Team Building
Canmore Caverns offers caving activities in Rat’s Nest Cave to corporate groups, from an informal sport’s day to a more formal leadership and teamwork development program. At all levels, the activity of caving is a “teamwork” process as participants are required to assist each other in unfamiliar situations. This activity may challenge one’s comfort zone so group cohesiveness is helpful in overcoming fears. While the guide’s main role is to ensure safe passage through the cave and observe cave conservation protocol (the cave is a Provincial Historic Site), they are also on hand to interpret the cave’s natural history should anyone be interested (e.g. cave biology, archaeology and geology).
Team Building – Formal Activity
A formal team building group self-navigates through the cave complex using maps to reach a certain destination, e.g. the Grotto – 55m below the entrance. Within a group of 4-8 persons, each member is assigned a role. Team leaders are required to coordinate responsibilities for: navigation, reconnaissance, communication and group well-being. A debriefing session is provided to discuss communication skills, how strategies can be improved, etc., as participants often gain insights and awareness that can be integrated into their work environment.
Sports Day – Informal Activity
Go as a group on the Adventure tour or the Explorer tour for a fun day away from the office or city. Our guides will interpret the geology, biology and human history along the way. See tour descriptions for details and prices. Group rates available for 8 or more.
Details
- All guides and equipment are provided – coveralls, helmets, headlamps, kneepads, gloves, lanyards,
- We are equipped for a daily maximum of 32 – 40 participants (arranged in groups of 8). For very large groups, clients would be scheduled in the morning and afternoon.
- Transportation is not provided but is available from local providers at an additional cost.
- All persons entering the cave must sign a waiver.
- Details of our risk management and emergency evacuation plans can be sent to you on request.
- Final numbers of participants are required 1 week prior to the activity. No changes to final numbers may be made after this date.
- There are no refunds for no shows.
- Tours are confirmed with a credit card – Visa or MasterCard.
- Cancellation penalty is 100% non-refundable within 7 days.