Alpine Club of Canada: Toronto Section

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Save The Date! ACC Toronto Section AGM – Nov 22

We’re excited to announce our annual Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be on Saturday November 22nd starting at 5:30 pm for member business. One HUGE update for our AGM this year is a change of venue; this year, we will be hosting our AGM at The Granite Brewery & Tied House! Please save the date as we’ve secured our customary keynote speaker and are hoping you’ll join us for our our annual club celebration! Please be on the looking for a RSVP for this year’s AGM as we would like to ensure that we plan accordingly for your attendance. Hoping […]
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Climbing: Mount Nemo – Sept 28

WHEN: September 28th, 2025 WHERE:Mount Nemo Conservation Area (Reservations recommended). DESCRIPTION: Mount Nemo is the largest Escarpment crag in the Toronto area with more than 200 sport and trad routes. There is a top-roping ban at Nemo — clifftop anchors for top-ropes are not allowed, so climbers must lead the route from the ground up and then build an anchor for others to top-rope it. Therefore several lead climbers will be needed. MAX. PARTICIPANTS: 10, at the trip leader’s discretion and pending volunteer availability. All participants should be comfortable with top-rope belaying. Familiarity with lead belaying and cleaning anchors is beneficial. REQUIRED GEAR: Climbing helmet […]
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2025 Canadian Alpine Journal (CAJ) ACC x MEC Annual Launch and Volunteers – Sept 13 @ MEC Toronto

Hi everyone! Our annual launch of the Canadian Alpine Journal (CAJ) is taking place on Saturday September 13th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at MEC Toronto! We’re also hoping for some members to volunteer to spread the word of our club! If you’re interested in volunteering, please email our Section Chair at chair@alpineclubtoronto.ca. Either way, hoping to see you there!
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Last chance to donate and be famous!

As many of you know, we’ve successfully purchased a new boat to keep our Bon Echo activities afloat. This wouldn’t have been achievable if it were not for our fantastic membership and community! We’re putting out a final call for donations if you wish to have your name on the donor plaque which will be installed on the boat next spring. Please donate to the Bon Echo Boat fund before the end of 2023. Full details below: https://alpineclubtoronto.ca/bonecho/
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ACC Toronto Section searching for Board Members

The Board of Directors is once again seeking volunteers to join the board.  In particular we are looking for the following positions: Section Chair Secretary Leadership and Training Committee members Activities Chair If interested please reach out to chair@alpineclubtoronto.ca
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Rattlesnake Point: Gym to Crag Top Rope Clinic

WHEN: Sept 11th 2021 at 9:00AM – 5:00PM WHERE: Rattlesnake Point Upper Parking Lot DESCRIPTION: A top-roping day designed for gym climbers who want to get outdoors. Come and learn how the climbing feels without pretty painted holds! We’ll meet in the upper parking lot at 9 am. COST: $9.50 plus tax (park entry fee) paid to Conservation Halton – Online reservation for Rattlesnake Point required: conservationhalton.ca/parks GEAR: Rock Climbing Helmet (mandatory), harness, climbing shoes, belay device, 2 locking carabiners, lunch, water, sunscreen, and insect repellent TRIP LEADER: To sign up please fill out this google form: https://forms.gle/sruXuSdnwTU8uyz96 MAX PARTICIPANTS: 8 TRIP CLASSIFICATION: A […]
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An Important Message About ACC-YYZ Outdoor Activities

My fellow outdoor enthusiasts, Since the Coronavirus pandemic began, the ACC-YYZ has worked tirelessly to provide you with the outdoor activities we all love, in a safe and responsible manner that helps limit the spread of COVID-19. It hasn’t been an easy year, and we applaud our members who have found creative ways to get outside and climb, hike, ski, bike, and stay active while respecting provincial and local guidelines from Public Officers of Health. I am particularly grateful for the many volunteers who have stepped up to lead trips, be custodians, run committees, and serve on your board of […]
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ACC YYZ Calendar is up and running!

We want to thank all of our members for their patience while we sorted out the kinks in our new website. We are pleased to announce that all is now well and the website is up and functioning. We hope to have it updated with new content by the end of February. Our events calendar is up on our website once again! Special thanks to Gavin Smith for helping with it. We are still using the google calendar, but it has a new look at home. The calendar can be accessed through the events calendar link under news and events […]
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Pub Nite!

February 6, 2020 at 7:30 pm, The Imperial Pub, 54 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON M5B 1C7 The ACC Toronto Section gathers on the second Thursday of every month in the backroom of the Imperial Pub. It is a great time for new and old members to socialize, get to know each other and share climbing stories.  Are you a new member who is curious about getting to know other members and how to get started with the club?  Pub Nite is the perfect opportunity to do just that.  There is a guest speaker(s) every month to tell the tale of some […]
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SOIceFest

February 7,8,9, Maynooth, Ontario ACC YYZ is once again proud to be involved with SOIceFest (www.SOIceFest.com). It looks to be bigger and better than ever before. For all those that have yet to register for the Evening Program at the ANAF Hall in Maynooth: You can do so on the SOIceFest shop page:http://soicefest.com/festshop. Don’t forget to check out their calendar of clinics and events! Don’t miss the chance to purchase locally roasted Madawaska Coffee at a special price. FestShop closes THIS Wednesday at midnight. This year we’ll be supporting SOIceFest’s inaugural mixed climbing session at Papineau Roadside Sunday from 9am […]
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