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Interpretive Guides Association

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The Interpretive Guides Association is a not-for-profit professional body representing interpretive guides, outdoor leaders, and educators who connect people to Canada’s natural and cultural areas. We believe that meaningful, enjoyable, and memorable experiences can be fostered through interpretation and safe guiding practices. Interpretation is an incredible communication tool that helps weave the natural heritage and history of the places we are taking our guests into engaging stories and meaningful experiences to help people feel a personal connection to the landscapes and history they are immersed in. Like any professionals, interpreters, guides and educators need professional representation, certification, and ongoing opportunities for learning and discovery. The Interpretive Guides Association provides services that support guides and ensure visitors that go out with them have enjoyable, safe, and memorable experiences.

Themes
  • Geography
  • Habitats and Ecosystems
  • History
  • National Organization
  • Nature Based Education
  • Outdoor Education
  • Outdoor Learning
  • Professional Development
Offerings
  • In-Person Programs/Field Trips
  • Professional Development/Learning
  • Virtual Programs for Learners

Mission

The Interpretive Guides Association is a not-for-profit professional body representing interpretive guides, outdoor leaders, and educators who connect people to Canada’s natural and cultural areas. We believe that meaningful, enjoyable, and memorable experiences can be fostered through interpretation and safe guiding practices. Interpretation is an incredible communication tool that helps weave the natural heritage and history of the places we are taking our guests into engaging stories and meaningful experiences to help people feel a personal connection to the landscapes and history they are immersed in. Like any professionals, interpreters, guides and educators need professional representation, certification, and ongoing opportunities for learning and discovery. The Interpretive Guides Association provides services that support guides and ensure visitors that go out with them have enjoyable, safe, and memorable experiences.

Key Resources

We offer courses and certifications in interpretation and on trail guiding safety and you can find out more about those courses here: https://interpretiveguides.org/courses-2-2/. These courses are taught in November, Feb, April, May and June. We can also set up private courses for groups of 8 or more.
We offer engaging virtual workshops throughout the year - check them all out and sign up here : https://interpretiveguides.org/field-trips-events/ ! We sell our course manuals as well as other fun items here: https://interpretiveguides.org/swag-handbooks-interpretive-tools/

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