Association of Canadian Mountain Guides
- Association of Canadian Mountain Guides
The Association of Canadian Mountain Guides is Canada's only internationally recognized guide association. The Association has over 600 members, and coordinates internationally recognized training and certification programmes.
The ACMG is a registered non-profit society with an elected, volunteer executive. The association and its activities are funded solely by membership dues and donations.
History
The ACMG was formed in 1963 with the encouragement of Parks Canada. In 1972, the ACMG became the first non European member of the International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations (IFMGA), the international body that sets professional standards for mountain guides worldwide.
External links
* [http://www.acmg.ca/ The official ACMG web site]
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