The College of the Rockies is the ideal place to blend learning and lifestyle. The college’s seven campuses—including the main one and a second facility in Cranbrook, and regional campuses in Creston, Fernie, Golden, Invermere and Kimberley—are surrounded by some of the world’s most majestic mountains and lakes. Programs like mountain adventure skills training, offered in Fernie, take full advantage of back-country recreation opportunities and ski resorts. Students in this program are outdoors 60 per cent of the time.

The college offers a comprehensive range of degree, diploma, certificate, apprenticeship and post-degree programs. The Cranbrook main campus has 200 residence spaces, including the newly constructed student housing village, which features private bedrooms and bathrooms for each resident. The opening of the student village has more than doubled the school’s housing capacity.

The college’s campuses are located within the traditional territories of the Ktunaxa Nation, which is also home to the Kinbasket people. Five First Nations bands are located within the college’s region. The school supports Indigenous students with its Aboriginal Gathering Place and regular opportunities to connect with Ktunaxa Elders. The college has closely collaborated with the Ktunaxa Nation to revitalize its language through the development of language courses.

Cool Options
• Mountain Activity Skills Training: The B.C. Rocky Mountains serve as the classroom in this one-year certificate program. Students engage in rock climbing, hiking, mountaineering, whitewater rafting and other activities to develop the necessary skills to work in adventure tourism.
• Sustainable Business Practices: This four-year program prepares students to work in a green business environment and is available online.
• Wireless Systems Technician: Students learn how to install, repair and support wireless sensors, controller networks and other electronic systems.