The Wildland Fire Canada Conference (WFCC) + Canadian Smoke Forum brings together wildland fire management agencies, Indigenous knowledge holders and experts, scientists, emergency management professionals, researchers, partners, and collaborators from across Canada and around the world.

The 2026 conference theme is “Connecting Operations, Research, and Community Action.” The event focuses on wildland fire management, science, Indigenous fire stewardship, community resilience, smoke impacts, technology, wildfire operations, prevention and mitigation, and knowledge-sharing across the wildland fire community.

The conference also includes hands-on workshops, field trips, networking opportunities, presentations, and a trade show. Field-trip options include FireSmart and prescribed-fire demonstrations, as well as an overnight trip to Prince Albert National Park.

Registration

Registration is currently open.

Current registration rate: $750 CAD through October 18
Late registration: $850 CAD, October 19–23
Student registration: $250 CAD
One-day / Smoke Forum only: $250 CAD
Virtual registration: $300 CAD

Wildland Fire Canada Conference – Information & Registration