LEADING EDGE education for the adventure profession – certification-based skills courses, case-based classroom learning, integrated technology.

PROFESSORS AND INSTRUCTORS are leaders in their field and recognized across North America. Your instruction team represents national team athletes, international expedition leaders, the highest level instructor trainers, and industry experts.

PARTNERSHIPS with Canada’s leading adventure and learning institutions.

LOCATION in the beautiful Ottawa Valley – endless recreational and naturalist opportunities.

GLOBAL opportunties for travel as part of the program. The program offers 4 major expeditions including sea kayaking in the Atlantic Ocean, whitewater rafting in the North Eastern United States and a final expedition that has taken our students to Costa Rica, Italy, Mexico, the Canadian Rockies, the Florida Everglades and many more wonderful adventure destinations. This photo features Outdoor Adventure graduate and global adventurer, Dan Caldwell, who spent 3 months travelling and paddling throughout New Zealand.  When he is not instructing kayaking to Algonquin College outdoor students, Dan is planning future kayak adventures to Mexico, New Zealand, Thailand, Nepal, Austria and Norway.  (Photo credit:  Sam Ewing)

VALUE for the dollar – education, skill courses, gear, expeditions, transportation, certification exams – all included in tuition!

UNIQUE learning experience. You won't find another outdoor adventure program that offers so much including the opportunity to earn as many as 20 industry recognized certifications, more than 240 hours of practical skills training each semester, and great expeditions!

HIGHER EDUCATION with an opportunity to also earn a university degree through an articulation agreement with Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, B.C.  TRU recognizes that our students receive fantastic practical skills training and excellent classroom theory. Our Outdoor Adventure and Outdoor Adventure Naturalist graduates receive advanced standing in the Bachelor of Tourism Management degree program. 

FUN! The most exhilarating college programs on earth!