Ever wonder what it would be like to work in Banff National Park and the Canadian Rockies? We received an email from Ralph, who used to work at Lake Minnewanka as a boat captain over 20 years ago. Here’s his story that he shared with us.

"Ultimately, my years as a Minnewanka guide helped me to achieve my dream job - as a submariner in the Canadian Navy."

"It's been over twenty years since I was a guide at Lake Minnewanka, and the memories of cruising the lake in the Canoe Coves and the fishing boats are still fresh in my mind...Working at Minnewanka was indeed a good life training experience. It led me to complete a diploma in the Parks and Recreation management field, whereupon I worked for Alberta Fish & Wildlife as well as Red Deer's Waskasoo Park and Tourism Red Deer." 

"I'm currently a Master Seaman aboard HMCS Corner Brook, one of the Canadian Navy's four diesel-electric submarines. I've also sailed all over the world aboard several of the Navy's frigates. It took eight years of intensive naval training to get where I am, but it was my years at Minnewanka that laid the foundation for me to become a submariner. And for that I would like to say thank-you. Thanks for the memories!"

Click here for a list of current career opportunities in the Canadian Rockies.