AdvoCamp 2026

June 4–7, 2026 | CNIB Lake Joe, Ontario

Guide Dog AdvoCamp returns to beautiful CNIB Lake Joe as an immersive, in-person experience designed by and for guide dog handlers! AdvoCamp brings handlers from across Canada together for a weekend of:

• Advocacy skill-building workshops
• Hands-on learning for guide dog teams
• Community building and peer support
• Recreation, relaxation, and Lake Joe fun

Location & Travel

AdvoCamp takes place at CNIB Lake Joe, located at 4 Joe Finley Way, MacTier, ON. Lake Joe is a fully accessible camp designed with the needs of people with sight loss and guide dog teams in mind.

Accessible shuttles are planned from Pearson International Airport and Durham College Oshawa GO station for those who require transportation to camp. Please indicate on the registration form if you would like to be picked up or dropped off at Pearson International Airport or Durham College Oshawa GO station. 

Travel Subsidies

Participants who reside outside Ontario may apply for one of our travel subsidies, which cover up to 50% of travel costs to camp.

Please email a cost estimate from your travel provider, method of travel, and departure city to advocacy@cnib.ca. Travel subsidies are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Registration

AdvoCamp welcomes current guide dog handlers, with priority given to first-time attendees. The registration fee for 2026 is $300, which includes:

• Accommodation (rooms will be shared unless a private room is required for medical reasons)
• Meals
• Workshop materials
• All recreation activities

How to Register

Click here to register for AdvoCamp 2026.

After completing the registration form, a payment link will only be sent to confirmed participants to ensure spots are reserved for eligible attendees. 

Spaces are limited, so early registration is encouraged. If have further questions regarding AdvoCamp, please email us at advocacy@cnib.ca.

We can’t wait to welcome you to Lake Joe for an unforgettable AdvoCamp 2026!