Bon Echo

May 13, 2025Bon Echo by Kevin Liu

Climbing: Bon Echo 101 – May 31 – June 1

Interested in climbing at Bon Echo this season and don’t know where to begin? Bon Echo 101 is for you! Bon Echo 101 is a weekend especially for newcomers to Bon Echo. They will be paired up with experienced leaders who will act as their guides to the cliff. 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 […]

May 3, 2024Bon Echo, News by Mark Hurst

Bon Echo Boat for Sale (now SOLD)

18ft Aluminum Welded Workboat: $15,000 “Mink” hull with self draining floor. Built by Kropf in Parry Sound, 2002. Used as ferry boat on a lake in eastern Ontario for 20 years. Total hours on hull 4015 hours. Current motor about 1500 hours. Motor is 60 hp Johnson 4 stroke (Suzuki 4 cylinder) from about 2002, serviced every year. There is a spare 70 hp motor same as 60 hp with low hours and another 60 hp for parts (bottom end was good when last used). Hydraulic steering and controls were replaced about 1000 hours ago. This vessel was designed to […]

May 5, 2023Bon Echo, News by Mark Hurst

Bon Echo 101 – June 3rd & 4th

The ever-popular Bon Echo 101 returns in a few weeks. Sign up before there are no places left! Also, if you have experience leading at Bon Echo then the 101 weekend needs you. We’ll have new climbers keen to be shown the ropes, and volunteer LEADERS CLIMB FOR FREE on 101 weekends. If you can make it, please contact Rob LeBlanc at leblancrobertwade@gmail.com or see the Activities Calendar for more details.

September 26, 2022Bon Echo by Kevin Liu

ACC Toronto’s Annual Bon Echo Thanksgiving Weekend

When: Oct 8th – Oct 10thWhere: ACC Toronto Bon Echo HutDescription: 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 $10 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. […]

June 10, 2022Bon Echo, News, Outdoor Activity by Mark Hurst

More Bon Echo 101 Leaders Required – June 25/26th

Due to the popularity of last weekend’s event, we’re hosting a second Bon Echo 101! We have new climbers keen to be shown the ropes on June 25th and 26th. And remember, volunteer LEADERS CLIMB FOR FREE on 101 weekends. If you can make it, please contact Bryan Thompson at patrowski@hotmail.com or see the Activities Calendar for more details.

May 31, 2022Bon Echo, News by Kevin Liu

News: Bon Echo Property Status

On May 21st, southern Ontario was hit with a weather system which caused damage to many areas. Last week, we went to the Bon Echo property to assess the damage. We’re glad to report that all of our structures were untouched! Unfortunately, we could not say the same for some of the trees in the surrounding areas. Many thanks go to our dedicated members that went to Bon Echo last weekend for cleaning up the property. Climbing continues at Bon Echo The Bon Echo Provincial Park is temporarily closed due to the damage they received from the storm. However, in […]

May 18, 2022Bon Echo, News, Outdoor Activity by Mark Hurst

Bon Echo 101 Leaders Required – June 4/5th

If you have experience leading at Bon Echo then the 101 weekend needs you! We have new climbers keen to be shown the ropes on June 4th and 5th. And remember, volunteer LEADERS CLIMB FOR FREE on 101 weekends. If you can make it, please contact Rob LeBlanc at leblancrobertwade@gmail.com or see the Activities Calendar for more details.

May 3, 2022Bon Echo, News, Outdoor Activity by Mark Hurst

Bon Echo Opening

Great news! We’ll be docking in at Bon Echo on May 14th in a return to normal operations (more or less). You can find booking instructions and more information on the Bon Echo page. Covid-19 As per Ontario guidelines, masks are for now still recommended in the hut whilst not eating or drinking, and in the sauna. However since public gathering restrictions have been lifted we’re no longer limiting participant numbers due to the pandemic. New Pricing The daily rate for Bon Echo has been reduced since last season, and a new youth rate introduced. Remember, nowhere else do you […]

July 15, 2021Bon Echo, News by Kevin Liu

Bon Echo changes with Reopening Ontario

With the province entering Step 3 on July 16th 2021, we are pleased to announce the following changes to our Bon Echo climbing trips: Limit of 13 people (Step 2) increased to limit of 17 people (Step 3). Hut open to use. Limit of ‘one weekend a month’ lifted for the month of July. 5 pm pickup time restriction lifted. Arrangements are still made with the custodian. A gentle reminder to still obey all other protocols in place. Please refer to the Bon Echo section of our website for full information.

July 3, 2021Bon Echo by Kevin Liu

Bon Echo in full swing!

Our Bon Echo season is upon us! Spaces are limited so don’t wait! The schedule is found on our calendar and full, up-to-date details (including Covid-19 protocols) are found on the Bon Echo page!