Student Photo Contest!
When designing our new website we decided that we wanted photos to play a large part in the re-design! We want future students to know exactly what to expect here at WAC, and there is no better way ...
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Adventure Galleries
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Navigation
The Navigation and Orienteering course, taught by Phil Foster, puts students to the test as they navigate themselves through a scavenger hunt at Thetis Lake!...
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Denman Island Retreat
Every year the introductory retreat takes place at this beautiful cabin on Denman Island! Denman Island is one of the Northern Gulf Islands and part of the Comox Valley Regional District of British...
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Strathcona Park
Every year the students take an introductory hike to the alpine area in Strathcona Park in late September to demonstrate the operation of a hiking trip with clients....
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First Aid
These photos were taken during the Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid, Marine First Aid and Emergency Responder training course. This course, taught by Bryan Crockford, is a very comprehensiv...
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Shelter Building
Shelter building is a fundamental skill for a guide anywhere in the world. Scot Taylor, the Business Director at WAC, specializes in building emergency shelters!...
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MED A2
Marine Emergency Duties is the course required by Transport Canada for any commercial vessel crew. This is a great example of the experiential learning that takes place at WAC!...
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Sailing Trip
These photos were taken on the students Sailing trip (4 days – 3 nights) on a 38′ Cruising Sailboat! There are thousands of jobs worldwide on vessels of every size....
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Kayaking Trip
We love a day out on the ocean! These photos were taken during our Sea Kayaking trip which is a 4 day 3 night trip!Many of our grads are now actively involved in the sea kayaking industry!...
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Students-Goofing Around!
This is why we do it…. Our awesome students! The course is hard work, but we always make time to have some fun!...
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