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Hiking: Training and Social – Riverdale Park East
Hiking: Training and Social – Riverdale Park East
September 2, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
WHEN: Weekly on Wednesdays 6:30 – 8:00 pm dependent on volunteer availability.
WHERE: Riverdale Park East meeting east side of Broadview Street, south of Millbrook Crescent, south of tennis courts.
DESCRIPTION:
Come to our mountaineering training and social activity at Riverdale Park East. This event provides a chance for some much needed training for summer objectives, an opportunity to keep active, and a social outing; a great addition to our other social events!
Walk/jog up and down the hill at Riverdale Park East by Broadview and Millbrook streetcar stop. Keep your heart rate and morale high. Keep a steady pace/effort that should not feel hard at any time during the workout but may leave you pleasantly tired at the end. This event occurs rain or shine.
Itinerary:
Meet at the top of the hill on Broadview Street – Workout starts 6:45 pm SHARP.
Warmup – 10 minutes.
Training – 1 hour.
Cool down – 5 minutes.
Depending on interest, we will find a pub on the Danforth.
COST: Free
GEAR: Reflective vest recommended. Hiking boots/running shoes, appropriate clothing for weather conditions, water, and headlamp. Weighted backpack optional. Depending on weather, the hill could be slippery.
TRIP LEADERS: For more information or to sign up please contact Joah Faria (joahfaria@gmail.com) and you will be added to the hiking WhatsApp group for easy coordination.
MAX PARTICIPANTS: N/A
TRIP CLASSIFICATION: A (Beginner)
HAZARDS: General Hazards, Terrain. Review hazards at https://alpineclubtoronto.ca/activities/trip-hazards/
WAIVER:
Participation in this activity is subject to the participant having signed the ACC Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks Agreement (the “Waiver”). The Waiver is a legal document in which you waive or give up the right to sue or claim compensation following an accident. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY!
Members participating in this activity do not require a separate Waiver. Your membership Waiver in place at the time of the activity will apply to your participation in this activity. If your membership renews prior to the activity taking place, you will be required to agree to a new Waiver upon renewal, this new Waiver will apply to your participation in this activity. By proceeding with the booking, you agree with the forgoing waiver terms. You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca.
Non-members participating in this activity will be required to review and agree to the Waiver prior to participating in the activity. The current version of the Waiver can be viewed here https://alpineclubofcanada.ca/acc-waivers/. The Waiver will be presented for completion at the start of the Activity.
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Bon Echo Trip
Bon Echo Trip
September 5, 2026 - September 7, 2026
Tappings Bay Boat Launch, 13 N Mazinaw Heights Rd, Cloyne, ON K0H 1K0, Canada
CUSTODIAN: Contact Tony Dokter at anthonydok@gmail.com
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: $30 per day/night.
Non-members: $60 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.
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Bon Echo Trip
Bon Echo Trip
September 5, 2026 - September 7, 2026
Tappings Bay Boat Launch, 13 N Mazinaw Heights Rd, Cloyne, ON K0H 1K0, Canada
CUSTODIAN: Contact Tony Dokter at anthonydok@gmail.com
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: $30 per day/night.
Non-members: $60 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.
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Bon Echo Trip
Bon Echo Trip
September 5, 2026 - September 7, 2026
Tappings Bay Boat Launch, 13 N Mazinaw Heights Rd, Cloyne, ON K0H 1K0, Canada
CUSTODIAN: Contact Tony Dokter at anthonydok@gmail.com
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: $30 per day/night.
Non-members: $60 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.
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Pub Nite: 'How to Plan and Film a Major Expedition '
Pub Nite: 'How to Plan and Film a Major Expedition '
September 8, 2026 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
C’est What? Inc., 67 Front St E Downstairs, Toronto, ON M5E 1B5, Canada
When: Tuesday August 4th
Start @ 7:00 pm
Social @ 7:30 pm
Presentation @ 8:00 pm
Where: C’est What – 67 Front St E
Directions:
Closest TTC: Union Station
Accessible via GO Transit and the Gardiner;
Green P parking nearby (Church St & Conger Coal Ln, ~3 min walk)
Topic: Bryan Thompson has organized 4 large-scale, re-enactment expeditions in Canada, involving extremely difficult terrain and circumstances. In each case, Bryan was partnered with award-winning filmmaker Greg Gransden. Together, the two adventurers have created 3 cutting-edge films that have been viewed by millions worldwide.
Bryan and Greg will talk about how to prepare and film a major expedition and then show, for it’s first screening ever, their latest film about their most daring and dangerous project yet.
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Bon Echo Ox Roast
Bon Echo Ox Roast
September 12, 2026 - September 13, 2026
Tappings Bay Boat Launch, 13 N Mazinaw Heights Rd, Cloyne, ON K0H 1K0, Canada
Ox Roast Weekend
Join us for a family style Saturday night potluck dinner at the hut. Bryan Thompson and JT will provide beef roasted over the fire, Yorkshire puddings and gravy as well as a vegan alternative. Everyone else brings a side dish to accompany the meal, enough for 10 people. The cost for the meat is $10 per person. Please contact Bryan at patrowski@hotmail.com (mailto:patrowski@hotmail.com) to arrange what side dish you intend to bring.
CUSTODIAN: Contact Calvin Klatt at cklatt@sympatico.ca (mailto:cklatt@sympatico.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/ (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://alpineclubtoronto.ca/bonecho/&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw15fw3xWmj0tsZf_zAmvz51) (http://alpineclubtoronto.ca/bonecho/ (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://alpineclubtoronto.ca/bonecho/&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw15fw3xWmj0tsZf_zAmvz51))
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: $30 per day/night.
Non-members: $60 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.
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Bon Echo Ox Roast
Bon Echo Ox Roast
September 12, 2026 - September 13, 2026
Tappings Bay Boat Launch, 13 N Mazinaw Heights Rd, Cloyne, ON K0H 1K0, Canada
Ox Roast Weekend
Join us for a family style Saturday night potluck dinner at the hut. Bryan Thompson and JT will provide beef roasted over the fire, Yorkshire puddings and gravy as well as a vegan alternative. Everyone else brings a side dish to accompany the meal, enough for 10 people. The cost for the meat is $10 per person. Please contact Bryan at patrowski@hotmail.com (mailto:patrowski@hotmail.com) to arrange what side dish you intend to bring.
CUSTODIAN: Contact Calvin Klatt at cklatt@sympatico.ca (mailto:cklatt@sympatico.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/ (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://alpineclubtoronto.ca/bonecho/&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw15fw3xWmj0tsZf_zAmvz51) (http://alpineclubtoronto.ca/bonecho/ (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://alpineclubtoronto.ca/bonecho/&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw15fw3xWmj0tsZf_zAmvz51))
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: $30 per day/night.
Non-members: $60 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.
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Climbing: ACC Half Price Night - Basecamp
Climbing: ACC Half Price Night - Basecamp
September 14, 2026
Basecamp Climbing Bloor West, 677 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6G 1L3, Canada
Basecamp
677 Bloor Street West, Toronto
(Bloor & Christie)
(416) 855-0430
ACC Toronto Section members climb for half price on the second Monday of each month.
Remember to bring your ACC membership card or proof of membership to climb for half price.
Check out the website for detailed directions.
https://basecampclimbing.ca/
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Bon Echo Trip
Bon Echo Trip
September 19, 2026 - September 20, 2026
Tappings Bay Boat Launch, 13 N Mazinaw Heights Rd, Cloyne, ON K0H 1K0, Canada
CUSTODIAN: Contact Kristen Frederick at kmfrederick@gmail.com
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: $30 per day/night.
Non-members: $60 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.
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Bon Echo Trip
Bon Echo Trip
September 19, 2026 - September 20, 2026
Tappings Bay Boat Launch, 13 N Mazinaw Heights Rd, Cloyne, ON K0H 1K0, Canada
CUSTODIAN: Contact Kristen Frederick at kmfrederick@gmail.com
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: $30 per day/night.
Non-members: $60 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.
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Bon Echo Trip
Bon Echo Trip
September 26, 2026 - September 27, 2026
Tappings Bay Boat Launch, 13 N Mazinaw Heights Rd, Cloyne, ON K0H 1K0, Canada
CUSTODIAN: Contact Jake Terpstra at jake_terpstra@live.com
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/ (http://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: $30 per day/night.
Non-members: $60 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.
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Bon Echo Trip
Bon Echo Trip
September 26, 2026 - September 27, 2026
Tappings Bay Boat Launch, 13 N Mazinaw Heights Rd, Cloyne, ON K0H 1K0, Canada
CUSTODIAN: Contact Jake Terpstra at jake_terpstra@live.com
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/ (http://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: $30 per day/night.
Non-members: $60 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.
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Climbing: ACC Half Price Night - True North Climbing
Climbing: ACC Half Price Night - True North Climbing
September 30, 2026
True North Climbing, 75 Carl Hall Rd #14, North York, ON M3K 2B9, Canada
True North Climbing Gym Half Price Climbing Night
ACC members receive a half price day pass on the last Wednesday of each month. (This discount is valid only with proof of ACC membership).
True North has hundreds of different top-rope routes and bouldering problems, with the right level of difficulty for you whether you are a beginner or an experienced climber.
Remember to bring your ACC membership card or proof of membership to climb for half price.
https://www.truenorthclimbing.com/
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