Adventure Tourism Business Operations
Take Your Education to New Heights!
The name says it all. Get out of the classroom for some real, hands-on experience in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. This program is big on adventure but also focuses on those business skills you need to work in the tourism industry or to start your own tourism business, including entrepreneurship, marketing, sustainability and business training.
Since 1995, we have been training professionals in Adventure Tourism. Our graduates can be found working across Canada and around the world, leading the way in the Adventure Tourism industry.
Opt for the one-year certificate or add on another 10 months to earn the diploma. Both options provide credits toward a tourism degree and include classroom sturdy, lab work, field trip experiences and a six-week practicum. No matter which option you choose, be ready for some serious fun.
Why Choose ATBO?
- Spend up to two years immersed in Adventure Tourism curriculum in Golden, BC – a stunning location surrounded by five national parks!
- Earn valuable outdoor industry certifications while working toward a college certificate or diploma.
- Connect with local Adventure Tourism professionals who live and work in beautiful Golden and the surrounding area — both through coursework and recreational activities.
- Participate in field courses across diverse locations in British Columbia and Alberta – from Vancouver Island to the Canadian Rockies.
- Take your learning beyond the classroom — up to 40% of course time is dedicated to field courses, trips, and hands-on, experiential learning.
- Learn from seasoned Adventure Tourism professionals with real-world experience.
- Earn college credits that can be transferred to a variety of university programs.
- Launch your career with a required six-week work placement in the Adventure Tourism industry.
- Refine your skiing or snowboarding skills with a season pass to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort included in the program!
Celebrating our Alumni
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Wesley Gibson
Unleashing His Wild Side
James Major
The Career of his Dreams
Kevin Ucci
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