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Ice Climbing: Algoma Alternative – Feb 13-16

WHEN: Feb 13 – 16, 2026Departure for Algoma will be Friday, Feb. 13 (after work);Return from Algoma on Monday, Feb. 16, 2025 (after climbing). WHERE: Blind River, Iron Bridge, Ontario (6 hours north of Toronto) DESCRIPTION: Three days of ice climbing. Lots of good ice. Multiple areas with multiple climbs between 20-50 metres high. ACCOMMODATION: We will be staying at the “7 Birches” cottage at the former Mountain View Camp on Lake Duborne, 13-14 km north of Blind River. There’s room for up to 8 participants in the cottage. Cost for the cottage: about $30-35 per person per night (depending on how many people […]
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Ice Climbing: mICEnaw 2026 – Feb 20-22

WHERE: ACC Toronto Bon Echo Hut WHEN: Feb 20-22, 2026 DESCRIPTION: Weekend of winter camping, ice climbing, snowshoeing and/or XC skiing at the Bon Echo hut, conditions permitted. A chance to get in some winter climbing and camping at Bon Echo and return to a warm hut for food and drinks. Drive up Friday and park at the usual spot (the public dock). Hike across the lake with your gear and make camp. Saturday and Sunday there will be opportunities for activities including climbing. MAXIMUM PARTICIPANTS: 25 GEAR: Plenty of warm clothes. Winter camping gear including a tent, a winter sleeping bag plus […]
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Ice Climbing: Calabogie Caper/Calaboogie Nights 2: Electric Boogaloo – Feb 20-22

Where: Calabogie, Ontario When: Feb 20-22, 2026 Description: The second weekend event at a reliable ice climbing area with many climbs having a range of difficulties. Calabogie is about five hours from Toronto. Accommodations have been arranged in Ottawa for climbers arriving Friday night and leaving Sunday afternoon (contact the trip leader).  We will car-pool from Ottawa on Saturday and Sunday. Top-ropes will be established but leaders are very welcome.  The trip will be cross-advertised with the Ottawa Section.  Additional climbing possibly at Lac Poisson Blanc or Gatineau Park (Quebec). Trip Leader: For information on directions, meet-up spot and times, and any […]
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Ice Climbing: Calabogie Caper/ Calaboogie Nights 1 – Jan 30 – Feb 1

Where: Calabogie, Ontario When: Jan 30 – Feb 1 Description: A weekend event at a reliable ice climbing area with many climbs having a range of difficulties. Calabogie is about five hours from Toronto. Accommodations have been arranged in Ottawa for climbers arriving Friday night and leaving Sunday afternoon (contact the trip leader).  We will car-pool from Ottawa on Saturday and Sunday. Top-ropes will be established but leaders are very welcome.  The trip will be cross-advertised with the Ottawa Section.  Additional climbing possibly at Lac Poisson Blanc or Gatineau Park (Quebec). Trip Leader: For information on directions, meet-up spot and times, and […]
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Ice Climbing: Madawaska Ice Fest – Feb 6-8

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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Trip: Family Day Weekend – Quebec

When: Thursday, February 12th (leaving) to Monday, February 16th (returning). Where: Mont Sainte Anne, Beaupré, Quebec(The one near Quebec City, not Montreal; that one doesn’t have a ski slope) Description: This will be a winter extravaganza in one of the greatest winter settings in the world.  All types of winter activities are involved including; Three dinners and four breakfasts will be included. Date: Thursday, February 12th, returning on Monday, February 16th. Cost: $500.00 CAD per person.  Three dinners and four breakfasts will be included. Gear: All requisite gear depending on your intended participation in the various activities. Trip leaders: Rob Le Blanc – leblancrobertwade@gmail.com and Bryan Thompson –patrowski@hotmail.com […]
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Ice Climbing: Tiffany Falls 2026 Clinics

Our annual Tiffany Falls ice climbing days are set… weather permitted as always. The plan will be to climb Sundays on the following days: Full details below: DESCRIPTION: This is an ice-climbing and mixed climbing clinic for people of all levels of ability. We review equipment, technique, gear placement, anchors, and safety protocols. Alpine Club of Canada Toronto Section works with the Conservation Halton to grant the club access to this area to climb. WHERE: Tiffany Falls Conservation Area. Please obey parking guidelines. Contact trip leader for further details. COST: $20 plus HST per participant GEAR​: Harness, Helmet, rigid boots, technical […]
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Madawaska Ice Fest Tickets On Sale Now!

Tickets for clinics at Madawaska Ice Fest 2025 are now available for purchase! The ice festival, organized by the Toronto Section, has partnered with Muskoka Mountain Works and One Axe Pursuits to run two solid days of ice climbing clinics. Participants of any skill level are welcome; membership not required to participate. There are limited spots for the clinics and dinner so don’t delay! On top of that, we’re also hosting a dinner social! Come on up to the Maynooth Area for some wicked ice climbing and get to know the ice climbing community. Tickets here! Details here!
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Ice Climbing: Madawaska Ice Fest – Feb 21-23

Our section is proud to announce the first annual Madawaska Ice Festival from Feb 21st to 23rd. Join us in the Maynooth area for a weekend of ice climbing, clinics, social activities and much more! More details to come!
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Ice Climbing: Algoma Alternative Weekend – Feb 14-17

WHEN: Feb 14 – 17, 2025Departure for Algoma will be Friday, Feb. 14 (after work)Return from Algoma on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025 (after climbing) WHERE: Blind River, Iron Bridge, Ontario (6 hours north of Toronto) DESCRIPTION: Three days of ice climbing. Lots of good ice. Multiple areas with multiple climbs between 20-50 metres high ACCOMMODATION: We will be staying at the “7 Birches” cottage at the former Mountain View Camp on Lake Duborne, 13-14 km north of Blind River. There’s room for up to 8 participants in the cottage. Cost for the cottage: about $30-35 per person per night (depending […]
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