Course

2026 Course dates!  For additional guide training resources please see the Members area.

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, or if you are intersted in becomeing a course provider please contact the SKGABC at info@skgabc.com.

Companies offering SKGABC approved guide training courses:

• At the Water's Edge https://atthewatersedge.ca/
• Best Coast Outfitters https://www.bestcoastoutfitters.com
• Coastal Current Adventures (formerly Island Escapades): https://coastalcurrentadventures.com/
• Canadian Outdoor Leadership Training: https://coltoutdoorleadership.com/
  
• Gabriola Sea Kayaking: http://kayaktoursbc.com
• Outdoor Centre Camp Thunderbird: https://vancouverislandy.com/program-services/outdoor-education-overview/
• SKILS: www.skils.ca

Colleges offering SKGABC approved guide training courses:

• Capilano University: www.capcollege.bc.ca/outdoor/
• College of the Rockies: www.cotr.bc.ca/ATBO/
• North Island College: Tourism & Hospitality Management Diploma-Adventure Guiding Option
• Pearson College UWC: https://www.pearsoncollege.ca/
• Thompson Rivers University: www.tru.ca/act/adventure.html
• Vancouver Island University: https://www.viu.ca/programs/tourism-recreation-hospitality