Appendix D - Summary of National Park Outfitting and Guiding Requirements

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Appendix D - Summary of National Park Outfitting and Guiding Requirements

In order for a person to carry on a business in a National Park, they must be the holder of a business licence or an employee of the holder of a business licence.

In the case of outfitting, each outfitting company requires a licence to outfit, and each employee, or guide, requires a separate licence to guide. Guides are only licensed when employed by a licensed outfitter.

Specific processes must be followed in order to apply for a business and outfitting licence. In addition, further specific qualifications are required of individuals who wish to become a guide. For an application to be considered for a National Park business and outfitting licence, the commercial operator must first be licensed by the Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development. A memorandum of understanding to be prepared between Parks Canada, Sachs Harbour Hunters and Trappers Committee and Inuvialuit Regional Corporation will set out specific guide requirements (see 5.4).

Further detailed information is available from Aulavik National Park.