FAQs

2025 Outdoor Learning Leadership Conference

FAQs

Who is this conference for?

Answer: The Outdoor Learning Leadership Conference is designed for and led by school system administrators and leaders. The conference is best suited for: Principals, Vice-Principals, Curriculum Coordinators, District Leaders, Superintendents/Assistant Superintendents, Directors, School Board Trustees, and Ministers of Education.

What is the cost for 2025 registration?

Answer: Early Bird Registration is offered at $575 until June 1st, 2025, at which point our Regular Registration Rate of $615 will come into effect. Limited subsidies available – contact leadershipconference@takemeoutside.ca to inquire.

When will registration open?

Answer:

Registration for the 2025 Conference will open at 7am PT on April 15th 2025. For updates and 2025 conference information, sign up to for our mailing list. No account is needed for registration, and you simply need to visit our registration page after April 15th to fill out the simple form and pay upon completion.

Where is the conference and how do I get there?

Answer: The conference is at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity in Banff National Park, Alberta.

The closest airport to the Banff Conference Centre is Calgary – approximately 1hr 40 minute drive between the two.

Conference delegates receive a 15% discount with the code OLConf25 on the Banff Airporter’s daily shuttle service between the Calgary Airport and the Banff Centre (Discount off of regular price $82.90 (one way) or $165.80 (return) for adults).

Please visit our Accommodation & Travel web page for more information.

Where can I stay?

Answer:

The best value and accessibility is to stay on site at the Banff Centre. You can reserve your room here with a discounted rate offered to conference delegates. Rooms available:

  • Lloyd Hall (1 bed)
  • Professional Development Centre (1 bed)
  • Professional Development Centre (2 bed)

Please visit our Accommodation & Travel web page for more information.

What meals are included with the conference?

Answer:

Meals included with conference ticket:

  • Dinner Thursday
  • Breakfast and Lunch Friday (Do your own dinner in Banff, Friday night)
  • Breakfast Saturday
The Banff Centre has three main options to eat, which can be explored here. Additionally, Banff’s official visitor directory has a great interactive guide to dining in town with lots more info.

Do I need a car to get around Banff?

Answer:

No, Banff has a great public transport bus system and you can walk between the Banff Centre and downtown Banff in 15-25 minutes.

When will I be able to see and register for workshops?

Answer:

Workshops will be listed in summer 2025, and you will be invited by email to register for the workshop choices you prefer at that point, as long as you are registered for the conference.

Is there a program/schedule available?

Answer:

You can check out our Program page for a high-level overview of what to expect each day of the 2025 Outdoor Learning Leadership Conference. We are currently working on a more detailed schedule.

Do you offer child care to conference delegates?

Answer: We aren’t officially facilitating any child care services during the 2025 conference; however, we fully endorse the Banff-based operator Child Care Connection, who you may coordinate with directly if needed.

I have a question I can’t find the answer to on the website!

Answer: If you have any questions, please email us at leadershipconference@takemeoutside.ca – we’ll be able to help you!