Alpine Club of Canada: Toronto Section

Yearly Archives: 2022

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Climbing: ACC Half Price Night – True North Climbing

Since the pandemic, and the temporary closures of climbing gyms, half price nights at climbing gyms had been suspended. We’re glad to announce that True North Climbing still honours the monthly half price climbing night! ACC members receive a half price day pass on the last Wednesday of each month. (This discount is valid only with proof of ACC membership). True North Climbing has hundreds of different top-rope (and lead) routes, bouldering problems, as well as a generous auto-belay section. With a very active route setting team, new routes can be found nearly every week. Regardless of whether you are […]
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Snow Sport: Algoma Backcountry – Feb 24-27

WHEN: Thursday February 24, 2023 – Monday February 27, 2023WHERE: Bellevue Valley Lodge, Goulais River ONDESCRIPTION: This February, let’s head up to Algoma for some of the best backcountry skiing andsplitboarding Ontario has to offer! We’ll be spending 3 nights and 3 days backcountry skiing at the Bellevue Valley Lodge. The owners have been clearing and maintaining their glades for over 40 years. With 1000 acres to play in, yearly snow accumulation of 250-300 inches and over 200 meters of vertical drop, we’ll be primed for some exceptional steep and deep! In addition, we’ll be there for the lodge’s annual […]
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Volunteers Needed!

Hi Everyone! We’re in desperate need of volunteers for the executive board. If you want to contribute to the growth and direction of the club, we need you! We’re hoping to fill the following positions: Secretary Activities Chair Leadership and Training Chair, AND committee members If you are interested or would like to know more, please reach out to chair@alpineclubtoronto.ca Additionally, we’re asking our membership if a few people could assist with running our AGM on Nov 26th; it would be minor tasks day-of. Please reach out to Bryan Thompson if interested.
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Alpine Club of Canada Toronto Section Notice of Meeting – Sat Nov 26 @ 5:30 pm

TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF: The Alpine Club of Canada, Toronto SectionTake notice that the Annual General Meeting of members of the Alpine Club of Canada, Toronto Section will be held on Saturday November 26th at The Pilot between 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Be advised that the agenda for the meeting, the Minutes of the 2021 AGM, Yearly Financial Report, and the slates for election of the board of directors, will be sent to all members two weeks prior to the AGM. Also note that only members in good standing will be permitted to vote at the meeting. Please ensure […]
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Pub Nite Series: Film – ‘BORIS’ – Thurs Nov 17 @ 7:30 pm

WHEN: Thurs Nov 17th @ 7:30 pm WHERE: Imperial Pub, Back Room – 54 Dundas Street East, Toronto TOPIC: Please join us in of private viewing of ‘BORIS’ a post-mortem film of Boris Kaschenko, a dear friend to many Toronto section members. Boris was the Toronto section’s leadership and training committee chair for many years and played a critical role in the development and growth of the club. We are proud to present the film ‘BORIS’ in honour of his life and passion for mountaineering. We would like to thank the Kaschenko family for this amazing opportunity for a private […]
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Snow Sport: Rust Remover – Tremblant

WHEN: December 15 – 18  OR December 16 – 18  WHERE: Mont Tremblant, QC  DESCRIPTION: Let’s dust off the rust with arguably some of the best skiing and snowboarding  this side of the Rockies! Mont Tremblant is conveniently located an hour north of Montreal about  a 6.5 hour drive from Toronto. Ideal for a quick trip to kick off the season!  We’ll be staying right in the middle of the action at Tour Des Voyageurs for 3 nights. Guests have  access to the outdoor hot tub, ski lockers and all rooms have kitchenettes. We’ll be located in the  heart of […]
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ACC Toronto’s Annual Bon Echo Thanksgiving Weekend

When: Oct 8th – Oct 10thWhere: ACC Toronto Bon Echo HutDescription: An added feature to your typical stay at Bon Echo this Thanksgiving Weekend involves a pot-luck Thanksgiving Feast on the Saturday night, hosted by Bryan Thompson. Here’s how it works: Bryan will roast a stuffed Turkey and ham over the fire, with accompanying gravies and cranberry sauce. A vegan option is also provided. The cost for this is $10 per person (on top of the normal Bon Echo fees). In addition, everyone brings a side-dish, salad or dessert to round out the meal – enough to feed 10 people. […]
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Pub Nite Series: ‘The Couch to La Cloche’ – Thurs Oct 20 @ 7:30 pm

WHEN: Thurs Oct 20th @ 7:30 pm WHERE: Imperial Pub, Back Room – 54 Dundas Street East, Toronto Topic: Victoria Farmer makes her ACC pub night debut with “The Couch to La Cloche” – a presentation on hiking Killarney’s La Cloche Silhouette Trail. With an all-star cast that doesn’t really sit on the couch, including twice previous ACC Chair Gary Norton, and breakout ACC members Nelson Mendelez, Adrian Typa, Barbora Grochalova, and Robert Patterson. We don’t yet know how things will play out in this presentation, but history, geology, shenanigans and other great hikes in Ontario may or may not […]
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ACC Toronto Section searching for Board Members

The Board of Directors is once again seeking volunteers to join the board.  In particular we are looking for the following positions: Section Chair Secretary Leadership and Training Committee members Activities Chair If interested please reach out to chair@alpineclubtoronto.ca
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Save The Date! Annual General Meeting – 5:30 pm Nov 26 @ The Pilot

We’ll be holding our Annual General Meeting on November 26th at The Pilot! More details to come, please save the date and we hope to see you there!
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