Birding Guide Certification Program
Tourism Saskatchewan’s Birding Guide Certification Program provides training in guiding, safety and birding-specific skills to build a network of certified guides who can support birding tourism experiences across the province. Open to individuals with a passion for birding and learning, the program prepares participants for flexible, seasonal guiding opportunities while strengthening Saskatchewan’s growing birding tourism sector.
Birding Guide Certification Program
Tourism Saskatchewan extends a sincere congratulations to all participants who achieved their certification.
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These guides are now part of a growing network of knowledgeable, passionate professionals ready to support birding experiences in Saskatchewan.
About the Program
This certification and training program was developed with feedback from existing bird guides to build a provincial network of trained birding guides available to support tourism operators, enhance visitor experiences, and help grow the birding tourism market in Saskatchewan.
Saskatchewan offers some of North America’s most unique birding opportunities from major migration flyways to rare grassland species and expansive, uncrowded habitats.
Certified guides help visitors experience these highlights with confidence, while promoting responsible and sustainable birding practices. Click here and search “Birding” for a full list of businesses offering birding experiences.
Birding Guide Businesses Listed with Tourism Saskatchewan:
Click here and search “Birding” for a full list of businesses offering birding experiences.
If you are a business interested in connecting with one of our Certified Bird Guides, please contact brendan.manz@tourismsask.com
Learn More - History of Birding in Saskatchewan
In this video, longtime bird guide Stan Shadick shares his perspective on the history of birding in Saskatchewan, drawing on more than 30 years of experience in the field. His knowledge and passion have helped shape birding experiences across the province and offer valuable insight into how the industry has grown over time.
