Personal Development

Go deeper in your voyage of self-discovery and have a life-changing adventure on the wild, rugged west coast of British Columbia. There’s an unforgettable aha! moment for you here, right around the next corner. New courses and programs are being added weekly. Check back for new info! For individual or group custom learning experiences, please contact our Education Coordinator.

Tofino Yoga 200hr Yoga Teacher Training West Coast NEST

200hr Yoga Teacher Training - November 2025

West Coast Fibre Art Retreat - November 2025

Basic First Aid (OFA 1) Including CPR C - November 2025

Intermediate First Aid (STANDARD FIRST AID + CPR C) - November 2025

SKGABC Level 1 (Day) Guide - March 2026

SKILS Sea Kayak Course Level 3

SKGABC Level 3 Guide Workshop - March 2026

Paddle Canada Level 1 Instructor - April 2026

Paddle Canada Level 3 Skills - April 2026

SKGABC Level 1 (Day) Guide - April 2026

Paddle Canada Level 1 Instructor - End of April 2026

Assistant Overnight Kayak Guide SKGABC

SKGABC Assistant Overnight Guide - April 2026

Paddle Canada Level 2 Instructor Course SKILS in Clayoquot Sound West Coast NEST

Paddle Canada Level 2 Instructor - April 2026

Paddle Canada Level 1 Skills - May 2026

Kayak Surfing Course SKILS

Surfing in Sea Kayaks - May 2026

Assistant Overnight Kayak Guide SKGABC

SKGABC Assistant Overnight Guide - May 2026

Kayak Surfing Course SKILS

Surfing in Sea Kayaks - Mid-May 2026

SKGABC Level 1 (Day) Guide - May 2026

Assistant Overnight Kayak Guide SKGABC

SKGABC Assistant Overnight Guide - End of May 2026

Paddle Canada Level 3 Skills - May 2026

SKGABC Assistant Overnight Guide Upgrade - May 2026

Paddle Canada Level 1 Skills - En of May 2026

Kayak Surfing Course SKILS

Surfing in Sea Kayaks - End of May 2026

Advanced Kayak Surfing SKILS

Advanced Surfing in Sea Kayaks - May 2026

Paddle Canada Level 1 Skills - June 2026

Kayak Surfing Course SKILS

Surfing in Sea Kayaks - June 2026

Paddle Canada Level 1 Skills - End of June 2026

Assistant Overnight Kayak Guide SKGABC

SKGABC Assistant Overnight Guide - June 2026

Harvesting from the Wild SKILS workshop in Clayoquot Sound

Harvesting from the Wild - July 2026

Saltwater Kayak Fishing Level 2 - August 2026

Instructional Tour - August 2026

Saltwater Kayak Fishing Level 2 - End of August 2026

Assistant Overnight Kayak Guide SKGABC

SKGABC Assistant Overnight Guide - September 2026

Kayak Surfing Course SKILS

Surfing in Sea Kayaks - September 2026

Paddle Canada Level 3 Skills - September 2026

Harvesting from the Wild SKILS workshop in Clayoquot Sound

Harvesting from the Wild - September 2026

Kayak Surfing Course SKILS

Surfing in Sea Kayaks - Mid-September 2026

Paddle Canada Level 3 Skills - End of September 2026

SKGABC Assistant Overnight Guide Upgrade - September 2026

Kayak Surfing Course SKILS

Surfing in Sea Kayaks - End of September 2026

SKGABC Level 1 (Day) Guide - October 2026

Bear Safety When Recreating - ongoing

Cedar Weaving Workshop: Custom Group Programs - ongoing

Clayoquot Wild Wildlife and Custom Tours - ongoing

Customized Group Programs: Cedar Coast Field Station - ongoing

Customized Programs: West Coast NEST - ongoing

Grow Local West Coast - Ongoing

MERS Whale-safe Boating Course - Ongoing

Navigation for Paddlers and Boaters - Ongoing

Image of youth learning about a whale bone on a rainbow towel. Photo Credit: Melissa Renwick

Ocean Literacy Program - Ongoing

Sea State for Paddlers and Boaters - Ongoing

Weather for Paddlers and Boaters - Ongoing

Wildlife Awareness & Safety - Level 1 Certificate - ongoing

Customized Group Programs: Tofino Clayoquot Heritage Museum - ongoing

Customized Group Programs: Ucluelet Aquarium - ongoing

Photography Lessons with Professional Wildlife Photographer - ongoing