The Association of Canadian Sea Kayak Guides (ACSKG) is an organization which advocates the highest standards of professional sea kayak guides and sea kayak guiding in Canada. Organized and run by and for those who work as tour leaders in Canadian coastal waters, the ACSKG promotes safety and responsibility in commercial sea kayak tours. The Association of Canadian Sea Kayak Guides was the first organization to have their standards approved by Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve & Haida Heritage Site. ACSKG standards are the benchmark against which all other standards are evaluated.

Purpose

The purpose of the ACSKG is:

• To set a high standard for commercial sea kayak guiding in the marine waters of Canada;
• To develop and maintain standards for commercial sea kayaking in Canada and to certify guides according to these standards;
• To encourage continual professional development in the many aspects of leadership from safety to natural and cultural interpretation; and,
• To represent the interests of professional sea kayaking guides to private, commercial and government groups.