Phase 1
Formation and consultation
Incorporation, governance setup, stakeholder engagement, and scoping of priority areas.
Development
Association development updates
This page documents the ongoing development of the Association, including key milestones, priorities, and planned next steps.
The Canadian Canyoning Association (CCA) is a newly incorporated organization currently in its development phase. The Association has been created to support the responsible practice of canyoning in Canada through national standards, environmental stewardship, safety collaboration, and community engagement.
Development updates are published regularly following board meetings to reflect the current state of progress and direction of the Association. This page is intended for members, partners, land managers, funding bodies, and other stakeholders.
Current status
Snapshot
High-level overview, reviewed as the board’s work advances.
IncorporationCompleted
Governance and board structureIn progress
National standards frameworkEarly development
Events calendarBeing populated
Environmental and safety initiativesPlanning phase
Roadmap
Indicative direction over 12 to 24 months
This is not a commitment or a fixed timeline. Progress between phases may overlap and will depend on resources, consultation, and partnerships.
Phase 2
Draft standards and partnerships
Development of draft frameworks, collaboration with relevant organizations, and consultation with professionals and stakeholders.
Phase 3
Pilot initiatives and education
Testing approaches, educational initiatives, and early programs where appropriate.
Phase 4
Formal adoption and expansion
Refinement, adoption, and broader implementation of standards and programs.
Board updates
Published notes
The first monthly development notes will appear here after they are published from the administration dashboard. Until then, the snapshot above is the current public record.