Course & Event Calendar

Interpretive Specialist course held over Zoom, September 25-26, 2025. Join from any location. 9:00 am to 6:30 pm Mountain Time both days; exam at the end of Day 2.

The Group Management Bridge course takes place in a classroom on the afternoon of November 3, followed by a full day of hiking on November 5 (in the Canmore/Banff area). To register, ensure you have an active IGA membership and are certified with at least an apprentice 3-season hiking guide course. Please note that a Waiver is required to participate in this Course. Please read it carefully before registering.

The Apprentice Interpreter course takes place Nov 11-12 in Canmore, AB. The course begins at 9:00 am and ends at 5:30 pm both days, with an online exam from 5:30-6:30 pm on the 2nd day. To register ($380 + GST), ensure you have an IGA membership purchased and that you're signed in to your account.

The 4-Season Group Management course takes place November 13-15 (Day 1 in the classroom in Canmore, Days 2 & 3 in the field between Canmore and Lake Louise). To register, ensure you have an IGA membership purchased, that you're signed in to your account, and have completed or are registered for the Apprentice Interpreter course or higher. Please note a Waiver is required to participate in this Course. Please read it carefully before registering and sign during the course.

Interpretive Specialist course held over Zoom, November 16 & 18, 2026. Can be taken as part of the PICP or on its own. Join from any location. 9:00 am to 6:30 pm Mountain Time both days; exam at the end of Day 2.

The Group Management Bridge course takes place in a classroom on the afternoon of November 21, followed by a full day of hiking on November 22 (in the Canmore/Banff area). To register, ensure you have an active IGA membership and are certified with at least an apprentice 3-season hiking guide course. Please note that a Waiver is required to participate in this Course. Please read it carefully before registering.

The Group Management Bridge course takes place in a classroom on the afternoon of December 11, followed by a full day of hiking on December 12 (in the Canmore/Banff area). To register, ensure you have an active IGA membership and are certified with at least an apprentice 3-season hiking guide course. Please note that a Waiver is required to participate in this Course. Please read it carefully before registering.