Canadian Association of Wilderness Medicine
CAWM is a non-profit organization created with the goal of connecting Canadian practitioners, researchers, educators, and professionals in Wilderness Medicine from across Canada, and promoting the field as an area of focus and specialization.
About Us
CAWM2025
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CAWM2026
September 11-13, 2026
Hilton Whistler Hotel (and virtual)
Whistler, BC
CAWM2025 Lectures
CAWM2025 lecture recordings are NOW AVAILABLE to view or purchase. CAWM2025 attendees get automatic access. If you didn't attend the conference, you can purchase video access by registering for CAWM2025 virtual registration!
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Join the CAWM MLIG Journal Club!
Whether you're a healthcare provider, outdoor professional, first aider, or simply passionate about wilderness medicine, you're welcome to share your perspective, swap stories, and learn alongside a like-minded community.
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Events
CAWM hosts a variety of in person events including an annual conference, and wilderness medicine races. Our virtual events include Mountainside Meetups, our So You Wanna Be A...? webinar, and our Special Seminar Series.
Upcoming Events
Conference 2025
Honors & Awards
The Canadian Association of Wilderness Medicine works to recognize persons within the wilderness medical community with exceptional work and/or care given in the field of wilderness medicine.
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Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns or encounter any problems, please let us know.
