Yearly Archives: 2026

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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