Field Trips & Events

Join us for our 2026 Annual General Meeting followed by our Keynote Speaker This meeting provides the perfect opportunity for you to learn about what has been happening with the IGA over the past year, what is new and exciting, the growth within the organization, and what is on the horizon for our next chapter.  Free for members of the Interpretive Guides Association.

As interpreters, we often need to speak about challenging or divisive hot topics. In this online workshop lead by Gareth Thomson, we will explore best practices for interpreters, approaching issues in positive and constructive ways, as well as strategies and tactics when speaking about climate change. If you're taking this as a PI elective, please register using your coupon code.

Are you ready to up your storytelling game? Join this online session to learn how to engage, inspire, and leave a lasting impression. If you're taking this as a PI elective, please register using your coupon code.

Today more than ever, in the face of a changing climate and a political divide, knowing how to handle sensitive topics and polarizing questions can vastly improve your experience as a guide, and the experience of your guests. If you're taking this as a PI elective, please register using your coupon code.

All IGA members are welcomed to register and attend this lecture. For Professional Interpreter candidates, this lecture covers the geology AND ecology section of the Professional Interpreter Certification Program. To register, ensure you have an IGA membership purchased, your PI program coupon code ready (if applicable), and that you're signed in to your account.

Join Master Interpreter Peter Duck on this field trip to explore Banff's local geology and ecology. Priority will be given to Professional Interpreter students, however, all IGA members are welcome to join. If you are taking this as a PI elective, please use your coupon code to register. Please note a Waiver is required to participate in this trip - read it carefully before registering.

Ever stumbled across a skull, pile of bones, or mysterious feathers and wondered what happened? This engaging session introduces practical techniques for identifying common wildlife remains and interpreting the clues they leave behind. Participants will explore bones, skulls, teeth, fur, and feathers while learning how to uncover stories about an animal’s life, death, and role in the ecosystem. Leave with useful field skills and engaging stories to bring to your guided walks and outdoor programs.