Tour Guide and Interpretation
Course overview
Tour guides are critical to British Columbia’s tourism sector, acting as the bridge between visitors and the local experiences, heritage, and culture. This course aims to provide learners with the skills to excel as professional tour guides, mastering the art of storytelling and the science of destination marketing.
Program Duration
20 hours / 4 weeks
Admission Requirements
High School or Equivalent
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
Define the role of tour guides and their impact.
Understand BC’s tourism attractions and strategy.
Develop essential communication and interpersonal skills
Create tour itineraries tailored to audience needs.
Understand group management and logistical planning
Master thematic storytelling and interpretation.
Apply interpretation to engage visitors
Understand destination marketing fundamentals.
Learn how guides promote destinations effectively
Embrace ethical and sustainable guiding practices.
Ensure visitor safety and effective group management
Practice and refine tour guiding techniques.
Execute a mock tour presentation
Upon completion of this program, students will be equipped to work as:
• Tour Guide
Delivery Method
In Class
Distance education
Fees
Domestic Students:
• Tuition Fee: $625
• Application Fee: $150
• Administrative Fee: $25
Total Fee – $800
International Students:
• Tuition Fee: $825
• Application Fee: $250
• Administrative Fee: $25
Total Fee – $1,100
This program does not require approval by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post Secondary Education and Future Skills. As such, the registrar did not review this program.
