About Us

Building future Outdoor Leaders

We are committed to developing the next generation of Outdoor Leaders and changing the face of the outdoor industry.

Why We Exist

Launched in 2022 as an initiative of Outward Bound Canada, the Training Academy was created to address the representation gap within the outdoor sector while also providing technical skill development and growing social and emotional competencies so that Canada’s next generation of Outdoor Leaders can respond to the evolving needs of Canada’s diverse population.

What We Value

A small but mighty team, the Outward Bound Canada Training Academy team values the following:

We’re All Adventurers
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We embrace the unknown and challenges in our work and lives. We dare to learn and try something new.

Diversity Is At The Heart Of What We Do

Diversity is not only the right thing to do, but it’s how we grow. Whether through a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, opinions or views, diversity is how we will build a thriving organization and outdoor sector.

Be Curious And Seek To Understand

We consider and actively explore diverse perspectives. Only from a place of shared understanding can we care for each other and the world around us.

Channel Courage In All We Do
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We think big, speak up and are empowered to act. Whether it’s the courage to share a new idea or to have a difficult conversation, we embrace our vulnerability and cultivate courage every day.

Trust Is Built Every Day
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We consistently build trust through every interaction; conducting ourselves in an open, professional and honest manner. We accept responsibility and quickly correct mistakes because trust is built through both our successes and our failures.

About Outward Bound Canada

Outward Bound Canada (OBC) is a registered charity that builds resilience and empowers youth through experiential adventures in nature. Since 1969, more than 175,000 participants have experienced our unique high-impact programs for individuals and school & groups, many of which are youth underserved with outdoor education who need our scholarships and bursaries.

Using the outdoors as our dynamic classroom, we help thousands of young people annually to develop their physical, social, and emotional skills and environmental leadership.

Visit www.outwardbound.ca to support our vision of Canada where all youth have access to high quality, impactful outdoor education experiences that help them realize their potential.

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