2026 – Page 3 – Alpine Club of Canada Toronto Section

March 18, 2026Outdoor Activity by Kevin Liu

Earth Day Clean Up: Tiffany Falls – Sun Apr 19 @ 8 am

When: Sunday April 19th. Meet at Tiffany Falls Parking at 8:00AM. Where: Tiffany Falls, Hamilton, ON Description: Cleaning of trash at Tiffany Falls; a very popular location not just for the ACC Toronto Section during winter ice climbing but also many locals. Some high angle cleaning of along the steep slopes and cliffs of Tiffany Falls, possibly prussiking up and down fixed rope. Contact trip leader for details. Meet at Tiffany Falls Trailhead at 8:00AM. Cost: Free except your time and dedication to keeping our planet clean! Maximum Participants: no limit Gear: Helmet, harness, leash, work gloves (some will be provided), approach shoes, prussiks and/or ascender, […]

March 17, 2026News, Pub Nite by Kevin Liu

Pub Nite: New Location and Schedule

As many were aware, our long-standing Pub Nite location (The Imperial) sadly closed late last year. However, this did not mean the end for our section’s monthly social gathering; we’re pleased to announce a new location and schedule for this season’s Pub Nite Series! Our Pub Nite Series for this season will be on the first Tuesday of every month at C’est What? near St. Lawrence Market. What to expect:Our social evening will begin after 7 pm, kicking off the evening at 7:30 pm. At 8 pm, a guest speaker will regale us with stories of adventure followed by more […]

February 25, 2026Uncategorized by Kevin Liu

Mountaineering: ACC Toronto Section Camp 2026 – Space Remaining!

There are still some spots available for our annual Toronto Section Camp! Our section camp will take place between July 19-26 at Rogers Pass, Glacial National Park launching from the very popular Illecillewaet Hut (A.O. Wheeler Hut) – an fantastic base camp for your mountaineering adventures. The area bears much historic significance and is said to be the birth place of alpinism in North America. Many iconic and historic adventures await you! On the north side of the highway, the Hermit Range provides many popular objectives on both good rock and ice, Tupper and the peaks of the Rogers massif […]

February 25, 2026News by Kevin Liu

News: Toronto Section Treasurer needed!

The ACC Toronto Section is searching for a volunteer that would be interested in becoming our section’s treasurer. This very important position is critical to our section and being able to run club events and activities. If you are interested in volunteering for the position or want to know more, please reach out to Cynthia at chair@alpineclubtoronto.ca.

February 24, 2026News by Kevin Liu

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival – Tickets on sale!

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival arrives in Toronto March 21-22 at TIFF Lightbox. This year will have 4 programs spread between Saturday and Sunday. Check out our sister site for program details and ticket purchasing! 15% off if you purchase a festival pass to see all 4 shows! 10% discount for students!

February 24, 2026Pub Nite by Kevin Liu

Pub Nite: ‘Rogers Pass’ with Roger Wallis – TUE Mar 3 @ 8 pm

Our Pub Nite series returns at a new location; C’est What! Hope to see you all there on Tuesday March 3rd! Come socialize beforehand starting at 6 pm with our guest speaker Roger Wallis presenting at 8 pm. When: TUESDAY March 3rd @ 8:00 pm; social begins at 6:00 pm Where: C’est What – 67 Front St E Directions:Closest TTC: Union StationAccessible via GO Transit and the Gardiner;Green P parking nearby (Church St & Conger Coal Ln, ~3 min walk) Topic: Join us as our guest speaker Roger Wallis speaks about Rogers Pass (mountain range in BC), which is the location of […]

January 20, 2026Mountaineering, News by Kevin Liu

News: Toronto Section Camp 2026 Registration Open

Registration is now open for our 2026 Section Camp taking place July 19-26. Through great odds, we’ve secured the elusive Illecillewaet Hut (A.O. Wheeler Hut) in Glacier National Park. The hut provides great access to many mountain ranges including Mount Sir Donald. At section camp, we are offering both guided and self-guided participation. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop or improve your mountaineering skills! Trip logistics have been handled by our amazing mountaineering coordinator and section camp committee that were able to put together this amazing trip in such a short amount of time. Please note that a deposit […]

January 20, 2026Snow/Ski/Board by Kevin Liu

Snow Sport: Wapta Traverse (Unguided) – Mar 16-20

WHERE: Wapta Icefields, AB WHEN: March 16 – 20, 2026 DESCRIPTION: We’ll be skiing the classic north–south Wapta Traverse across the Wapta and Waputik Icefields, starting from Peyto Lake and finishing near Sherbrooke Lake / Great Divide Lodge on Highway 1. The route links four ACC huts and travels over glaciers, passes and broad alpine bowls, with lots of opportunity for summit “side quests” and powder laps along the way. This is not a rushed itinerary: five days gives us ample time to move safely, manage conditions and still go after a few peaks. Arrival – Fri 13 March: Flight to YYC, Car Rental, Drive to Canmore […]

January 20, 2026Snow/Ski/Board by Kevin Liu

Snow Sport: Limberlost Forest Snowsport Day Trip – Feb 28

WHEN: Saturday February 28th 2026, 9am-5pm WHERE: Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Preserve (https://limberlostforest.com/) DESCRIPTION: Enjoy a day of backcountry skiing or splitboarding right here in Ontario at the beautiful Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Preserve. Located about 3 hours north of Toronto, close to Huntsville, this location boasts over 70 kilometers of trails, 20 lakes and more than 10,000 unspoiled acres in the Muskoka wilderness. Thanks to the great work of the West Wind Highlands Ski Touring Association (https://wwhsta.org/), there are plenty of skiable gladed runs situated at the old Limberlost ski resort (the old T-bar, believed to be the oldest in Canada, is […]

January 20, 2026Ice Climbing by Kevin Liu

Ice Climbing: Algoma Alternative – Feb 13-16

WHEN: Feb 13 – 16, 2026Departure for Algoma will be Friday, Feb. 13 (after work);Return from Algoma on Monday, Feb. 16, 2025 (after climbing). WHERE: Blind River, Iron Bridge, Ontario (6 hours north of Toronto) DESCRIPTION: Three days of ice climbing. Lots of good ice. Multiple areas with multiple climbs between 20-50 metres high. ACCOMMODATION: We will be staying at the “7 Birches” cottage at the former Mountain View Camp on Lake Duborne, 13-14 km north of Blind River. There’s room for up to 8 participants in the cottage. Cost for the cottage: about $30-35 per person per night (depending on how many people […]

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