Tour Guide Refresher Sessions
In Person Training
Tuesday, April 7 – Tuesday, April 14 – Tuesday, April 21
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!
2026 Sessions:
- April 7th, 2026 – Red Shores Charlottetown
- April 14th, 2026 – Red Shores Charlottetown
- April 21st, 2026 – Red Shores Charlottetown
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
11:15 am to 11:45 am Heidi Zinn, Executive Director, Discover Charlottetown – Charlottetown Travel Guide
BREAK
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
BREAK
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 – HANDOUT
2:45 pm to 3:15 pm TBD, Fly YYG (Charlottetown Airport)
The Tour Guide Refresher Sessions are funded by the Department of Workforce and Advanced Learning through the Canada-PEI Labour Market Agreements.