Education · 1 of 5
The path
One degree, two years of supervised work, a four-part exam, then registration.
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High school
Grades 11 and 12
Biology, geography, visual arts and math. Get a summer job with a landscaping crew or a parks department.
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Degree
3 to 7 years
Either a 4-year BLA (bachelor of landscape architecture) at Guelph or Dalhousie, a 3 year bachelor's in French at Université de Montréal, or any bachelor's followed by a 2 to 3 year MLA (master of landscape architecture) at Guelph, Toronto, UBC (University of British Columbia), Manitoba or Université de Montréal.
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Intern or associate
About 2 years
Join your provincial association as an intern and work under a full member. Log your experience.
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LARE (Landscape Architect Registration Examination)
1 to 2 years
Four computer-based sections, taken at a testing centre or online with a remote proctor. To register from Canada you must be an intern or member of a provincial association.
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Full membership
After the exam
Apply to your provincial association, such as the OALA (Ontario Association of Landscape Architects). Some provinces add a short exam on local law.