About us
Timberline Academy strives to deliver an educational experiences in which students learn the necessary skills required to work and build a career in the adventure tourism industry. Timberline Canadian Alpine Academy is a post-secondary outdoor adventure school located in the heart of Banff National Park. Timberline was founded with the purpose of training students to become well-rounded outdoor professionals in a leadership capacity. In the winter months, our programs focus on ski/snowboard instructor training, mountain rescue, avalanche science, backcountry skiing and leadership training. In spring, we focus on whitewater canoe and raft guide training, swiftwater rescue, rock climbing, hiking guide training, glacier travel, crevasse rescue, alpine expeditions, conservation and local ecology.
Our team
Our Leadership Team
Our Values
Timberline Canadian Alpine Academy is a post-secondary outdoor adventure school located in the heart of Banff National Park. Timberline was founded with the purpose of training students to become well-rounded outdoor professionals in a leadership capacity.
Team-based technical skills training
Unlock an understanding of the ecology and human history of the Canadian Rockies
Incredible community here in Banff and the Canadian Rockies
What’s it like to be a Timberline Academy student in Banff?
Banff is a small town located in Canada’s iconic Banff National Park. We have three fantastic ski areas; Mount Norquay, Sunshine Village and Lake Louise. In the summer there is incredible hiking, camping, rock climbing, canoeing, rafting, fishing and mountain biking accessible from your doorstep.
Banff is a very vibrant, young and international community. One of Banff’s great strengths is our non-competitive mountain sports culture. We have a ski season that runs from early November until the end of May. Banff has a great culture of arts, music and nightlife.
Students can expect a friendly and accessible group of staff and instructors during their time along with many dozens of friendly alumni who continue to call Banff home.
Team-based technical skills training
Unlock an understanding of the ecology and human history of the Canadian Rockies
Incredible community here in Banff and the Canadian Rockies
Student Supports
The Town of Banff is an incredibly vibrant and inclusive community. One of Banff’s greatest strengths is the international presence of new Canadians and temporary workers who make Banff home. At Timberline we take great pride in supporting our international students as they make Banff their new home for study and work. To that end, Timberline provides adequate, comfortable accommodation for 100% of our domestic and foreign students. Upon arrival to Canada Timberline staff greet all international students at Calgary International Airport, support them in setting up Canadian bank accounts, healthcare and social insurance numbers. Throughout their studies international students have access to ongoing mental health supports and career guidance.
Learning Spaces
Students have a blend of classroom based and practical learning in the mountains. Indoor training typically takes place at 333 Banff Ave, Banff, AB or 100 Norquay Road, Banff, AB. Outdoor training takes place at a variety of locations in Banff National Park, Kananaskis Provincial Park, Jasper National Park and Kootenay National Park.
Accommodations
All of our students live in fully furnished housing where they are able to practice healthy independent living with their peers from all over Canada and abroad.
Community
Banff is a very progressive, open and welcoming space. There are frequent events and volunteer opportunities for students.
Healthcare
Banff has a main hospital, 7-day a week walk-in doctor’s office, pharmacies and several physiotherapy practices.
Ongoing support
We have great mental health and career guidance supports at Timberline Academy for young people making the transition to a new community and culture.
Social Life
Banff has a vibrant nightlife with great bars, restaurants and pubs. There is also a strong arts and music culture in the community. The legal drinking age is 18 years old in the province of Alberta.
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