Try paddling, climbing, hiking and more
Our programs and trips are taught and led by experienced and certified instructors and guides. Choose from the programs below to learn more.
Summer Programs
Learn the skills to create your own summer adventure. Choose from our many outdoor lessons, programs, trips and courses that range from beginner to advanced skill levels.
Canoeing
Take our progressive canoeing lessons, then join our experienced guides on extended wilderness canoe trips to beautiful Canadian destinations.
Climbing / Bouldering
We have climbing and bouldering courses for all skill levels and ages. Our experienced instructors teach skills programs on our walls year-round.
Hang Gliding / Paragliding
Novice lessons taught by experts. We operate in partnership with Muller Windsports.
Hiking / Backpacking
Our guided hikes are perfect for beginners or those wanting to be introduced to new trails in beautiful destinations. Learn skills and meet other hikers. Then join us on a group backpacking trip.
Leadership / Navigation
Tool up with Outdoor Leadership and Navigation skills. Certification is offered through the Outdoor Council of Canada.
Mountaineering / Glacier Hiking
In these lessons ACMG guides teach essential skills and take you on anything from glacier hikes to epic climbing adventures in Banff park.
Stand-up Paddleboarding
Take beginner to advanced stand-up paddleboarding lessons on flat or moving water. There's lots of white water out there!
Repair and Tuning
Tune-up every part on your bike, skis or board. Expert mechanics and technicians teach repairs and maintenance in our hands-on, workshop-based courses.
Whitewater Kayaking
Take our progressive paddling lessons, then practice on some of Western Canada's most beautiful rivers and streams. We offer skill-building pool clinics over the winter to keep you ready to go.
Wilderness First Aid / Swiftwater Rescue
YEAR ROUND. Beginner to advanced outdoor medic and survival courses run in conjunction with Rocky Mountain Adventure Medicine.
Youth
YEAR ROUND. Learn more about our University of Calgary Outdoor Centre winter/spring/summer camps and programs for kids and teens.
Be bear aware
Carry and know how to use bear spray. Check advisories, closures and trail reports. Register for an Outdoor Centre Bear Safety lecture. Stay alert on the trail.
Events and deals
Be sure to check out upcoming events, and current student discounts or activity-specific deals.