West Parry Sound Campus

Welcome, the new West Parry Sound Campus is now open.

Canadore College opened the doors to its community campus in Parry Sound in 2004, offering adult upgrading, preparatory and continuing education programming.

Canadore’s Continuing Education department takes pride in its ability to provide accessible, relevant and timely courses delivered in-class or through distance education.

In addition to responding to the workforce needs of the West Parry Sound area, the Continuing Education department provides learning opportunities in areas such as communication, business, information technology, health services, trades and arts.

Current Programs and Services

Practical Nursing
next start date is Sept 2013, be sure to complete the prerequisites.

Personal Support Worker
next start date is Jan 2012

Indigenous Pre-Health Studies  - NEW PROGRAM OFFERING
planned for Fall 2012

Ecotourism - NEW PROGRAM OFFERING
planned for Fall 2012

Academic and Career Development

Upgrade your knowledge and skills to prepare for college, apprenticeship, and/or employment.

Starting in January 2012 - Biology, Math, English, Computers.

Dual Credits 

At the Parry Sound High School  - Hospitality in 2012

Pre-construction Worker Training Program

• 8 weeks, Feb-March, 2012

• Funding available

• Age 15-30

• Not currently attending school

• A Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have refugee status

• Legally entitled to work in Canada

• Contact the YMCA Employment Service 705 746 8480

Distance Courses

• Ontario College Business Diploma
• Recreations and Leisure Services
• Recreation Therapy

• Note: complete courses and certificates from the comfort of your home - Click Here

Interest Courses - Winter 2012 - Available onsite in Parry Sound

• Nurturing Creativity
• Learn to Draw What You See
• Watercolour – A Unique Medium
• Digital Photography – the Art
• Digital Photography with Photoshop Elements
• First Aid and CPR
• Hospitality – Smart Serve
• Languages
• Oral Communication Skills
• Spanish - Basic Level
• Spanish - Intermediate Level
• American Sign Language
• Automotive Communication
• Computer Courses
• Computers for the Home User
• Introduction to Windows and File Management
• Electronic Media and Communication
• Microsoft Office
• Word - Introduction
• Word - Intermediate
• Powerpoint - Introduction
• Powerpoint - Advanced
• Excel - Introduction 
• Excel - Intermediate
• Access

Interest Courses - Spring  2012 (starting April)  - Available onsite in Parry Sound

Registration will begin in late March for the following courses:

• Watercolour - A Unique Medium
• Learn to Draw What You Can See
• Oil Painting - Modern Application of Traditional Techniques
• Computer courses (Intro to Windows, Word, Powerpoint etc..)
• Astronomy Basics
• GPS certification
• Wildlife Habitat Gardening
• Bartending and Beverage Services
• American Sign Language
• Can-Bike Skills (Level 1 and 2)
• NEW COURSE : Religious Side of Nearly Everything

Please contact West Parry Sound Campus for current offerings. Spring courses will be updated in April.

Don't see a course you would like to take? Please contact the Campus and tell us about it!

Contact information:

Jocelyn Shipman

Canadore College - West Parry Sound Campus

1 College Drive

Parry Sound, Ontario

P2A 0A9

705-746-9222, ext. 7351

jocelyn.shipman@canadorecollege.ca

In the local news.....

February 1st, 2012 - Candore Campus Officially Opens

January 27, 2012 - Candore Celebrates Opening at West Parry Sound Campus

January 20th, 2012 -  College grow from kitchen to spacious campus

Jan18th, 2012 - Canadore staff, teachers learn to use a defribrillator

January 4th, 2012 - Students tour manufacturing businesses

January 4th, 2012 - Townships give College Bursaries