Boulanger & Baking Art

Nova Scotia's demand for experts who understand, respect and can create traditional breads of many cultures continues to grow. In this program you will go from France to Scandinavia, Sweden, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Italy, several countries of the Middle East and even San Francisco through bread.

You’ll learn the delicate balance of chemistry, history, love and art that goes into each loaf. Additionally, we will look at baking for those with health issues, for example gluten-free breads for Celiac and Colitis sufferers. You will get to know the traditions behind each style and why it must be prepared, baked and served just so. We emphasize traditional by-hand methods before teaching today's mechanized approach. Then we move on to cakes, cookies, pies, tortes and flans of all styles - even wedding cakes.

Baking is an art and a lifestyle that demands attention, respect and dedication. It is also a business - so we will prepare you by teaching you the art of writing a business plan and being an entrepreneur. This program smells good, tastes better and could lead you to a very satisfying career.

• This is one of the few boulanger programs in the country. Our instructors are highly experienced in the art of bread and baking and know the exact history behind each style.


• You'll learn in a real-world kitchen environment, preparing bread, cakes, cookies and other baked goods for sale in our on-campus cafe and boulangerie.

• In the past, our students have been selected for employment well before completion of the program. This is testimony to Nova Scotia and Canada's recognition of the need for high-quality international and traditional breads.


• Restaurants, resorts, hotels, hospitals, grocery chains, bakeries, catering and convention centres all require boulanger and baking experts. With your entrepreneurial training, you can always open your own business. Before graduation, you'll have written a business plan and done all the necessary market research.

• High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent.

• You're required to purchase and supply your own uniform and set of tools. You must also obtain Standard First Aid and CPR (level A) certification from a recognized organization at your own expense.


• Although Boulanger/Baking is a recognized professional trade, an apprenticeship program is not yet available. Baking journeyperson status can be obtained in Nova Scotia.


• This career requires a particular lifestyle commitment that we mirror in the program and on your work placement. Bakers start early in the morning, or sometimes start late in the evening to prepare goods for the breakfast market. You will be expected to work real-world industry hours.