Tour Guide Refresher Sessions
In Person Training
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ATTENDED IN 2026 – SEE YOU NEXT YEAR
Hosted by the Tourism Industry Association of PEI, the Tour Guide Refresher Sessions are designed to keep PEI’s tour guides informed and engaged with the latest updates in the island’s tourism industry. These sessions provide valuable insights into new attractions, experiences, and historical discoveries, ensuring guides have fresh and accurate information to share with their tour passengers.
Whether you’re a seasoned guide or new to the role, these refresher sessions offer an opportunity to enhance your knowledge, connect with industry experts, and deliver exceptional visitor experiences. Stay up to date with what’s new on PEI and continue to provide engaging and memorable tours!
April 7 Agenda
9 am to 9:45 am Aaron Ramsay, Shellfish Biologist, Aquaculture – Aquaculture Presentation
10:00 am to 10:30 am Clay Cutting, Invasive Species Technician, PEI Invasive Species Council – Invasive Species Presentation
10:45 am to 11:15 am Julie Jamison, Executive Director, PEI Harness Racing Industry Association – PEIHRIA Breeding & Racing Update
11:15 am to 11:45 am Heidi Zinn, Executive Director, Discover Charlottetown – Charlottetown Travel Guide
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1:00 pm to 1:45 pm Danny Doyle, Agriculture Development Officer, Department of Agriculture – Agriculture Presentation
2:00 pm to 2:30 pm Alex MacKenzie, TIAPEI – 2025 Year in Review
April 14 Agenda
9 am to 9:45 am Dr. Ed MacDonald – Top Ten Talk 2026
10:00 am to 10:45 am Lisa Dollar, Cultural Inclusion Trainer, IRSA (Immigrant & Refugee Services Association) – IRSA Presentation
10:45 am to 11:15 am Jamie Thomas Director of Culture and Tourism / Sarah Myers TBD , Lennox Island
11:15 am to 11:45 am Lori MacGregor, Executive Director, Island East Tourism Points East Video
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1:00 pm to 1:45 pm Elizabeth Deblois, Promotion Officer, Parks Canada
2:00 pm to 2:45 pm Robert MacMillan, Lobster Biologist, Fisheries – Commercial Fishery in PEI 2026
2:45 pm to 3:15 pm TBD, Fly YYG (Charlottetown Airport) Tour Guide Refresher – YYG
April 21, 2026
9 am to 9:45 am Bobbi Jo Walker Director, Marketing and Communications, PEI Bioalliance – PEI BioAlliance Presentation – TIAPEI
10:00 am to 10:45 am Adam Brazier, Artistic Director of Performing Arts, Confederation Centre
10:45 am to 11:15 am Pan Wendt, Director of the Confederation Centre Art Gallery
11:15 am to 11:45 am Peggy Donovan, Executive Officer, PEI Real Estate Association- PEI Real Estate Association
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1:00 pm to 1:30 pm Alex MacKenzie, Tourism Association of PEI (TIAPEI) – 2025 Year in Review
1:30 pm to 2:00 pm Jarrod McQuillan, Nature Space Resort – Wellness and Experiential – Wellness-Nature-Experential Tourism
2:00 pm to 2:30 pm Marcel Bernard, Village Musical Acadien – Cultural and Experiential Tourism – Village Musical Slides
2:45 pm to 3:15 pm Mitchell Crouse, Communications & Fundraising Coordinator, PEI Museum – PEI Museums Presentation
The Tour Guide Refresher Sessions are funded by the Department of Workforce and Advanced Learning through the Canada-PEI Labour Market Agreements.