ACMG News

The ACMG's Annual General Meeting was held in Penticton and was chaired by President Paul Vidalin. The meeting opened with instructions for members using ACMG’s online voting platform, Election Runner, which enabled both in-person and proxy voting. Attendance included 56 […]

The 2026 ACMG Spring Summit, taking place May 7-10 in Penticton, B.C., will bring members together for a week of governance, professional development, celebration and connection. Highlights include our Annual General Meeting on May 7, followed by president and staff reports and […]

The second round of reports for both Alberta and British Columbia Provincial Parks Permits is due March 31, 2026. We are preparing the annual permit application for Alberta Parks and are accepting requests to include new trails and parks. Please […]

The EQUA/ACMG LIP provides liability insurance for as little as $200 for hiking, backpacking, and snowshoeing related activities and $500 for climbing and skiing related activities. Apply now. Quebec-based ACMG members looking for liability insurance coverage are encouraged to apply for coverage […]

The minutes of the 2025 Annual General Meeting are now available.

Effective January 1, 2026, the ACMG has implemented a new Professional Practice (PP) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Reporting Form, designed to help members track and report their activities year-over-year. The form improves accountability, simplifies audits, and includes features such as […]

As part of Project Elevation, the Outdoor Council of Canada (OCC) has upcoming consultations for the National Occupational Standards (NOS) with Tourism HR Canada.  These consultations will take place in the week of January 26th-30th in Edmonton, Canmore, and Calgary. At […]

Recently, four of the national certifying bodies for outdoor professionals—ACMG, IGA, Paddle Canada, and the OCC—have come together to present a unified request to Parks Canada for a dedicated, two-way engagement process with the outdoor industry. This joint effort seeks […]