2025 – Page 3 – Alpine Club of Canada Toronto Section

April 2, 2025Hiking, Social by Kevin Liu

Hiking: Training and Social – Riverdale Park East

WHEN: Every Wednesday from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm starting April 9th for the month of April, May, and June. WHERE: Riverdale Park East meeting east side of Broadview Street, south of Millbrook Crescent, south of tennis courts DESCRIPTION:Our weekly training and social every Wednesday continues for the month of April, May and June at Riverdale Park East. Club members have planned weekly outdoor training for a chance to keep active, and a social outing. A great addition to our other social events! Walk/jog up and down the hill at Riverdale Park East by Broadview and Millbrook streetcar stop. Keep […]

March 18, 2025Course by Kevin Liu

Course: Wilderness First Aid and Advanced Wilderness First Aid – Apr 18-20 & Apr 25-27

WHEN:Course 1: Wilderness First Aid – Apr 18-20Course 2: Advanced Wilderness First Aid – Apr 25-27 WHERE: Everton Scout Camp COST: $425 (HST included) per course, includes books and accommodation. Does not include meals. 100% non-refundable/non-transferable deposit will be required for registration. *Consult trip leader for payment deadlines. $50 discount will be offered to those who sign up for both the basic and advance. Wilderness First Aid: Basic level of Wilderness & Remote First Aid that covers material in Standard First Aid & CPR, plus special material on techniques for wilderness and remote areas. Course also offers strategies for providing extended care for up […]

March 18, 2025News by Kevin Liu

BCMFF in Toronto this weekend!

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival finally reaches Toronto on Friday March 21st! We’re nearly sold out but there are a few tickets left for any last-minute buyers. Tickets and Show Info We also have Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival – Toronto t-shirts for sale. There is a cotton option as well as Rab technical shirts in Nightfall Blue (men’s sizes) and Beluga (women’s sizes). Online purchase only – pickup during the Film Festival OR at the March 20 Pub Nite. Purchase T-Shirts Here As always, our section will run a booth so if you see any would-be members, feel free […]

March 17, 2025Pub Nite by Kevin Liu

Pub Nite: ‘Yosemite HowTo and HowNotTo’ – Mar 20 @ 7:30 pm

When: Thurs Mar 20th @ 7:30 pm Where: Imperial Pub, Back Room – 54 Dundas Street East, Toronto Topic: In October 2024 four teams of Toronto ACC members found themselves in Yosemite Valley at the same time, with a wide range of aspirations and objectives. Join Cynthia, Mark, Laura, Alec, John & Argenis for a HowTo and HowNotTo of climbing in Yosemite, and to discover some of the trials and tribulations experienced when multi-pitch free-climbing and aid-climbing.

February 19, 2025News by Kevin Liu

Applications Open: 2025 ACC Summer Leadership Course

Applications for the 2025 ACC Summer Leadership Course are now being accepted. This year’s course will take place during the 4th week of the 2025 Hatteras Group GMC, in the Northern Selkirks of British Columbia from July 26th to August 2nd, 2025. More information about the course can be found on the ACC webpage: https://alpineclubofcanada.ca/adventure/summer-leadership-course/. Applicants will be required to submit a complete application no later than 11:59 PM (MST) on March 31st, 2025, which includes the following three components:

February 18, 2025Pub Nite, Rock Climbing by Mark Hurst

Pub Nite: ‘Algoma Rock 2025’ – Feb 20 @ 7:30pm

When: Thurs Feb 20th @ 7:30 pm Where: Imperial Pub, Back Room – 54 Dundas Street East, Toronto Topic: Tired of the Escarpment? Bored of Bon Echo? Looking for new challenges? Then come to a presentation about the incredible rock climbing in Algoma county, north of Lake Huron. Get the goods on big 100+ metre cliffs, multi-pitch trad and sport routes, dozens of 30 metre cliffs and lots of First Ascent potential! Join Danylo Darewych and Mark Hurst as they discuss further rock climbing development and adventures north of Lake Huron.

January 29, 2025Ice Climbing, News by Kevin Liu

Madawaska Ice Fest Tickets On Sale Now!

Tickets for clinics at Madawaska Ice Fest 2025 are now available for purchase! The ice festival, organized by the Toronto Section, has partnered with Muskoka Mountain Works and One Axe Pursuits to run two solid days of ice climbing clinics. Participants of any skill level are welcome; membership not required to participate. There are limited spots for the clinics and dinner so don’t delay! On top of that, we’re also hosting a dinner social! Come on up to the Maynooth Area for some wicked ice climbing and get to know the ice climbing community. Tickets here! Details here!

January 28, 2025Snow/Ski/Board by Kevin Liu

Snow Sport: Algoma Backcountry – Feb 14-17

WHEN: Friday February 14, 2025 – Monday February 17, 2025 WHERE: Bellevue Valley Lodge, Goulais River ON DESCRIPTION: This Family Day weekend let’s head up to Algoma for some of the best backcountry skiing and splitboarding Ontario has to offer! We’ll be spending 3 nights (Friday – Sunday) and 3 days (Saturday – Monday) backcountry skiing at the Bellevue Valley Lodge where 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!https://www.bellevuevalleylodge.ca COST: $380 […]

January 23, 2025News, Social by Kevin Liu

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival – Mar 21-22

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival is here in Toronto March 21-22. This year, the festival will be held at TIFF Lightbox. Until Jan 31, get 10% off any ticket purchase and 15% off if you purchase a festival pass to see all three shows! Details for programs coming soon! Visit our sister site for info and more!

January 23, 2025Ice Climbing, News by Kevin Liu

Ice Climbing: Madawaska Ice Fest – Feb 21-23

Our section is proud to announce the first annual Madawaska Ice Festival from Feb 21st to 23rd. Join us in the Maynooth area for a weekend of ice climbing, clinics, social activities and much more! More details to come!

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