Adventure Risk Management
A huge part of our risk management training includes critical incident debriefing. Reflection is one of the fundamental tools we use in order for experiential learning…
Adventure Articles
Life After Graduation
West Coast Adventure College offers an amazing year long program uniquely preparing students for jobs in the adventure tourism industry. Over the past 15 years, We…
Living in Metchosin
Metchosin is a serene community located in the Westshore, 20 minutes from Westcoast Adventure College in Sooke. Metchosin is a community with winding rural roads, cultivated…
Living in Langford
Langford is the urban core of the Westshore, located 25 minutes from West Coast Adventure College in Sooke. Langford is a bustling community with endless amenities,…
Living in Victoria
Welcome to Victoria British Columbia, situated on the southern tip of Vancouver Island it is 40 minutes from West Coast Adventure College in Sooke. Enjoy the…
Living in Sooke
If you didn't already know, West Coast Adventure College is located in pristine Sooke British Columbia, on the southern end of Vancouver Island. If you’ve never…
Join The WAC Family!
Have you applied for the 2021/22 program yet? If not, what are you waiting for! The spots are filling up quickly so we encourage all students…
Student Sailing & Kayaking Excursions!
Each year we finish our final term with sailing and kayaking through the Gulf Islands. It is an opportunity to solidify all of the learning and…
Ecotourism A Sustainable Model
Ecotourism appeals to ecologically and socially conscious individuals. Also known as ecological tourism, it involves travel to pristine and protected areas, where flora, fauna and cultural…
Navigation
Whether you are on land or on the water, knowing where you are, where you want to go, and how to get there is an important…
First Aid
Wilderness first aid is one of the most important certifications for wilderness guides. It is also the one we never want to have to use. However,…
Shelter Building
Shelter building is a fundamental skill for a guide anywhere in the world. Tarps are light and versatile, making it a perfect fit for one of…