News
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*NEW* 2010 Fall Exam Dates:
Level Two and Three exam dates posted More...
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*NEW* 2010 Fall Exchanges:
Porteau Cove / Deep Cove Canoe & Kayak More...
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*NEW* 2010 Annual General Meeting:
November 3rd, 2010, Nanaimo, BC More...
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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!
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2009 AGM:
10:30am, Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo BC, Nov 4th, 2009. Click Here for more details
AGM Minutes and Reports Posted in the Members Section.
- 2009 Fall Exchange - Gabriola Island, BC
The fall exchange was held Sept 25-27, 2009 on Gabriola Island, BC. The exchange was hosted by Gabriola Sea Kayaking, Baja Kayak Adventures, Wildheart Adventures, and Jim's Kayaking.Photo's now posted
- Technical Guides Manual
The SKGABC has produced a manual for guides of every level. For more information Click Here
- 2009 Fall Exam Dates
Fall 2009 Level 2 and 3 exam dates are now posted. Please click here for dates and locations
- 2009 Spring Exchange - Quadra Island, BC
The spring exchange was held May 1st to 3rd, 2009 in Quadra Island, BC. The exchange was hosted by Discovery Island Lodge and Spirit of the West. Photo's and More Info
- 2008 Fall Exchange - Ucluelet, BC
The fall exchange will be held October 3-5th, 2008 in Ucluelet, BC. The exchange will be hosted by Majestic Ocean Kayaking and Rainforest Kayak Adventures. More info
- 2008 AGM: 10:30am in Nanaimo, October 19, 2008 - Click here for more details
- Class 4 Waters Endorsement
The SKGABC has recently created a new endorsement that allows guides to work in class 4 waters. More info
- 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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- Courses
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Guide Training Courses
Assistant Overnight Guide Training Courses
2010
Level One Guide Training Courses 2010
| DATE |
COURSE PROVIDER |
LOCATION |
| March 6-9, 2010 |
SKILS/PRIA |
Ucluelet |
| March 26-30, 2010 |
Island Escapades |
Saltspring Is. |
| May 7-11, 2010 |
Island Escapades |
Saltspring Is. |
| May 13-16, 2010 |
SKILS |
Victoria |
| May 13-16, 2010 |
SKILS |
Vancouver |
| May 21-24, 2010 |
Ocean River Sports |
Victoria |
| May 25-28, 2010 |
Vancouver Island University |
Nanaimo |
| May 28-31, 2010 |
Rainforest Kayak Adventures |
Clayoquot Sound |
| June 21-25, 2010 |
Island Escapades |
Saltspring Is. |
| June 28 - July 2, 2010 |
SKILS |
Kyuquot Sound |
| October 8-11, 2010 |
SKILS/PRIA |
Ucluelet |
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 |
| June 16-20, 2010 |
SKILS |
Clayoquot Sound |
Lead Guide Training Courses
| DATE |
COURSE PROVIDER |
LOCATION |
April 30 - May 2, 2010 |
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
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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