Marine Adventure Guides Training

MARINE ADVENTURE GUIDES TRAINING  Vancouver Island / Mid, Central and North Coast BC

This training program takes place over a 17 - 20 day period with weeks off.  Once all five or seven courses are complete, the full Marine Adventure Guides Certification will be awarded.  The following certifications are awarded during this time frame.

White Water Rafting Guide Training (Class 2 Rivers) or Sea Kayak Day Guide Training

Big Canoe Guide

Swift Water Rescue Training

Marine First First Aid

Overnight Expedition Essentials Course

(training option add on's)

Marine Restricted Radio Operator License (ROC -M)

SDV-BS MED Course (small domestic vessel - basic safety)

If you enjoy working in the outdoors the Adventure Guide Training program will provide a wide range of experience and qualifications.  Some of the employers that are looking for candidates with the credentials from the Adventure Guides Training program include:

BC Parks

BC Ferries

Canadian Coast Guard

Department of Fisheries and Oceans

First Nations Fisheries Departments

Private Guiding Companies

Wildlife Research Companies

BC Hydro

Fisheries Companies

Parks Canada

Marine Companies

Tug / Water Taxi's

Tour Operators

Fishing Vessels

All training is NFPA 1006 / 1670 compliant.  Our training adheres to both the BC Commercial River Rafting Registrar's 2002 Guide and Transport Canada's Special Purpose Vessels Regulations SOR / 2008 - 121.

Solstice Recreation Group is a member of the NFPA which governs Swift Water Rescue Training.  We are Fire Officer / Fire Service Instructor certified with IFSAC Seals.  We are also a member of the BC River Outfitters Association.