Partners
City of Calgary Parks
The City of Calgary provides more than 8,000 hectares of parkland and natural areas, as well as 905 km of pathways for you to enjoy. Bowness Park boat rentals, mini-train rides and skate rentals are managed by the University of Calgary Outdoor Centre.
Muller Windsports
Kites, hang gliding paragliding products and instructional programs for a variety of levels of expertise. Novice programs are coordinated through the University of Calgary Outdoor Centre.
Outdoor Council of Canada
Founded to encourage, promote, and facilitate safety-oriented outdoor education and recreation programs, along with leadership opportunities, which are accessible to every Canadian. Leadership and Navigation programs through the University of Calgary Outdoor Centre.
Rocky Mountain Adventure Medicine
Medical training services and programs for those who work and play in remote environments. RMAM programs are coordinated through the University of Calgary Outdoor Centre.
Certification Organizations
Our instructors and guides have training and certifications from the following governing organizations.
Association of Canadian Mountain Guides
The ACMG is the professional association of trained and certified Mountain Guides, Hiking Guides and Climbing Instructors dedicated to protecting public safety and enjoyment in climbing, skiing and hiking adventures.
Canadian Avalanche Association
The Canadian Avalanche Association is a non-profit organization that supports avalanche practitioners in Canada by providing professional training and development to instructors and professionals in the recreational and mechanized industries.
The Canadian Association of Nordic Ski Instructors
The Canadian Association of Nordic Ski Instructors (CANSI) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the provision of high quality instruction and certification in cross country and telemark skiing.
Canoe Kayak Canada
Canoe Kayak Canada is the national body for competitive paddling in Canada, and administers programs from beginner instruction through high-performance competition. Kayaking instructors certified through the CKC/NCCP joint program are trained in instruction and coaching on many levels of whitewater.
Climbing Wall Association
The Climbing Wall Association is an indoor climbing trade association whose goal is to increase professionalism and quality of service, and reduce risk. Multiple levels of certification are offered for instructors, wall operators, and ropeworkers.
Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association of Canada
The HPAC/ACVL is a Canadian non-profit corporation created to represent and support the sports of hang gliding and paragliding in Canada. It is a member of the Aero Club of Canada and affiliated to the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) and the Commission Internationale de Vol Libre(CIVL).
International Federation of Mountain Guides
The IFMGA is the international umbrella for mountain guide associations from more than 20 countries in Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Oceania. Each national association represents all of that country’s mountain guides who are qualified according to IFMGA guidelines.
Interpretive Guides Association
The Interpretive Guides Association (formally Mountain Parks Heritage Interpretation Association) is a professional body representing interpretive guides who connect people to Canada’s mountain parks.
National Coaching Certification Program
The Coaching Association of Canada's NCCP program provides standardized, inclusive, and safe sport education to coaches in Canadian sport. Through general modules and sport-specific partnerships, certified coaches are trained to effectively in lead their area of expertise.
Outdoor Council of Canada
Founded to encourage, promote, and facilitate safety-oriented outdoor education and recreation programs, along with leadership opportunities, which are accessible to every Canadian. Leadership and Navigation programs through the University of Calgary Outdoor Centre.
Paddle Canada
Paddle Canada sets national standards for instruction and certification for recreational paddling: canoe, kayak and stand up paddleboard. Paddle Canada certifications are nationally accredited and internationally recognized.
Professional Mountain Bike Instructor Association
The Professional Mountain Bike Instructors Association trains and certifies mountain bike instructors and guides to effectively teach and lead in cross-country and downhill environments through safe, effective, consistent, and fun programs.
Rocky Mountain Adventure Medicine
Medical training services and programs for those who work and play in remote environments. RMAM programs ensure that risks are mitigated, that participants are prepared for emergencies and that there is a plan in place to manage any incidents that arise.