What is Orienteering?
Orienteering is one of the greatest outdoor activities, combining physical movement with mental challenge. It helps people connect with nature while building confidence and competence outdoors. Using a map, participants navigate to a series of checkpoints—running or walking as they choose. It’s fun, family-friendly, and open to all ages and abilities, but also offers tough competition for athletes and adventure racers. Originating in Scandinavia over a century ago, orienteering is now enjoyed worldwide, with international events and World Championships. A map, a forest, and you—what could be better?

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2026 Fall Programs

Volunteer appreciation event cancelled
The volunteer appreciation event planned for October 17 has been cancelled. We did not have enough sign-ups for it to be the celebration we had hoped for.
A spring orienteering day in Red Deer is in the works, with morning and afternoon courses on two maps, so the trip is worth making. Details will be posted once the date is set.
Thank you for everything you do for orienteering in Alberta.

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​Call for Interest: Student - Mapping Assistants
Grant-supported outreach mapping | Alberta Orienteering Association
AOA is looking for post-secondary students in STEM or Business who want to get involved in grant-supported mapping. Learn how to make orienteering maps and help create maps for our school and community outreach programs.
Previous orienteering and mapping experience is a requirement. Training provided.
Interested? Email [email protected] with a short note about your background.

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