The Society

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The Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA) is a professional organization with over 1,600 landscape architects as members represented by provincial and territorial associations plus academic programs across the nation. As the voice of the profession in Canada, the CSLA is an advocate for its members on issues such as urban renewal, sustainable development and cultural heritage. The CSLA delivers programs and services for its members that:

    • Increase public awareness and promote the profession. The CSLA communication tools include the CSLA website, the CSLA membership directory, a monthly newsletter, and Landscapes/Paysages, the national magazine; [more info]
    • Provide opportunities for professional development. The CSLA holds an annual General Meeting and Congress and provides information year round to members about industry and professional learning opportunities; [more info]
    • Recognize members and celebrate member achievements within the profession through the CSLA Professional Awards and National Recognition Programs; [more info]
    • Support education and research through the Academic Council of Landscape Architecture, the accreditation of undergraduate and graduate landscape architecture programs, and recognition of student achievement and provision of scholarships; [more info] and
    • Fund student and professional landscape architecture projects and initiatives through the Landscape Architecture Canada Foundation. [more info]

    Since it was founded in 1934, the CSLA has increased awareness and appreciation of landscape architecture and the vitality of the profession in Canada and throughout the world. The Society is dedicated to continue to further its mission in advancing the art, the science and the business of landscape architecture.

    Membership in the CSLA is obtained by joining a provincial or territorial component association. Advanced education, professional work experience and in some cases passing a professional entrance exam are the requirements to become a member of a component association. Please contact the association in your province or territory for further details on how to become a member.