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September 2025
SAM Summer Ops Camp
SAM Summer Ops Camp Attendees will gain firsthand experience with Whistler’s bike park, aerial adventures, guided experiences, and guest service innovations, all while engaging in in-depth discussions on environmental stewardship and business growth. Draft Schedule: Tuesday Sept 2 – 11am to 4pm optional activities. 4:30 – 5:30 Education Session. 5:30 – 8:30pm Vendor Showcase, reception and keynote Wednesday Sept 3- ...
CWSAA Bike Park Forum
The CWSAA Bike Park Forum will be taking place Sept 4 & 5 in Whistler. Thursday Sept 4 will have afternoon sessions in the classroom. Friday Sept 5 will include morning in-field sessions at the Whistler Bike Park. This year's event will follow the SAM Summer Ops Camp (which concludes noon Sept 4). The BC-Yukon meeting is being held separate ...
CWSAA ASM Fall Meeting
2025 Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba Division Fall Meeting. Location: Winsport (Calgary, Alberta) Date: Tuesday September 23 (all day) and Wednesday Sept 24 (morning only). Note on Sept 24 there will also be a full-day Lift Safety Boot Camp offered. Register HERE (CWSAA login Required) Early Bird: $375 (ends August 27) Regular Rate: $425 (August 28 – September 15) plus GST & 1.9% ...
Lift Safety Boot Camp
CWSAA is very excited to bring NSAA’s very successful Lift Safety Boot Camp into Canada. This full day session will be facilitated by Michael Lane of NSAA. It has been purposefully scheduled in conjunction with the CWSAA ASM Fall Division meeting to allow attendees to participate in the first day of ASM, if they choose, or travel with colleagues attending ...
October 2025
BC-Yukon Fall Division Meeting
2025 BC-Yukon Fall Division Meeting Location: Red Mountain Resort (Rossland, BC) Dates: Thursday October 2 (all day) and Friday October 3 (morning only). Register HERE (CWSAA login Required) Early Bird: $385 (ends August 27) Regular Rate: $435 (August 28 – September 24) plus GST & 1.9% processing fee Accommodation: on-mountain condos from $109 + $20 cleaning fee + taxes per night. ...
Northern Small Areas Meeting (Grande Prairie)
After the first successful fall meeting of small ski areas in 2024, CWSAA is expanding the offering with 2 options Grande Prairie (October 16) and Prince George (October 23). Location: Grande Prairie, Delta Hotels Grande Prairie Airport Date: Thursday October 16 (all day) This meeting is open to all CWSAA members. Small Ski Areas may apply for funding with the ...
HeliCat Canada 2025 Fall Meeting
More info to follow.
Northern Small Areas Meeting (Prince George)
After the first successful fall meeting of small ski areas in 2024, CWSAA is expanding the offering with 2 options Grande Prairie (October 16) and Prince George (October 23). Location: Hart Highlands (Prince George, BC) Date: Thursday October 23 (all day) This meeting is open to all CWSAA members. Small Ski Areas may apply for funding with the Small Ski ...
SSAOA Fall Meeting
2025 Saskatchewan Ski Area Operators Fall Meeting Location: Table Mountain (North Battleford, SK) Date: October 26-27 (Sunday evening and full day Monday). More details and registration info to follow.
March 2026
2026 BC Tourism Industry Conference
Dates: March 4-6, 2026 Location: Delta Hotel, Grand Okanagan Resort, Kelowna
April 2026
2026 CWSAA Spring Conference & Trade Show
CWSAA is happy to announce the 2026 Spring Conference will be held at the Whistler Conference Centre. More details will be available in 2025.
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