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WHEN: Saturday November 20th WHERE: The Pilot (Stealth Lounge) OR via Zoom AGENDA: 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm Welcoming Remarks, Land Acknowledgement – Bryan (Chair) Confirmation of Quorum – Clayton (Secretary) Call to Order/Voting Process       – Bryan (Chair) Thanks to Volunteers/Past Board – Bryan (Chair) Presentation of Slate of Directors – Clayton (Secretary) Nominations from the Floor – Bryan (Chair) Election of Board of Directors – Bryan (Chair) Presentation of Financial Statements – Pierre (Treasurer) Resolution to waive Auditing of Financial Statements – Bryan (Chair) Special Presentation – Bryan (Chair) Other Business – Bryan (Chair) Adjourning Resolution – Clayton […]

TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF: The Alpine Club of Canada, Toronto SectionTAKE NOTICE that Annual General Meeting of members of the Alpine Club of Canada, Toronto Section will be held on Saturday November 20th at 5:30pm at The Pilot (2nd floor Stealth Lounge) and via Zoom videoconferencing system. Please note that if you are attending in person, you must adhere to all COVID-19 guidelines enforced by the establishment. ITINERARY:5:30 – 6:30 Annual General Meeting6:30 – 9:30 Year End Party with guest speaker: Isaac ‘Ike’ Selby Be advised that the agenda for the meeting, the Minutes of the 2020 AGM, Yearly Financial Report, and […]

There was a slight mistake in the email address in the Call for Volunteers post – please send an email to info@alpineclubtoronto.ca if you are interested. Apologies to anyone that had tried earlier – if possible, please resend to the correct address before October 20th. We’re looking for people to fill the following positions:-Section Chair-Secretary-Directors-Section Representative-Bon Echo Chair-Mountaineering Coordinator-Banff Film Festival Committee Chair-Banff Film Festival Committee members-Communications and Marketing Committee members

In order to be in compliance with Ontario’s Proof of Vaccination for High Risk Areas Legislation, The ACCTS Board of Directors has decided that, effective immediately, custodians at Bon Echo will request to see proof of 2nd vaccine before any participants at Bon Echo can use the hut or sauna. We are updating the calendar listings for the remainder of the trips to Bon Echo to indicate this. Given the change of policies, full refunds will be granted to anyone who asks for them. Regardless of vaccination status, all members are still welcome to attend at Bon Echo. However, if […]

The Toronto Section of the Alpine Club of Canada is looking for volunteers to fill the following positions for the coming year:-Section Chair-Secretary-Directors-Section Representative-Bon Echo Chair-Mountaineering Coordinator-Banff Film Festival Committee Chair-Banff Film Festival Committee members-Communications and Marketing Committee members If you are interested in volunteering for any of the above positions, please email info@alpineclubtoronto.ca by October 20th, 2021.  Members of the nomination committee will contact those interested. Voting for director positions will take place at our AGM on November 20th at the Pilot, 22 Cumberland Ave. in Toronto at 5:30pm.   We look forward to hearing from you and seeing everyone at the AGM!

The ACC Toronto Section is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for members of all backgrounds and experience. The DEI committee strives to advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion in all section activities and events. We are seeking out members to join the committee to assist in increasing awareness of diversity issues and promoting diversity in the outdoors. Experience in advocacy, social media communication, and community outreach would be valuable. We are also seeking liaisons to work with the activities committee, as well as the marketing and communications committee to improve diversity in member participation and enrollment. Visit our diversity, equity, and inclusion […]

Dear ACC Members and Volunteers,Some of you may be wondering what the ACC-YYZ is planning for the spring and summer with regard to outdoor activities and the opening of the Bon Echo season. Your board of directors has two main priorities in mind: your safety during this pandemic, and your need to get out and enjoy our outdoor activities.Following the recommendations of Ontario Public Health, we will resume outdoor activities once the City of Toronto moves out of the Grey Level of restrictions. We do not know when that will be, so keep checking our website and ClimbOn for updates.If […]

My fellow outdoor enthusiasts, Since the Coronavirus pandemic began, the ACC-YYZ has worked tirelessly to provide you with the outdoor activities we all love, in a safe and responsible manner that helps limit the spread of COVID-19. It hasn’t been an easy year, and we applaud our members who have found creative ways to get outside and climb, hike, ski, bike, and stay active while respecting provincial and local guidelines from Public Officers of Health. I am particularly grateful for the many volunteers who have stepped up to lead trips, be custodians, run committees, and serve on your board of […]