News
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January 15, 2012
2012 Training Courses:
Guide Training Courses to get you safely on the water! More...
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October 18, 2011
2011 Annual General Meeting:
Wednesday, November 9th, 2011, Nanaimo, BC. Minutes available in the Members Area More...
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October 15, 2011
2011 Fall Exchange:
September 30 - October 2, 2011 - Tofino, BC
Photos now posted!
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Fall Guide Exams - 2011
Level Two and Three Exam dates now posted More...
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July 1, 2011
Wolf Advisory: Vargas Island Park - Clayoquot Sound
Due to wolf activity on Vargas Island this spring, BC Parks has issued a Wolf Advisory More...
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June 29, 2011
Postal Disruption Over:
Mail is moving again, but submission of documents and payments can still be made online! More...
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May 27, 2011
2011 Spring Exam Dates:
UPDATE: New L2 exam now posted!
Level Two and Three exam dates posted More...
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May 3, 2011
2011 Spring Exchange:
Photos from this great event now posted!More...
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March 17, 2011
Transport Canada Kayak Registration:
UPDATE
Interim suspension of Commercial Kayak Registration SUSPENDED. Read MORE
- Kayak Registration
- Vessel Requirements
- SKGABC Letter to Minister of Transport
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Dec 1, 2010
Lightsation De-Staffing:
SKGABC Presentation to Senate Committee of Fisheries and Oceans. Summary available here
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2010 Fall Exchanges:
Porteau Cove / Deep Cove Canoe & Kayak Photos NOW Posted!!!
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2010 Spring Exam Dates:
Level Two and Three exam dates posted here
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2010 Spring Guides Exchange:
Salt Spring Island, BC. Hosted by Island Excapades Click Here for more details Attend for the chance to win a Werner Performance Core Paddle!
- Technical Guides Manual
The SKGABC has produced a manual for guides of every level. For more information Click Here
- Sea Kayaking BC Study
The SKGABC and Tourism BC teamed up with Malaspina to create an extensive study on the sea kayaking sector in BC. Please log into the members section to access the full report.
For older news, please click here
If you have a question about the SKGABC, please contact us!
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- For guide training resources see the Members area
- Please contact the provider of the course
directly if you wish to register
- Courses
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Guide Training Courses
Level One Guide Training Courses 2011
| DATE |
COURSE PROVIDER |
LOCATION |
| March 17-20, 2012 |
SKILS / PRIA |
Ucluelet |
| March 19-23, 2012 |
Island Escapades |
Salt Spring Island |
| March 21-25, 2012 |
Alpha Adventures |
Sechelt |
| April 5-9, 2012 |
Alpha Adventures |
Sechelt |
| April 14 - 18, 2012 |
Island Escapades |
Salt Spring Island |
| May 19 - 22, 2012 |
SKILS |
Victoria |
| May 20 - 24, 2012 |
Vancouver Island University |
Nanaimo |
| May 23-27, 2012 |
Alpha Adventures |
Sechelt |
| May 25 - 28, 2012 |
Ocean River Sports |
Victoria |
| June 6-10, 2012 |
Alpha Adventures |
Sechelt |
| June 17 - 21, 2012 |
Island Escapades |
Salt Spring Island |
| June 22 - 25, 2012 |
Ocean River Sports |
Victoria |
| July 25 - 29, 2012 |
SKILS / West Coast Expeditions |
Kyuquot Sound |
| October 5 - 8, 2012 |
SKILS / PRIA |
Ucluelet |
Assistant Overnight Guide Training Courses
2011
| DATE |
COURSE PROVIDER |
LOCATION |
| April 23 - May 1, 2012 |
Ocean River Sports |
Clayoquot Sound |
| April 28 - May 6, 2012 |
SKILS |
Ucluelet & Clayoquot Sound |
| May 7 - August 14, 2012 |
COLT |
Vancouver Island |
| May 12 - 20, 2012 |
SKILS |
Ucluelet & Clayoquot Sound |
| July 7 - 15, 2012 |
SKILS |
Ucluelet & Clayoquot Sound |
| August 23 - November 23, 2012 |
COLT |
Vancouver Island |
| September 15 - 23, 2012 |
SKILS |
Ucluelet & Clayoquot Sound |
Upgrade from Level one to Assistant Overnight Guide Certification Course
If you have completed a Level One Training course in the
past, this is a great way to upgrade your certification to
an Assistant Overnight Guide level.
| DATE |
COURSE PROVIDER |
LOCATION |
| May 21 - 25, 2012 |
Island Escapades |
Clayoquot Sound |
| May 26 - 30, 2012 |
SKILS |
Ucluelet & Clayoquot Sound |
Lead Guide Training Courses
A course designed to help prepare candidates for a Level Three Exam.
| DATE |
COURSE PROVIDER |
LOCATION |
| March 23 - 25, 2011 |
SKILS |
Clayoquot Sound |
The following companies and Colleges offer SKGABC approved guide training courses.
If you have questions about a particular course and whether or not it is approved by the SKGABC, please contact the SKGABC at info@skgabc.com.
Companies offering SKGABC approved guide training courses:
Rainforest Kayak Adventures www.rainforestkayak.com/
Island Escapades www.islandescapades.com/
COLT www.colt.bc.ca
SKILS www.skils.ca
Pacific Rim Informative Adventures (PRIA) www.priaoutback.com
Ocean River Sports www.oceanriver.com
Alpha Adventures www.outdooradventurestore.ca
Colleges offering SKGABC approved guide training courses:
Vancouver Island University http://www.viu.ca/campusrec/leadership_certification.asp Email cohen@viu.ca
College of the Rockies www.cotr.bc.ca/ecotour Email dvogel@cotr.bc.ca
North Island College www.nic.bc.ca/tourism/
Thompson Rivers University www.tru.ca/tourism/advpgms
Capilano College www.capcollege.bc.ca/programs/wilderness/
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