Welcome to the Canadian Veteran Adventure Foundation (CVAF) website
“It was a truly rewarding experience as a therapist to witness first-hand the transformation that occurred in this group over the course of the weekend; anxiety transformed into smiles and expressions of joy.”
Dr. S. R. Brock, PhD, B.C.E.T.S.
Registered Doctoral Psychologist
The Canadian Veteran Adventure Foundation (CVAF) was founded in Calgary, AB, in 2006 by Cpl. (ret.) Christian McEachern, C.D, a 14 year Canadian Forces Veteran.
McEachern left his military career in 2001 following the diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). While studying Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership (ETOL) at Calgary's Mount Royal University, he started noticing positive changes to his life. On an expedition with his ETOL class, the idea to create an organization that could help other Canadian Forces (CF) and RCMP Veterans who are struggling, connect with the outdoors and reclaim their lust for life was born. Since 2006, the CVAF has been building the foundation of an organization committed to helping injured CF Veterans and their families through positive outdoor programming.
Our programs are mostly based in Alberta and Western Canada with participants coming from BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan for now. CVAF plans to expand to Manitoba, Ontario and other regions once proper funding is acheived.
Check out our new 2011 Programs Page, its sure to be our best season yet!
These are our just some of our 2011 summer program sponsors, to see more of our supporters go to our donor recognition webpage
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Discussions, and photos of our recent events.
*Last updated 9 March 2011
Our CF clients pay nothing to attend our programs! The CVAF is a registered not for profit organization. Visit our Donate page to find out how you can support us financially.
Proudly Serving Canada's injured Veterans since 2006
