Adventure Expeditions and Interpretive Leadership at Fanshawe College

What could be better than a career sharing with others the wonder and beauty of nature? To travel with your skills to the ends of the earth and back. To bring joy and happiness to those wanting to learn more about the world they inhabit.

The Adventure Expeditions and Interpretive Leadership program will prepare you to share your love of nature and adventure full-time with careers in in a wide variety of industries. You'll manage authentic learning experiences that respect local ecological principles in their natural surroundings.

To prepare you for the dynamic and complex eco-tourism industry, you'll study marketing, and business strategies, along with ecological and science-based courses in flora and fauna, geology, adventure guiding, environmental interpretation and education, management of national and heritage of natural areas, and wilderness first aid. You'll graduate with a holistic view of the natural world, with knowledge of the conservation, tourism, and business sides of the eco-tourism industry.

When finished the program, you'll have the skills to develop and manage resorts, trails, and interpretive projects. You'll be able to design, deliver, and evaluate programs that will affect people deeply, and serve your passions for the earth in all of its wonder and beauty.

Program highlights:

• Our graduates will now have the opportunity to receive 16 certifications upon graduation, ensuring they have the skills to be successful in a variety of relevant disciplines;

• We have added a new course called "The Ethical Engagement of Wildlife Photography," which teaches the intricate skills of both wildlife biology and wildlife photography;
• Our Expedition 3 provides students with an opportunity to use their program skills to complete a multi-day canoe trip, enabling students to work collaboratively and gain essential canoe-tripping experience.

The 3 pillars of the program

This program has been built on three key principles: Adventure Expedition, Interpretive Naturalist, and Business Entrepreneurship. Successful graduates will have the opportunity to learn and grow in each of these areas.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program will have the ability to develop, operate and manage attractions, resorts, activities, trails, and interpretive projects. Graduates will be able to design, deliver, and evaluate meaningful interpretive programs for a variety of audiences. They will be prepared to begin their careers as leaders within the eco-tourism industry.