Membership renewal for 2026 remains postponed as we continue testing and working out the bugs in our new IT system. Your active 2025 membership status has been extended through the renewal period, expected to start on or about January 20th and run through to March 1st. Please watch for an email from us once the system is ready for membership renewal. Thank you for your continued patience.
ACMG member services
In the meantime, we ask that all members confirm their accounts and email addresses in the new system. Your account and email address must be confirmed before you can renew your membership. Please proceed to log in to the member portal and follow the instructions from there. If you need assistance, please email us.
We are the
Association of
Canadian
Mountain Guides
ATHABASCA GLACIER
52°11’55”N, 117°14’3”W
TAKING YOU INTO THE MOUNTAINS
The ACMG is the professional association of trained and certified mountain guides, ski guides, alpine guides, rock guides, hiking guides, via ferrata guides and climbing instructors dedicated to upholding and advancing the profession of mountain guiding and climbing instruction in Canada.
Our vision is to serve and be trusted as the national leaders, ambassadors and stewards in mountain travel and climbing activities and instruction.
Protection, connection and inspiration in the mountains and in climbing.
About us
Who we are
Since 1963, the ACMG has been the voice for all aspects of mountain guiding and instruction in Canada. We were the first guiding association outside of Europe to be recognized by the International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations (IFMGA).
What we do
Training and Assessment
The ACMG's Training and Assessment Program is a professional level industry training program that prepares students for a multitude of careers within the climbing, hiking and skiing sectors of the Adventure Tourism industry.
Programs follow a blended delivery model and are comprised of a mix of theoretical online, in-class, and in the field instruction, and practical field-based assessment. Training curriculums and the assessment criteria, adhere to the high standards established by the ACMG, and are recognized by the International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations.
Professionalism
We uphold and advance the profession of mountain guiding and climbing instruction in Canada by holding members accountable to the ACMG's policies and procedures, including our Code of Conduct, Scope of Practice, and Professional Practice and Continuing Professional Development standards. Developing and administering rigorous standards for certification and professional conduct.
Advocacy
We aid in the professionalism of our members through public advocacy and program delivery.
What our members do
Our members are the heart and soul of our association. They are a dedicated, skilled group of individuals, trained and certified to guide and instruct climbing, hiking, and skiing adventures across Canada and around the world. Our members also work as safety professionals in areas such as mountain rescue, avalanche research and forecasting.
Interested in becoming a professional ACMG Guide or Climbing Instructor?
Aspiring guides and climbing instructors can obtain certification through the ACMG Training and Assessment Program. The Association's professional level industry training program prepares students for a multitude of exciting careers within the climbing, hiking and skiing sectors of the Adventure Tourism industry.
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