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How to Become a Tour Guide in Canada

Hikers enjoyisng a walk through the grasss fields

If you’re looking for a new career with purpose, then you should become a tour guide in Canada within the tourist industry. There are many opportunities as many have done before you starting their own businesses, so if you are a good narrator, excellent at scheduling times and have a great attitude toward life and nature this is could be the lifestyle for you. Another great attribute is to have a great sense of humor for those who have a good sense of humor not only see the value in making others laugh, but they prioritize laughter themselves.

A tour guide is the one responsible for logistics, confirmations, planning, damage control, and group dynamics. They also give commentary on history and culture. A tour guide gives specific narration in a place, often joining the tour group for just a couple of hours. If you want to dip into this world, local guiding is great, and perfect if you want to go home each night but there is also long-term contract work available on cruises, from big ships to smaller cruises.

If you really want to be a professional in this career it is suggested you visit Tourism Industry Association.
Tourism Industry of Prince Edward Island
CERTIFICATIONS
Additional certifications are provided to participants of the Tour Guide Training Program, at no extra cost, to assist in their learning, including:

PEI BEST Service Excellence
CPR/First Aid
Please note that in order to be eligible for this Training Program, you must be either a Canadian Citizen or hold Permanent Residency status, and be either unemployed or under-employed (work less than 20hrs per week). Only those who are selected for interviews will be contacted.

For more information on the Tour Guide Training Program, please contact Alex MacKenzie, Industry HR Manager, at 902-566-5008 or email amackenzie@tiapei.pe.ca