Calendar of Activities

CUSTODIAN: Contact Rob Wood at rhwood@dobber.ca

The cliff at Bon Echo rises 300 feet out of Lake Mazinaw. There's a large number of trad routes from 5.0 to 5.12. However, there's no sport climbing. 

Because the cliff lies within a provincial park, there are rules that must be observed. Make yourself familiar with them at the section website:

alpineclubtoronto.ca/bonecho/

The ACC hut is on the far side of the lake, and most climbers get there by the club boat. Pickup times must be arranged with the custodian, and are usually between 5 pm and 1030 pm on Wednesday or Friday, although other times may be arranged upon request.

HUT FEES: 

Pre-paid via e-transfer. Fees include boat transport to the dock and cliff.

Members: $25 per day/night.

Non-members: $50 per day/night.

Age 13 to 18 half price, under 13 free.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

The hut is open. Climbers sleep in their own tents. Please pack out your garbage. The last boat trip to the dock is 4pm Sunday (unless the custodian advises otherwise). Please respect the custodian’s right to go home at a reasonable hour.

TRIP CLASSIFICATION: B/C

WAIVER: You will be required to sign an ACC waiver at the dock upon arrival.

DESCRIPTION: A top-rope and trad climbing outing at Buffalo Crag, open to both beginner and experienced climbers. There are no sport climbs at Buffalo Crag. Top ropes will be set up for beginner climbers; only experienced trad climbers will be allowed to lead trad routes. All participants should be comfortable with top-rope belaying.

MAX. PARTICIPANTS: 12, at the trip leader’s discretion and pending volunteer availability.

REQUIRED GEAR: Climbing helmet (mandatory), climbing harness, climbing shoes, belay device and pear-shaped locking carabiner and any other personal items (e.g. lunch & snacks for the day, water, appropriate clothing, day pack, etc., ...).

OPTIONAL GEAR: Personal tether (e.g. Sewn sling, PAS, Petzl Connect, etc., ...), 4 locking carabiners and cordellete (for setting up top-rope anchors), quickdraws, trad rack and rope.

COST: Participants are responsible for their own park reservations and gate fees to Conservation Halton Parks.

TRIP LEADER: To sign up or get further details, contact Danylo Darewych at activities@alpineclubtoronto.ca.

TRIP CLASSIFICATION: A/B.

TRIP HAZARDS (Must read BEFORE registering): Communication and Rescue, Falls and Belaying, General Hazards, Rockfall, Terrain.

WAIVER: Please read the ACC waiver before attending. Members should ensure that their membership is up to date and have signed the online waiver. Non members should be prepared to sign a full-colour, paper copy of the waiver in ink upon arrival to the event.

MEC Toronto is hosting a gear swap on Oct 4 10 am - 2 pm.  ACC Toronto section will also be holding a silent auction so be sure to swing by!

https://www.mec.ca/en/explore/mec-gear-swap-events

CUSTODIAN: Contact Rob Wood at rhwood@dobber.ca

The cliff at Bon Echo rises 300 feet out of Lake Mazinaw. There's a large number of trad routes from 5.0 to 5.12. However, there's no sport climbing. 

Because the cliff lies within a provincial park, there are rules that must be observed. Make yourself familiar with them at the section website:

alpineclubtoronto.ca/bonecho/

The ACC hut is on the far side of the lake, and most climbers get there by the club boat. Pickup times must be arranged with the custodian, and are usually between 5 pm and 1030 pm on Wednesday or Friday, although other times may be arranged upon request.

HUT FEES: 

Pre-paid via e-transfer. Fees include boat transport to the dock and cliff.

Members: $25 per day/night.

Non-members: $50 per day/night.

Age 13 to 18 half price, under 13 free.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

The hut is open. Climbers sleep in their own tents. Please pack out your garbage. The last boat trip to the dock is 4pm Sunday (unless the custodian advises otherwise). Please respect the custodian’s right to go home at a reasonable hour.

TRIP CLASSIFICATION: B/C

WAIVER: You will be required to sign an ACC waiver at the dock upon arrival.

CUSTODIAN: Cedric De Belder at cedricdebelder@gmail.com

An added feature to your typical stay at Bon Echo this Thanksgiving Weekend involves a pot-luck Thanksgiving Feast on the Saturday night, hosted by Bryan Thompson. Here’s how it works:
Bryan will roast a stuffed Turkey and ham over the fire, with accompanying gravies and cranberry sauce. A vegan option is also provided. The cost for this is $15 per person (on top of the normal Bon Echo fees).
In addition, everyone brings a side-dish, salad or dessert to round out the meal – enough to feed 10 people. All participants enjoy the dinner family style together.
Please contact Mandy Cheng at mandy.s.cheng@gmail.com to notify her what you will bring, whether you require the vegan option, and to provide payment for the dinner. Hope to see you all there!

The cliff at Bon Echo is in a beautiful setting, rising 300 feet out of Lake Mazinaw. There is a large number of existing trad routes, from 5.0 to 5.12. However, there is no sport climbing.

Because the cliff lies within a provincial park, there are rules that must be observed (mandatory helmets is one). Make yourself familiar with them at the section website: alpineclubtoronto.ca/bonecho

The ACC hut is on the far side of the lake, and most climbers get there by the club boat. Pickup times at the public dock on North Mazinaw Heights Rd should be arranged with the custodian, and are usually between 5 pm and 1030 pm on Wednesday or Friday, although other times may be arranged upon request.
The weekday trips are Wed eve (approx 5pm) to Friday eve (approx 5pm).
The weekend trips are Friday eve (approx 5pm) to Sunday eve (approx 4pm)

HUT FEES: 
Pre-paid via e-transfer. Fees include boat transport to the dock and cliff.
Members: $25 per day/night.
Non-members: $50 per day/night.
Age 13 to 18 half price, under 13 free.

WHAT TO EXPECT:
The hut is open. Climbers sleep in their own tents. Please pack out your garbage. The last boat trip to the dock is 4pm Sunday (unless the custodian advises otherwise). Please respect the custodian’s right to go home at a reasonable hour.

TRIP CLASSIFICATION: B/C

WAIVER: You will be required to sign an ACC waiver at the dock upon arrival.

CUSTODIAN: Cedric De Belder at cedricdebelder@gmail.com

An added feature to your typical stay at Bon Echo this Thanksgiving Weekend involves a pot-luck Thanksgiving Feast on the Saturday night, hosted by Bryan Thompson. Here’s how it works:
Bryan will roast a stuffed Turkey and ham over the fire, with accompanying gravies and cranberry sauce. A vegan option is also provided. The cost for this is $15 per person (on top of the normal Bon Echo fees).
In addition, everyone brings a side-dish, salad or dessert to round out the meal – enough to feed 10 people. All participants enjoy the dinner family style together.
Please contact Mandy Cheng at mandy.s.cheng@gmail.com to notify her what you will bring, whether you require the vegan option, and to provide payment for the dinner. Hope to see you all there!

The cliff at Bon Echo is in a beautiful setting, rising 300 feet out of Lake Mazinaw. There is a large number of existing trad routes, from 5.0 to 5.12. However, there is no sport climbing.

Because the cliff lies within a provincial park, there are rules that must be observed (mandatory helmets is one). Make yourself familiar with them at the section website: alpineclubtoronto.ca/bonecho

The ACC hut is on the far side of the lake, and most climbers get there by the club boat. Pickup times at the public dock on North Mazinaw Heights Rd should be arranged with the custodian, and are usually between 5 pm and 1030 pm on Wednesday or Friday, although other times may be arranged upon request.
The weekday trips are Wed eve (approx 5pm) to Friday eve (approx 5pm).
The weekend trips are Friday eve (approx 5pm) to Sunday eve (approx 4pm)

HUT FEES: 
Pre-paid via e-transfer. Fees include boat transport to the dock and cliff.
Members: $25 per day/night.
Non-members: $50 per day/night.
Age 13 to 18 half price, under 13 free.

WHAT TO EXPECT:
The hut is open. Climbers sleep in their own tents. Please pack out your garbage. The last boat trip to the dock is 4pm Sunday (unless the custodian advises otherwise). Please respect the custodian’s right to go home at a reasonable hour.

TRIP CLASSIFICATION: B/C

WAIVER: You will be required to sign an ACC waiver at the dock upon arrival.

CUSTODIAN: Cedric De Belder at cedricdebelder@gmail.com

An added feature to your typical stay at Bon Echo this Thanksgiving Weekend involves a pot-luck Thanksgiving Feast on the Saturday night, hosted by Bryan Thompson. Here’s how it works:
Bryan will roast a stuffed Turkey and ham over the fire, with accompanying gravies and cranberry sauce. A vegan option is also provided. The cost for this is $15 per person (on top of the normal Bon Echo fees).
In addition, everyone brings a side-dish, salad or dessert to round out the meal – enough to feed 10 people. All participants enjoy the dinner family style together.
Please contact Mandy Cheng at mandy.s.cheng@gmail.com to notify her what you will bring, whether you require the vegan option, and to provide payment for the dinner. Hope to see you all there!

The cliff at Bon Echo is in a beautiful setting, rising 300 feet out of Lake Mazinaw. There is a large number of existing trad routes, from 5.0 to 5.12. However, there is no sport climbing.

Because the cliff lies within a provincial park, there are rules that must be observed (mandatory helmets is one). Make yourself familiar with them at the section website: alpineclubtoronto.ca/bonecho

The ACC hut is on the far side of the lake, and most climbers get there by the club boat. Pickup times at the public dock on North Mazinaw Heights Rd should be arranged with the custodian, and are usually between 5 pm and 1030 pm on Wednesday or Friday, although other times may be arranged upon request.
The weekday trips are Wed eve (approx 5pm) to Friday eve (approx 5pm).
The weekend trips are Friday eve (approx 5pm) to Sunday eve (approx 4pm)

HUT FEES: 
Pre-paid via e-transfer. Fees include boat transport to the dock and cliff.
Members: $25 per day/night.
Non-members: $50 per day/night.
Age 13 to 18 half price, under 13 free.

WHAT TO EXPECT:
The hut is open. Climbers sleep in their own tents. Please pack out your garbage. The last boat trip to the dock is 4pm Sunday (unless the custodian advises otherwise). Please respect the custodian’s right to go home at a reasonable hour.

TRIP CLASSIFICATION: B/C

WAIVER: You will be required to sign an ACC waiver at the dock upon arrival.

CUSTODIAN: Cedric De Belder at cedricdebelder@gmail.com

An added feature to your typical stay at Bon Echo this Thanksgiving Weekend involves a pot-luck Thanksgiving Feast on the Saturday night, hosted by Bryan Thompson. Here’s how it works:
Bryan will roast a stuffed Turkey and ham over the fire, with accompanying gravies and cranberry sauce. A vegan option is also provided. The cost for this is $15 per person (on top of the normal Bon Echo fees).
In addition, everyone brings a side-dish, salad or dessert to round out the meal – enough to feed 10 people. All participants enjoy the dinner family style together.
Please contact Mandy Cheng at mandy.s.cheng@gmail.com to notify her what you will bring, whether you require the vegan option, and to provide payment for the dinner. Hope to see you all there!

The cliff at Bon Echo is in a beautiful setting, rising 300 feet out of Lake Mazinaw. There is a large number of existing trad routes, from 5.0 to 5.12. However, there is no sport climbing.

Because the cliff lies within a provincial park, there are rules that must be observed (mandatory helmets is one). Make yourself familiar with them at the section website: alpineclubtoronto.ca/bonecho

The ACC hut is on the far side of the lake, and most climbers get there by the club boat. Pickup times at the public dock on North Mazinaw Heights Rd should be arranged with the custodian, and are usually between 5 pm and 1030 pm on Wednesday or Friday, although other times may be arranged upon request.
The weekday trips are Wed eve (approx 5pm) to Friday eve (approx 5pm).
The weekend trips are Friday eve (approx 5pm) to Sunday eve (approx 4pm)

HUT FEES: 
Pre-paid via e-transfer. Fees include boat transport to the dock and cliff.
Members: $25 per day/night.
Non-members: $50 per day/night.
Age 13 to 18 half price, under 13 free.

WHAT TO EXPECT:
The hut is open. Climbers sleep in their own tents. Please pack out your garbage. The last boat trip to the dock is 4pm Sunday (unless the custodian advises otherwise). Please respect the custodian’s right to go home at a reasonable hour.

TRIP CLASSIFICATION: B/C

WAIVER: You will be required to sign an ACC waiver at the dock upon arrival.

Topic: William Mazurek and Joah Faria will talk about their experience at ACC Toronto's Section Camp this summer.

https://alpineclubtoronto.ca/bonecho/

CUSTODIAN: Contact Gavin Smith at gavin@gavinsmith.ca

The cliff at Bon Echo is in a beautiful setting, rising 300 feet out of Lake Mazinaw. There is a large number of existing trad routes, from 5.0 to 5.12. However, there is no sport climbing.

Because the cliff lies within a provincial park, there are rules that must be observed (mandatory helmets is one). Make yourself familiar with them at the section website:
alpineclubtoronto.ca/bonecho/

The ACC hut is on the far side of the lake, and most climbers get there by the club boat. Pickup times at the public dock on North Mazinaw Heights Rd should be arranged with the custodian, and are usually between 5 pm and 1030 pm on Wednesday or Friday, although other times may be arranged upon request.
The weekday trips are Wed eve (approx 5pm) to Friday eve (approx 5pm).
The weekend trips are Friday eve (approx 5pm) to Sunday eve (approx 4pm)

HUT FEES: 
Pre-paid via e-transfer. Fees include boat transport to the dock and cliff.
Members: $25 per day/night.
Non-members: $50 per day/night.
Age 13 to 18 half price, under 13 free.

WHAT TO EXPECT:
The hut is open. Climbers sleep in their own tents. Please pack out your garbage. The last boat trip to the dock is 4pm Sunday (unless the custodian advises otherwise). Please respect the custodian’s right to go home at a reasonable hour.

TRIP CLASSIFICATION: B/C

WAIVER: You will be required to sign an ACC waiver at the dock upon arrival.

https://alpineclubtoronto.ca/bonecho/

CUSTODIAN: Contact Gavin Smith at gavin@gavinsmith.ca

The cliff at Bon Echo is in a beautiful setting, rising 300 feet out of Lake Mazinaw. There is a large number of existing trad routes, from 5.0 to 5.12. However, there is no sport climbing.

Because the cliff lies within a provincial park, there are rules that must be observed (mandatory helmets is one). Make yourself familiar with them at the section website:
alpineclubtoronto.ca/bonecho/

The ACC hut is on the far side of the lake, and most climbers get there by the club boat. Pickup times at the public dock on North Mazinaw Heights Rd should be arranged with the custodian, and are usually between 5 pm and 1030 pm on Wednesday or Friday, although other times may be arranged upon request.
The weekday trips are Wed eve (approx 5pm) to Friday eve (approx 5pm).
The weekend trips are Friday eve (approx 5pm) to Sunday eve (approx 4pm)

HUT FEES: 
Pre-paid via e-transfer. Fees include boat transport to the dock and cliff.
Members: $25 per day/night.
Non-members: $50 per day/night.
Age 13 to 18 half price, under 13 free.

WHAT TO EXPECT:
The hut is open. Climbers sleep in their own tents. Please pack out your garbage. The last boat trip to the dock is 4pm Sunday (unless the custodian advises otherwise). Please respect the custodian’s right to go home at a reasonable hour.

TRIP CLASSIFICATION: B/C

WAIVER: You will be required to sign an ACC waiver at the dock upon arrival.

DESCRIPTION: A top-rope, sport and trad climbing outing at Buffalo Crag, open to both beginner outdoor climbers with prior experience and experienced climbers. There will be opportunities for top ropes to be set up for beginner climbers; only experienced trad climbers will be allowed to lead sport and trad routes. All participants should be comfortable with top-rope belaying and have familiarity with outdoor climbing. All participants are responsible for their own safety. Climbing is self-guided.

MAX. PARTICIPANTS: 12, at the trip leader’s discretion and pending volunteer availability.

REQUIRED GEAR: Climbing helmet (mandatory), climbing harness, climbing shoes, belay device and pear-shaped locking carabiner and any other personal items (e.g. lunch & snacks for the day, water, appropriate clothing, day pack, etc., ...).

OPTIONAL GEAR: Personal tether (e.g. Sewn sling, PAS, Petzl Connect, etc., ...), 4 locking carabiners and cordellete (for setting up top-rope anchors), quickdraws, trad rack and rope.

COST: Participants are responsible for their own park reservations and gate fees to Conservation Halton Parks.

TRIP LEADER: To sign up or get further details, contact Rob Patterson at robpatterson5@gmail.com

TRIP CLASSIFICATION: A/B.

TRIP HAZARDS (Must read BEFORE registering): Communication and Rescue, Falls and Belaying, General Hazards, Rockfall, Terrain.

WAIVER: Please read the ACC waiver before attending. Members should ensure that their membership is up to date and have signed the online waiver. Non members should be prepared to sign a full-colour, paper copy of the waiver in ink upon arrival to the event.