Daily Archives: October 15, 2026

The Alpine Club of Canada Toronto Section was deeply saddened to learn that Jeremy Fortier passed away on October 2nd following a climbing accident on September 27th. Jeremy was an active and valued member of the ACC Toronto Section, attending events such as the AGM, Ice Fest, and Section Camp. He had a passion for the outdoors and a friendly, uplifting presence.  Beyond the ACC, Jeremy was deeply engaged in the climbing community, particularly in access initiatives. He volunteered with the Ontario Alliance of Climbers for many years, beginning in 2018 when he served as Board Secretary. He subsequently joined […]

We’re excited to announce that Ian Welsted will be our guest speaker for our AGM on November 21st at The Granite Brewery and Tied House. Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly; additional details below. This event is free for all members and non members. Bio: Ian is an ACMG alpine guide, past Banff Book Festival jury member and Piolet D’Or recipient, and one of the most active alpine climbers in the Canadian Rockies. He has a love of the ACC after meeting his life partner at Artists’ Week 7 years ago, and enjoys the GMC every summer. As much […]