description

Program Description This program will give you the skills you need to work in the ever-expanding ecotourism industry. You will obtain knowledge and skill-sets required to work in outdoor-based tourism organizations or to operate your own unique business. Develop leadership skills while engaging in a number of activities including hiking and snowshoeing. Fun and informative field trips will take you to ecology centres, outdoor adventure organizations and natural attractions in the area. Program highlights include camping skills, nature identification, earth science, native customs and traditions, search and rescue techniques and outdoor games. You can also obtain additional certification including a nationally-recognized GPS training course. Your Future Career Tourist resorts National and provincial parks Youth and adventure camps Outfitter companies Trail development Outdoor adventure organizations Conservation authorities What You Learn Leadership and program planning Ecotourism programming Sports and special events Legislation and risk management Concepts and principles of ecotourism Marketing

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