Monthly Archives: January 2026

Where: Calabogie, Ontario When: Jan 30 – Feb 1 Description: A weekend event at a reliable ice climbing area with many climbs having a range of difficulties. Calabogie is about five hours from Toronto. Accommodations have been arranged in Ottawa for climbers arriving Friday night and leaving Sunday afternoon (contact the trip leader).  We will car-pool from Ottawa on Saturday and Sunday. Top-ropes will be established but leaders are very welcome.  The trip will be cross-advertised with the Ottawa Section.  Additional climbing possibly at Lac Poisson Blanc or Gatineau Park (Quebec). Trip Leader: For information on directions, meet-up spot and times, and […]
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Where: Maynooth, ON When: Feb 6-8 The second annual Madawaska Ice Fest is a celebration of ice climbing, hosted by the Alpine Club of Canada Toronto Section. We invite participants of all skill levels and abilities to join us for a weekend of climbing and community. There will be both open climbing and clinics on Saturday and Sunday. A dinner and celebratory party on Saturday Feb 7 will be hosted at The Arlington Gasthaus & Speakeasy in Maynooth. Follow us @Madawaska_IceFest to keep up-to-date with the latest information about registration, clinics, schedule, etc..   Registration will be open soon – […]
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Where: Illecillewaet Hut (A.O. Wheeler Hut), Rogers Pass, Glacier National Park When: July 19-26, 2026 – 7 nights Description: For the first time in 25 years the Toronto Section Camp will return to the birthplace of alpinism in North America, including one of the 50 Classics Climbs of North America, the Northwest Arête of Mount Sir Donald. Many of the routes are steeped in tradition and history, an interesting fact to remember as you reach for that next impeccable quartzite handhold or take that next footstep along one of the many trails which wind through the lush cedar forests that dominate the region.  […]
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