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.

ISA Surf Level 1 Instructor Course Online

ISA Surf Level 1 Instructor Course (online) - February 2026

Basic First Aid (EFA cpr C) Lifesaving Society West Coast NEST

Basic First Aid (EFA CPR C) - March 2026

Intermediate First Aid (SFA cpr C)  Lifesaving Society West Coast NEST

Intermediate First Aid (SFACPR C) - March 2026

ISA International Lifesaving (Full course & refresher) - March 2026

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

Bronze Medallion Lifesaving Society West Coast NEST

Lifesaving Society Bronze Medallion - April 2026

Paddle Canada Level 3 Skills - April 2026

Bronze Cross Lifesaving Society West Coast NEST

Lifesaving Society Bronze Cross - April 2026

SKGABC Level 1 (Day) Guide - April 2026

SKGABC Assistant Overnight Kayak Guide

SKGABC Assistant Overnight Kayak Guide - April 2026

Basic First Aid (EFA cpr C) Lifesaving Society West Coast NEST

Basic First Aid (EFA CPR C) - April 2026

Intermediate First Aid (SFA cpr C)  Lifesaving Society West Coast NEST

Intermediate First Aid (SFACPR C) - April 2026

ISA International Lifesaving (Full course & refresher) - April 2026

Tofino Yoga Teacher Training

200hr Yoga Teacher Training - 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

SKGABC Assistant Overnight Upgrade Kayak Guide

SKGABC Assistant Overnight Upgrade Kayak Guide - May 2026

Kayak Surfing Course SKILS

Surfing in Sea Kayaks - Mid-May 2026

Basic First Aid (EFA cpr C) Lifesaving Society West Coast NEST

Basic First Aid (EFA CPR C) - May 2026

Intermediate First Aid (SFA cpr C)  Lifesaving Society West Coast NEST

Intermediate First Aid (SFACPR C) - May 2026

ISA International Lifesaving (full course) - May 2026

ISA International Lifesaving (refresher) - 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

SKGABC Assistant Overnight Kayak Guide

SKGABC Assistant Overnight Kayak Guide - May 2026

Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Waterfront West Coast NEST

44hr National Lifeguard Waterfront Course - 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

Basic First Aid (EFA cpr C) Lifesaving Society West Coast NEST

Basic First Aid (EFA CPR C) - June 2026

Intermediate First Aid (SFA cpr C)  Lifesaving Society West Coast NEST

Intermediate First Aid (SFACPR C) - June 2026

ISA International Lifesaving (refresher) - June 2026

Kayak Surfing Course SKILS

Surfing in Sea Kayaks - June 2026

ISA International Lifesaving (full course) - 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

Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Surf West Coast NEST

National Lifeguard Surf Course - July 2026

Saltwater Kayak Fishing Level 2 - August 2026

Bronze Medallion Lifesaving Society West Coast NEST

Lifesaving Society Bronze Medallion - August 2026

Instructional Tour - August 2026

Lifesaving Society Bronze Star West Coast NEST

Lifesaving Society Bronze Star - August 2026

Bronze Cross Lifesaving Society West Coast NEST

Lifesaving Society Bronze Cross - August 2026

Lifesaving Society Bronze Star West Coast NEST

Lifesaving Society Bronze Star - End of 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

Tofino Yoga Yoga Nidra & Meditation 100hr West Coast NEST

Yoga Nidra & Meditation 100hr - October 2026

Tofino Yoga Teacher Training

200hr Yoga Teacher Training - November 2026

West Coast Fibre Art Retreat 2026 West Coast NEST

West Coast Fibre Art Retreat | Save the Date

Bear Safety When Recreating - ongoing

Cedar Weaving Workshop: Custom Group Programs - ongoing

Clayoquot Wild Wildlife and Custom Tours - ongoing

Customized Programs: West Coast NEST - ongoing

Grow Local West Coast - Ongoing

MERS Whale-safe Boating Course - Ongoing

Navigation for Paddlers and Boaters - Ongoing

Nomad Adventures Custom Tours Owen Perry

Nomad Adventure Guides Custom Trips - 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