LEAVE NO TRACE

Leave No Trace is an international Program promoting the responsible use of wild lands.  LNT programs are aimed to educate people about the impact of recreational activities and look at ways to minimize or prevent them. The Leave No Trace Seven Principles are best understood as an educational and ethical program, not a set of rules or regulations. We can offer anywhere from one hour clinic to an integrated clinic within a paddling program.  

LNT Level I Trainer Courses and Level II (Master Educator) Courses are available for group bookings.

Level 1 Trainer Course

This two-day course takes place mostly outdoors and usually includes an overnight camping stay.  Participants learn about the seven principles of Leave No Trace as well as simple ways to reduce their negative impacts on the natural environment.  Through interactive activities, they also learn to educate others about low-impact outdoor practices. Following this training, new Instructors are encouraged to give awareness workshops to spread the word.

Level II Master Educator Course

This course is for people who wish to deepen their knowledge of the principles and techniques of Leave No Trace and pass on their knowledge to others. It is a 4 to 5 day course, mostly in the field and includes a minimum of 3 nights camping.  Participants practice a variety of techniques to reduce their impact on the natural environment and learn to teach these skills through coaching activities. Master Instructors who complete this course are qualified to teach the instructor training as well as awareness workshops.

Participants should have good knowledge and experience in the outdoors.

Dates: June 5 (10am) to June 8 (3pm).

Location: Lakeland Provincial Park (Jackson Lake Trail, Canoe Circuit) (NE of Edmonton, AB)

Cost: $979 plus GST

Includes: 4-day instructional canoe trip, canoes/paddles/life jackets/paddling safety gear, course material, Level 2 certification with Leave No Trace Canada, 1 year membership, and dinners provided. (bring your own breakfast and lunch).

Not provided:  Breakfasts, lunches, snacks, personal camping gear, transportation to and from Jackson Lake Staging Area

Prerequisites: Participants do not need to be Level 1 Instructors, but having that certification is an asset; an understanding of Leave No Trace principles is required. This course is canoe-based, so an ability to paddle for short distances in a canoe is required. 

Contact: Priscilla Haskin (ph@haskincanoe.ca) or Daniel Vanderpyl (info@ventureseven.ca) for more information.

Register: email info@haskincanoe.ca or phone 780.922.4324

Deadline to Register: May 5, 2025

Call 780.922.4324 for more details and to book a course.