STRIDE Institute is a tourism and hospitality education provider offering on-demand programs now and in-person experiential learning beginning April 2026 at our proposed campuses in Valemount and Surrey / White Rock, BC.
We combine flexible learning with immersive field workshops and real tourism environments.
FAQ’s
In April 2026, STRIDE will launch field intensives, workshops, residencies, and research programs at the Valemount Teaching Resort Campus and the Surrey / White Rock Urban Tourism Centre.
STRIDE combines the flexibility of online learning with the depth of real tourism environments. Students study anywhere, then join optional field experiences in rural, resort, and urban destinations beginning April 2026.
No. Both campuses are proposed for April 2026. All learning before that date is delivered online.
Yes. All programs are fully self-paced, allowing you to learn from any location on your own schedule.
Yes. Each course includes a practical task such as a mapping exercise, case study, blueprint, or short analysis.
Valemount specializes in mountain, rural, resort and Indigenous tourism, including outdoor recreation, resort operations, and guest experience design.
This campus focuses on urban tourism, multicultural visitor behaviour, festivals and events, mobility, and smart-city tourism.
