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Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism

Lakehead University

Thunder Bay, Canada
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Experiential four-year degree on outdoor recreation, Health, Culture and tourism.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate core knowledge in Outdoor Recreation
Parks and Tourism. Apply relevant methods and tools to academic or professional problems. Communicate findings clearly and work responsibly in individual and collaborative settings.

Career outcomes

Hospitality Manager
Event Coordinator
Guest Services Manager
Tourism Coordinator
Food and Beverage Supervisor

Curriculum

Four-year honours programme. First year: group dynamics
Foundations
Land relations and outdoor skills. Upper years: risk management
Nature-based tourism
Outdoor leadership and a two-week expedition. Fourth-year supervised placement through a career exploration course.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school graduation with senior-level (Grade 12) programme prerequisites and an overall average equivalent to 70% (Canadian); Higher for competitive programmes (Nursing compressed route 80%); University transfer applicants 60%; Engineering prerequisites need 60% in key subjects.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school graduation (academic programme, Or equivalent for the country) with senior-level (Grade 12) programme prerequisites; Overall final average equivalent to 70% (Canadian); University transfer applicants 60%

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80
Duolingo 120
PTE Academic 58
Cambridge 176

Documents you’ll need

Passport copy
Academic transcripts
Graduation certificate
English proficiency evidence
Statement of purpose where requested
Financial support evidence

How to apply

Review the admission requirements for Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation
Parks and Tourism. Prepare academic transcripts
Graduation evidence
Language results
required supporting documents. Complete the application to Lakehead University. Submit the required documents and pay the application fee. Monitor the applicant portal for the admission decision. If admitted
Accept the offer and pay any required deposit. Complete study permit or visa requirements where applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$33,652 CAD
Application fee	$135 CAD
Deposit	$2,000 CAD

Program details

Campus	Thunder Bay
Faculty or school	Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
Department	Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	Lakehead offers international entrance scholarships and other awards for eligible students. Values and renewal conditions depend on the award and academic results.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
2 Nov 2026
Closed
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Mar 2027
107 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.