• Field Leader Hiking Course

    Vancouver Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    Outdoor Council of Canada’s 2 Day Field Leader Hiking Course provides the foundations for learning judgment and decision making and enabling the leadership of safe and enjoyable experiences outside. Taking OCC courses will give you the ability to: Bring a group to an outdoor environment. Provide a meaningful experience for your group, whether the purpose is educational, […]
  • Field Leader Hiking

    Nordegg AB 1002 Stuart Street, Nordegg, AB, Canada
    Field Leader Hiking in Nordegg, AB.  
  • Field Leader Hiking Course

    Forest Heights Community School 847 Hwy 12, Chester Basin, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Outdoor Council of Canada’s 2 Day Field Leader Hiking Course provides the foundations for learning judgment and decision making and enabling the leadership of safe and enjoyable experiences outside. Taking OCC courses will give you the ability to: Bring a group to an outdoor environment. Provide a meaningful experience for your group, whether the purpose is educational, […]
    $150
  • Feild Leader Course In Campbell River Area

    Purple Rope Adventure School is putting on OCC feild Leader Course Campbell River Area. Details: It is at Camp Bob, which is on Roberts Lake just north of Campbell River. Dates: Oct 24-25 Cost is :$295 For more information email info@purpleropeadventureschool.ca
    $295
  • Field Leader Overnight

    Strathgartney Provincial Park, PEI Trans-Canada Highway 17025, Bonshaw, Prince Edward Island, Canada
    Two nights camping and hiking. Starts Friday evening at 6pm, finishes at noon on Sunday. Contact the course provider, Recreation PEI, to book: gopei@recreationpei.ca Prerequisite: Outdoor Council of Canada Field Leader Course (Hiking, Paddling, or Equine).
    $325
  • OCC Instructor Course – New Brunswick

    Ducks Unlimited Fredericton 752 Union Street, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
    Individuals who have the experience required to become a Field Leader instructor understand that leadership is essential in delivering quality and safe outdoors experiences. By becoming an instructor, you will acquire the capacity to certify Field Leaders and facilitate the learning of accepted practices that are foundational for effective outdoor leadership. More information on becoming […]
    $425.00
  • Field Leader Overnight Course – Manning Park

    Manning Park, BC 7500 Crowsnest Hwy, Manning Park, British Columbia, Canada
    The Outdoor Council of Canada’s Overnight Course will help deepen your connection with a community of practitioners committed to creating and delivering quality outdoor experiences across Canada. This course will give you the opportunity to learn and enhance essential leadership and backpacking skills and deepen your considerations of safety, comfort and enjoyment for your participants. […]
    $320
  • Field Leader Hiking Course

    Greenwood Conservation Area 2280 Greenwood Road, Ajax, Ontario, Canada
    About the course: Outdoor Council of Canada’s 2 Day Field Leader Hiking Course provides the foundations for learning judgment and decision making and enabling the leadership of safe and enjoyable experiences outside. Taking OCC courses will give you the ability to: Bring a group to an outdoor environment. Provide a meaningful experience for your group, […]
    $185
  • Map & Compass Muskoka

    Gravenhurst Scout Hall 425 John St. S, Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
    Learn how to reliably use map and compass as navigation tools for your outdoor adventures! No battery back-ups or charging needed! These two Outdoor Council of Canada Get Outside technical skills courses are combined into one fun weekend of learning and activities. This course is open to everyone and there are no prerequisites required. Location […]
    $185.00
  • Field Leader Course (Hiking)

    Powell River Board of Education 4351 Ontario Ave, Powell River, British Columbia, Canada
    This 2-day certification course provides the training required to lead others on 1-day outdoor adventures in low-risk terrain. Designed for entry-level leaders, this systematic approach to planning and managing a hiking activity will also be useful for more experienced leaders.
  • Field Leader Winter

    Olds Alberta Olds Cadet Hall, Olds, Alberta, Canada
    Do you have a passion for leading groups outdoors? Do you enjoy managing land based day trips? Become an OCC Certified Field Leader to share your passion and connect people to the outdoors! A one-day course on effective group management techniques for cold environments. The course will be delivered by an OCC certified instructor Register […]
    $185
  • Field Leader Hiking Course (2-Day)

    Outdoor Council of Canada’s 2 Day Field Leader Hiking Course provides the foundations for learning judgment and decision making and enabling the leadership of safe and enjoyable experiences outside. Taking OCC courses will give you the ability to: Bring a group to an outdoor environment. Provide a meaningful experience for your group, whether the purpose is educational, […]
    $215
  • Field Leader Certification

    Okotoks 69 Okotoks Drive, Okotoks, Alberta, Canada
    A two day course based in Okotoks and the Sheep River Valley to certify teachers who wish to lead their classes on hiking trips.
    $125
  • Field Leader Hiking & Winter

    Nordegg AB 1002 Stuart Street, Nordegg, AB, Canada
    Combination course of Field Leader Hiking and Winter.
    $250
  • OCC Field Leader Winter

    Black Prince Trail, Highway, 742 Smith Dorrien Trail, Kananaskis, AB T0L 0K0 Black Prince Trail, Highway, 742 Smith Dorrien Trail, Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada
    Winter can be a magical season, and offers unique opportunities to experience the landscape in a different way.  The Winter Field Leader course focuses on the leadership skills and attributes required to take a group outdoors during the colder months and provides an effective framework for managing risks. Learning to be an effective outdoor leader requires direct […]
    $208.95
  • Field Leader Winter

    Nordegg AB 1002 Stuart Street, Nordegg, AB, Canada
    Field Leader Winter
    $185
  • PRO GUIDE PRICE – Winter + Hiking Field Leader Course $200

    Canmore, Alberta Canmore, Alberta, Canada
    4 Season Field Leader Course (Winter + Hiking Certification) Join us for an exciting opportunity to enhance your outdoor leadership skills with our  4 season Field Leader Course in beautiful Canmore, Alberta ! Course Details Dates : December 6-7, 2025 Location : Canmore, Alberta Time : 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Program Highlights Double Certification […]
    $200
  • FL Winter Course

    Frontier Lodge
    This is a day-course for the Field Leader Winter OCC course.
  • JOIN US: 2026 Annual General Meeting

    Calgary, Alberta Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    Virtual Évènement
    Our virtual Annual General Meeting is on Saturday, January 24, 2026. All members welcome! 9:00 – 11:00 Pacific Time 10:00 – 12:00 Mountain Time 11:00 – 13:00 Central Time 12:00 – 14:00 Eastern Time 13:00 – 15:00 Atlantic Time 13:30 – 15:30 Newfoundland Time Take a look at the open board positions up for election. Board members […]
  • Map and Compass Course

    Kinark Outdoor Centre 1766 Queens Line Rd., Minden, Ontario, Canada
    Two part Map and Compass course for participants in Outward Bound Canada’s Forest Pathways Program.
  • Field Leader Hiking

    Field Leader Hiking
    Central Region of the Okanagan 1040 Hollywood Rd S, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
    This nationally recognized course will provide participants with Outdoor Council of Canada (OCC) training in Field Leader and allow the Field Leader to lead in low-risk terrain as defined by the OCC.  The course will be delivered by two OCC certified instructors. Course Info: The course length is 14 hours (7 in classroom and 7 outside.) […]
    $250.00
  • OCCxCCH Field Leader (Hiking)

    Camp Chief Hector YMCA PO Box 250, Exshaw, AB, Canada
    Occ Field Leader Course Being offered for CCH counselors part of the winter outdoor schools and weekend teams.
    Gratuit
  • Field Leader Courses Weekend

    Mactaquac Park , Fredericton , New Brunswick Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
    One long weekend, 3 Field Leader Certifications for those who qualify. Friday, February 20 – Sunday, February 22 at Mactaquac Provincial Park. Field Leader (Hiking), Field Leader (Overnight) and Field Leader (Winter) certifications. Fee includes 3 certifications, 1 year membership fee for new OCC members, accomodations, Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday breakfast […]
    $750
  • Winter FL

    One day Indigenous Winter FL Course.  Learn to lead in the winter.  Must have Hiking FL to take this course.  Course is February 23, 2026 from 9-4. Atlantic Time.  This course is for Indigenous Leaders or Leaders of Indigenous People.
  • Winter FL

    Strathgartney Provincial Park, PEI Trans-Canada Highway 17025, Bonshaw, Prince Edward Island, Canada
    Winter FL Course.  A one day event to learn to lead in Winter.  Dates February 28, 2026 Stathgarteney PEI 17025 Trans Canada Highway
    $110
  • 4-Season Outdoor Council of Canada Course

    Canmore, Alberta Canmore, Alberta, Canada
    March 14–15 | Canmore, Alberta Join Kananaskis Outdoor Leadership Academy (KOLA) for an immersive two-day, four-season Outdoor Council of Canada (OCC) training designed for aspiring and professional outdoor leaders. This course combines full-day outdoor field training with in-class learning, giving you practical, real-world leadership skills for year-round conditions in the Canadian Rockies. Upon successful completion, […]
    $200
  • Winter FL

    Bonshaw community Centre, PEI
    One day Winter Fl Course.  Pre-requisite is the Hiking FL. Course goes from 9am-4pm.  We will meet in Bonshaw PEI at Bonshaw Community Centre.  We will hike in Strathgrtney Provincial Park.
    $110
  • Hiking/Trail Running Field Leader

    Rock Cycle Canmore 306 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore, Ab, Alberta, Canada
    The trail running and hiking community has grown immensely over the last few years with more races and events out there for everyone to experience in varying terrain and epic locations. This means trail runners are getting out there to train, more meetup groups are being created, and more mountain adventures are being planned. These races […]
    $269.00
  • Manitoba OCC Field Leader Hiking Certification Course – Backcountry Women

    OCC Course: Level Up Your Leadership with Backcountry Women At Backcountry Women, we believe that « knowledge is power. » We are thrilled to host the Outdoor Council of Canada’s Field Leader (Hiking) certification in Manitoba—a 16-hour, two-day intensive course designed to turn experienced hikers into confident outdoor leaders. More details and course registration here: https://backcountrywomen.com/event-6610400
    $250.00
  • Field Leader (Hiking) Backcountry Women

    Winnipeg
    Backcountry Women aims to connect individuals with a diverse outdoors community and create a positive, judgement-free space where women and other marginalized genders can become empowered and confident through outdoor education, resources, skill development, shared activities and various other opportunities. Join our upcoming Field Leader (Hiking) course. The Field Leader Program is a set of […]
    $262.50
  • Manitoba OCC Field Leader Hiking Certification Course – Backcountry Women

    OCC Course: Level Up Your Leadership with Backcountry Women At Backcountry Women, we believe that « knowledge is power. » We are thrilled to host the Outdoor Council of Canada’s Field Leader (Hiking) certification in Manitoba—a 16-hour, two-day intensive course designed to turn experienced hikers into confident outdoor leaders. More details and course registration here: https://backcountrywomen.com/event-6610400
    $250.00
  • Get Outside GO! Maps and Compass

    YIP Cider 3015 Route 845, Long Beach, New Brunswick, Canada
    Get Outside (Maps), (Compass) Get Outside courses are technical skills courses, not leadership courses. These courses provide a comprehensive introduction to navigation using maps and a compass. The Get Outside (Maps) course length is 8 hours. The Get Outside (Compass) course length is 8 hours. We are offering both courses over a weekend that can be taken […]
    $255 à $510
  • OCC Advanced Skills Certification 5- Days (Paddle • Overnight • Maps Certifications)

    Canmore, Alberta Canmore, Alberta, Canada
    Dates: April 20–24 Focus Areas: Paddling • Overnight Leadership • Maps & Navigation This 5-day intensive leadership training is designed for experienced outdoor practitioners looking to expand their competencies across multiple Outdoor Council of Canada (OCC) disciplines. The course combines classroom theory, practical field application, and competency assessments to support certification in Paddling Leadership, Overnight Leadership, and Maps & Navigation. […]
    $1060
  • Field Leader Course (Hiking / Paddling)

    Gibsons BC Gibsons, BC, Canada
    Outdoor Council of Canada’s Field Leader Paddling/ Hiking Course provides the foundations for learning judgment and decision making and enabling the leadership of safe and enjoyable experiences outside. Taking OCC courses will give you the ability to: Bring a group to an outdoor environment. Provide a meaningful experience for your group, whether the purpose is […]
    $265
  • OCC Field Leader (Hiking)

    Canmore Nordic Centre 1988 Olympic Way, Canmore, Alberta, Canada
    This course focuses on the roles and responsibilities of an outdoor leader operating in low-risk environments. You’ll learn how to create participant-centred experiences, manage both physical and emotional risk, and make sound decisions that support high-quality programming. You’ll develop practical tools for planning, communication, collaboration, and supervision — all aimed at delivering safe, meaningful, and inclusive […]
    $230.00
  • OCC Field Leader (Hiking)

    Canmore Alpine Hostel 201 Indian Flats Rd, Canmore, AB, Canada
    The Outdoor Council of Canada (OCC) Field Leader Training is a nationally recognized outdoor leadership certification for people who work or volunteer in outdoor programs. This course focuses on the roles and responsibilities of an outdoor leader operating in low-risk environments. You’ll learn how to create participant-centred experiences, manage both physical and emotional risk, and […]
  • Field Leader course -Overnight

    Eagle lake Alberta (Ya Ha Tinda area) Ya Ha Tinda, Alberta, Canada
    This certification is designed to help successful candidates be able to plan a safe backcountry overnight event following the event cycle learned previously in the required pre-requisite. Participants in this certification will be required to provide their own gear and food. A gear list will be provided shortly after registration. There is some travel by […]
    $449
  • Map & Compass Muskoka Bracebridge

    Bracebridge Ontario 34 salmon ave, Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada
    Learn how to reliably use map and compass as navigation tools for your outdoor adventures! No battery back-ups or charging needed! These two Outdoor Council of Canada Get Outside technical skills courses are combined into one fun weekend of learning and activities. This course is open to everyone and there are no prerequisites required.  Beginner […]
    $195.00