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October 25, 2023News by Kevin Liu

Alpine Club of Canada Toronto Section Notice of Meeting – Sat Nov 11 @ 5:30 pm

TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF: The Alpine Club of Canada, Toronto SectionTake notice that the Annual General Meeting of members of the Alpine Club of Canada, Toronto Section will be held on Saturday November 11th at The Pilot between 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm with the agenda provided below. AGENDA:5:30 pm – 6:15 pm: Member Business 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm: […]

October 13, 2023News by admin

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 […]

June 27, 2023News by Kevin Liu

News: OAC Letter Campaign for Climbing in Ontario Parks

Coming off the recent events at Devil’s Glen Provincial Park, Ontario Alliance of Climbers (OAC) has launched a letter writing campaign in an effort to make our voice heard. In support of climbing access in Ontario, please take 5 minutes to write a letter to government officials and spread word of this campaign to others. It cannot be stressed enough […]

May 30, 2023News by Kevin Liu

Climbing: PSA @ Devil’s Glen – 2023

There have been some further developments for climbing at Devil’s Glen which have been on the radar for the past year. Once again, Ontario Alliance of Climbers has been monitoring and updating the community on the situation. As it stands, there are signs indicating areas of no rock climbing (within the park). Full details can be found by OAC’s news […]

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 […]

March 29, 2023News by Kevin Liu

2023 Summer Leadership Course: Applications Open – deadline May 10

Aspiring participants for the Summer Leadership course are now open. Students will be required to submit a TNF Leadership Application Form and in addition submit both a section endorsement and a letter of reference from an ACMG guide or climbing partner. More information can be found on the ACC Summer Leadership webpage. Deadline to apply is May 10th 2023. Please contact Stanis Yu […]

March 9, 2023News, Uncategorized by Kevin Liu

Bold Backcountry Grant – deadline Mar 20

We are happy to share an exciting opportunity from Avalanche Canada for backcountry users who identify as part of the 2sLGBTQIA+ community. The new BOLD backcountry grant was created by Avalanche Canada youth ambassador, Alana Norie, to help remove barriers to the backcountry for folks in the queer community. The recipient of the grant will receive an avalanche transceiver, probe, […]

February 20, 2023News by Kevin Liu

ACC Upcoming Events and Activities

Here are some activities coming up in the next few weeks: Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival & World Tour 2023 in Toronto – March 17-19 @ Hot Docs Pub Nite: ‘Ishpatina Ridge on Foot – The search for Dick Lake’ – Thu Mar 9 @ 7:30 Ice Climbing: mICEnaw 2023 – Mar 3-5 Course: Wilderness First Aid – Apr 21-23 […]

December 13, 2022News by Kevin Liu

Climbing: ACC Half Price Night – Basecamp

We’re glad to announce that Basecamp has also resumed the monthly half price climbing night for ACC Toronto Section members! ACC members receive a half price day pass on the second Monday of each month. (This discount is valid only with proof of ACC membership). Remember to bring your ACC membership card or proof of membership to climb for half […]

November 26, 2022News by Kevin Liu

Fundraiser: Bon Echo Boat

As some of you know, the club boat we’ve used for over 20 years had become unseaworthy at the end of our Bon Echo 2022 season. The boat ferried club members to and from the Bon Echo hut, to climbs and is our workhorse to running Bon Echo climbing. We are asking the members, and community to continue to support […]

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