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Location: Truro, Nova Scotia

The Faculty of Agriculture at Dalhousie University offers one of Atlantic Canada’s strongest pathways into horticulture, plant science, and landscape-related careers. Students gain hands-on experience through field labs, greenhouses, nurseries, design studios, and research projects rooted in Atlantic growing conditions. 

Ideal For: Those interested in horticulture, plant production, environmental design, agriculture, and landscape-related careers.

Location: Kentville, Nova Scotia

The Landscape Technician program at NSCC Kingstec prepares students for careers in residential, commercial, and public landscape construction and maintenance. Training is hands-on and industry-focused, with access to modern shop facilities, horticulture spaces, and real-world field experience in the Annapolis Valley.

Ideal For: Those who enjoy hands-on work, creativity, outdoor environments, plant care, problem-solving, equipment operation, and teamwork within the landscape horticulture industry.

Location: National

The Landscape Horticulturist Red Seal is Canada’s national certification for professionals who build, maintain, and assess outdoor landscape environments. Apprentices develop skills in plant care, site evaluation, hardscape installation, equipment operation, estimating, and client communication.

Certified Landscape Horticulturists work in parks, gardens, golf courses, nurseries, greenhouses, and landscape companies, with opportunities to specialize or advance into supervisory roles or business ownership.

Ideal For: Those who enjoy hands-on outdoor work, plant care, construction, equipment, and problem-solving in a dynamic, seasonal environment.

Location: National

The Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) offers national training, certifications, and professional development for the landscape and horticulture industry. Their programs support skill-building in nursery production, landscape construction, garden centre operations, and business management, helping maintain consistent industry standards across Canada.

CNLA delivers recognized credentials such as the Landscape Industry Certified Technician and Canadian Certified Horticulturist (CCH), providing professionals with clear pathways for career growth and industry recognition.

Ideal For: Landscape technicians, designers, contractors, nursery workers, and horticulture professionals looking to strengthen skills or earn national certification.