Education in Trails
Trail Education Opportunities
If you’re interested in a career in the trail sector, there are many pathways available to develop the knowledge and experience you’ll need. You may choose specialized training and certifications, events and conferences, or post-secondary diplomas and degrees.
Below is a list of programs within Canada to help you develop your skills. If you are aware of a program that is not listed below, please let us know by emailing inclusion@tctrail.ca.
General Trail Education
Trail Building Courses
College and University Outdoor Training Programs
There are many diploma and degree opportunities that can lead to one of the many sectors that is connected to trails. Colleges and universities across Canada offer programs that focus on outdoor recreation, tourism, environmental studies and physical activity.
Ontario
- Algonquin College – Outdoor Adventure
- Fanshawe – Adventure Expeditions and Interpretive Leadership
- Fleming College – Trails Certificate
- Lakehead University – Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism
- Laurentian University – Outdoor Adventure Leadership
Quebec
- Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles – Techniques du tourisme d’aventure
- Mérici collège – Tourisme d’aventure et écotourisme
- Université du Québec à Chicoutimi – Baccalauréat en intervention plein air
Yukon
Interested in coordinating trail stewardship training for your community?
Get in touch with us at inclusion@tctrail.ca.