South Ontario’s annual Beaver Valley Climbing Festival hosted by Ontario Access Coalition will take place August 14th to 16th. The festival features camping, climbing, and all around good times! Meet other climbers, enjoy the food, vendors, and entertainment while being minutes away from many local crags such as Devil’s Glen, Old Baldy, Metcalfe, Swamp and many more! The Toronto section will be supporting this event by hosting a climbing meetup on Saturday August 15th featuring some choice routes ready to be climbed on top rope.

Highlights include:

• Camping at McNichol Farm, minutes from Metcalfe Rock,
• Saturday dinner with live music,
• Raffle prizes and giveaways totaling thousands of dollars,
• Vendors and gear demos,
• Evening bonfires and hangouts, and
• Supporting Ontario climbing access

Proceeds from the festival support the Ontario Access Coalition’s work to protect outdoor climbing access in Ontario.

Full details and tickets through OAC Beaver Valley Climbing Festival

WHERE: Mt Nemo Conservation Area

DESCRIPTION: 

Come connect with other ACC Toronto Section members and get your climbing on with a day of self-guided and self-directed rock climbing at Mt Nemo.  

We’ll meet in the parking lot at 9:00 am before hiking in as a group at 9:30 am.  Once at the crag members are welcome to set top-ropes, and lead sport or trad climbs as they see fit.  Based on group preferences we’ll move along the crag sampling a variety of classic Ontario rock climbs. Members may break away from the main group to pursue specific self-guided objectives with other members, or may head out early.  Members are welcome to come with climbing partners prearranged, or to join up with other members during the meet-up.

Note if a member opts to climb with any non-ACC Toronto Section members at the crag, that member will be understood to have opted to no longer be a participant in this trip.   

Members may share ropes and gear, but please ensure that your gear is well maintained and bring enough gear to be self-sufficient and safe.

This trip is suitable for competent outdoor climbers (lead or top-tope), but is not suitable for those new to or inexperienced with outdoor climbing. This is neither a guided trip nor a clinic. All members will be individually responsible for managing their own safety.  

MAX. PARTICIPANTS: 15-20, at the trip leader’s discretion and pending volunteer availability.

REQUIRED GEAR: Climbing helmet (mandatory), climbing harness (mandatory), climbing shoes, belay device and pear-shaped locking carabiner,  rope, appropriate rack, anchoring materials, personal climbing gear (e.g. chalkbag, nut tool, personal lockers, personal prussik, tether, etc.), and any other personal items (e.g. lunch & snacks for the day, water, bug spray, appropriate clothing, day pack, etc.).

OPTIONAL GEAR

• sport rack
• trad rack
• guidebook

COST: Participants are responsible for their own park reservations and any gate/parking fees.

TRIP CLASSIFICATION: B/C.

TRIP HAZARDS (Must read BEFORE registering): Communication and Rescue, Falls and Belaying, General Hazards, Rockfall, Terrain.

SIGN-UP: https://forms.gle/VLQQUGKV8FbT2GUx9

TRIP LEADER:  Robert Patterson (robpatterson5@gmail.com)

WAIVER:
Participation in this activity is subject to you having a current membership and a current signed ACC Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks Agreement (the “Waiver”), which is signed in conjunction with purchasing/renewing your membership.  

A separate Waiver is not required. Your membership Waiver in place at the time of the activity will apply to your participation in this activity. You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca. 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 to the foregoing waiver terms. Bookings without a current Waiver at the time of the activity will be cancelled.

The Waiver is a legal document by which you waive or give up the right to sue or claim compensation following an accident. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY! You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca.

WHERE: Buffalo Crag 

DESCRIPTION: 

Come connect with other ACC Toronto Section members and get your climbing on with a day of self-guided and self-directed rock climbing at Buffalo Crag.  

We’ll meet in the parking lot at 9:00 am before hiking in as a group at 9:30 am.  Once at the crag members are welcome to set top-ropes, and lead sport or trad climbs as they see fit.  Based on group preferences we’ll move along the crag sampling a variety of classic Ontario rock climbs. Members may break away from the main group to pursue specific self-guided objectives with other members, or may head out early.  Members are welcome to come with climbing partners prearranged, or to join up with other members during the meet-up.

Note if a member opts to climb with any non-ACC Toronto Section members at the crag, that member will be understood to have opted to no longer be a participant in this trip.   

Members may share ropes and gear, but please ensure that your gear is well maintained and bring enough gear to be self-sufficient and safe.

This trip is suitable for competent outdoor climbers (lead or top-tope), but is not suitable for those new to or inexperienced with outdoor climbing. This is neither a guided trip nor a clinic. All members will be individually responsible for managing their own safety.  

MAX. PARTICIPANTS: 15-20, at the trip leader’s discretion and pending volunteer availability.

REQUIRED GEAR: Climbing helmet (mandatory), climbing harness (mandatory), climbing shoes, belay device and pear-shaped locking carabiner,  rope, appropriate rack, anchoring materials, personal climbing gear (e.g. chalkbag, nut tool, personal lockers, personal prussik, tether, etc.), and any other personal items (e.g. lunch & snacks for the day, water, bug spray, appropriate clothing, day pack, etc.).

OPTIONAL GEAR

• sport rack
• trad rack
• guidebook

COST: Participants are responsible for their own park reservations and gate fees to Conservation Halton Parks.

TRIP CLASSIFICATION: B/C.

TRIP HAZARDS (Must read BEFORE registering): Communication and Rescue, Falls and Belaying, General Hazards, Rockfall, Terrain.

SIGN-UP: https://forms.gle/VLQQUGKV8FbT2GUx9

TRIP LEADER:  Robert Patterson (robpatterson5@gmail.com)

WAIVER:
Participation in this activity is subject to you having a current membership and a current signed ACC Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks Agreement (the “Waiver”), which is signed in conjunction with purchasing/renewing your membership.  

A separate Waiver is not required. Your membership Waiver in place at the time of the activity will apply to your participation in this activity. You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca. 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 to the foregoing waiver terms. Bookings without a current Waiver at the time of the activity will be cancelled.

The Waiver is a legal document by which you waive or give up the right to sue or claim compensation following an accident. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY! You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca.

WHERE: Devil’s Glen

DESCRIPTION: 

Come connect with other ACC Toronto Section members and get your climbing on with a day of self-guided and self-directed rock climbing at Devil’s Glen.  

We’ll meet in the parking lot at 9:00 am before hiking in as a group at 9:30 am.  Once at the crag members are welcome to set top-ropes, and lead sport or trad climbs as they see fit.  Based on group preferences we’ll move along the crag sampling a variety of classic Ontario rock climbs. Members may break away from the main group to pursue specific self-guided objectives with other members, or may head out early.  Members are welcome to come with climbing partners prearranged, or to join up with other members during the meet-up.

Note if a member opts to climb with any non-ACC Toronto Section members at the crag, that member will be understood to have opted to no longer be a participant in this trip.   

Members may share ropes and gear, but please ensure that your gear is well maintained and bring enough gear to be self-sufficient and safe.

This trip is suitable for competent outdoor climbers (lead or top-tope), but is not suitable for those new to or inexperienced with outdoor climbing. This is neither a guided trip nor a clinic. All members will be individually responsible for managing their own safety.  

MAX. PARTICIPANTS: 15-20, at the trip leader’s discretion and pending volunteer availability.

REQUIRED GEAR: Climbing helmet (mandatory), climbing harness (mandatory), climbing shoes, belay device and pear-shaped locking carabiner,  rope, appropriate rack, anchoring materials, personal climbing gear (e.g. chalkbag, nut tool, personal lockers, personal prussik, tether, etc.), and any other personal items (e.g. lunch & snacks for the day, water, bug spray, appropriate clothing, day pack, etc.).

OPTIONAL GEAR

• sport rack
• trad rack
• guidebook

COST: Participants are responsible for their own park reservations and any gate/parking fees.

TRIP CLASSIFICATION: B/C.

TRIP HAZARDS (Must read BEFORE registering): Communication and Rescue, Falls and Belaying, General Hazards, Rockfall, Terrain.

SIGN-UP: https://forms.gle/VLQQUGKV8FbT2GUx9

TRIP LEADER:  Robert Patterson (robpatterson5@gmail.com)

WAIVER:
Participation in this activity is subject to you having a current membership and a current signed ACC Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks Agreement (the “Waiver”), which is signed in conjunction with purchasing/renewing your membership.  

A separate Waiver is not required. Your membership Waiver in place at the time of the activity will apply to your participation in this activity. You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca. 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 to the foregoing waiver terms. Bookings without a current Waiver at the time of the activity will be cancelled.

The Waiver is a legal document by which you waive or give up the right to sue or claim compensation following an accident. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY! You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca.

WHERE: Dependent on specific occurrence – typically Rattlesnake Point/Mt. Nemo/Buffalo Crag/Devils Glen

DESCRIPTION: 

Come connect with other ACC Toronto Section members and get your climbing on with a day of self-guided and self-directed rock climbing at [Rattlesnake Point/Mt. Nemo/Buffalo Crag/Devil’s Glen].  

We’ll meet in the parking lot at 9:00 am before hiking in as a group at 9:30 am.  Once at the crag members are welcome to set top-ropes, and lead sport or trad climbs as they see fit.  Based on group preferences we’ll move along the crag sampling a variety of classic Ontario rock climbs. Members may break away from the main group to pursue specific self-guided objectives with other members, or may head out early.  Members are welcome to come with climbing partners prearranged, or to join up with other members during the meet-up.

Note if a member opts to climb with any non-ACC Toronto Section members at the crag, that member will be understood to have opted to no longer be a participant in this trip.   

Members may share ropes and gear, but please ensure that your gear is well maintained and bring enough gear to be self-sufficient and safe.

This trip is suitable for competent outdoor climbers (lead or top-tope), but is not suitable for those new to or inexperienced with outdoor climbing. This is neither a guided trip nor a clinic. All members will be individually responsible for managing their own safety.  

MAX. PARTICIPANTS: 15-20, at the trip leader’s discretion and pending volunteer availability.

REQUIRED GEAR: Climbing helmet (mandatory), climbing harness (mandatory), climbing shoes, belay device and pear-shaped locking carabiner,  rope, appropriate rack, anchoring materials, personal climbing gear (e.g. chalkbag, nut tool, personal lockers, personal prussik, tether, etc.), and any other personal items (e.g. lunch & snacks for the day, water, bug spray, appropriate clothing, day pack, etc.).

OPTIONAL GEAR

• sport rack
• trad rack
• guidebook

COST: Participants are responsible for their own park reservations and gate fees to Conservation Halton Parks.

TRIP LEADER: To sign up or get further details, contact Robert Patterson at robpatterson5@gmail.com

TRIP CLASSIFICATION: B/C.

TRIP HAZARDS (Must read BEFORE registering): Communication and Rescue, Falls and Belaying, General Hazards, Rockfall, Terrain.

WAIVER:
Participation in this activity is subject to you having a current membership and a current signed ACC Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks Agreement (the “Waiver”), which is signed in conjunction with purchasing/renewing your membership.  

A separate Waiver is not required. Your membership Waiver in place at the time of the activity will apply to your participation in this activity. You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca. 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 to the foregoing waiver terms. Bookings without a current Waiver at the time of the activity will be cancelled.

The Waiver is a legal document by which you waive or give up the right to sue or claim compensation following an accident. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY! You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca.

• Sunday, October 19th, 2025
• Sunday, October 26th, 2025

WHERE: Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area 

DESCRIPTION: A top-rope, sport and trad climbing outing at Buffalo Crag, open to both beginner and experienced climbers. Top ropes will be set up for beginner climbers; only experienced trad climbers will be allowed to lead sport and trad routes. All participants should be comfortable with top-rope belaying. All participants are responsible for their own safety. Climbing is self-guided.

MAX. PARTICIPANTS: 12 (each day), at the trip leader’s discretion and pending volunteer availability.

REQUIRED GEAR: Climbing helmet (mandatory), climbing harness, climbing shoes, belay device and pear-shaped locking carabiner and any other personal items (e.g. lunch & snacks for the day, water, appropriate clothing, day pack, etc., …).

OPTIONAL GEAR: Personal tether (e.g. Sewn sling, PAS, Petzl Connect, etc., …), 4 locking carabiners and cordellete (for setting up top-rope anchors), quickdraws, trad rack and rope.

COST: Participants are responsible for their own park reservations and gate fees to Conservation Halton Parks.

TRIP LEADER: To sign up or get further details, contact Rob Patterson at robpatterson5@gmail.com

TRIP CLASSIFICATION: A/B.

TRIP HAZARDS (Must read BEFORE registering): Communication and Rescue, Falls and Belaying, General Hazards, Rockfall, Terrain.

WAIVER: Please read the ACC waiver before attending. Members should ensure that their membership is up to date and have signed the online waiver. Non members should be prepared to sign a full-colour, paper copy of the waiver in ink upon arrival to the event.

WHERE: Buffalo Crag at Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area 

DESCRIPTION: A top-rope and trad climbing outing at Buffalo Crag, open to both beginner and experienced climbers. There are no sport climbs at Buffalo Crag. Top ropes will be set up for beginner climbers; only experienced trad climbers will be allowed to lead trad routes. All participants should be comfortable with top-rope belaying.

MAX. PARTICIPANTS: 12, at the trip leader’s discretion and pending volunteer availability.

REQUIRED GEAR: Climbing helmet (mandatory), climbing harness, climbing shoes, belay device and pear-shaped locking carabiner and any other personal items (e.g. lunch & snacks for the day, water, appropriate clothing, day pack, etc., …).

OPTIONAL GEAR: Personal tether (e.g. Sewn sling, PAS, Petzl Connect, etc., …), 4 locking carabiners and cordellete (for setting up top-rope anchors), quickdraws, trad rack and rope.

COST: Participants are responsible for their own park reservations and gate fees to Conservation Halton Parks.

TRIP LEADER: To sign up or get further details, contact Danylo Darewych at activities@alpineclubtoronto.ca.

TRIP CLASSIFICATION: A/B.

TRIP HAZARDS (Must read BEFORE registering): Communication and Rescue, Falls and Belaying, General Hazards, Rockfall, Terrain.

WAIVER: Please read the ACC waiver before attending. Members should ensure that their membership is up to date and have signed the online waiver. Non members should be prepared to sign a full-colour, paper copy of the waiver in ink upon arrival to the event.

Where:  Metcalfe Rock, meeting at parking lot on 10th Line

Description:  This event is for women and genderqueer climbers of any experience level in outdoor climbing.  This is an opportunity to get out with a great group of people, share climbing stories and climb!  This trip is open to sport or trad climbing and the routes put up will be determined based on leader availability.

Gear:  Helmet (mandatory), harness, climbing shoes, belay device, trad/sport gear and rope (optional), lunch, water, sunscreen and insect repellent

COST:  Transportation – carpooling will be arranged

Participants:
Max. 10 participants

TRIP CLASSIFICATION: A/B

Hazards: Communication and Rescue, Falls and Belaying, General Hazards, Rockfall, Terrain.

Waiver:
Please read and be aware of the ACC waiver before attending. Members sign the waiver when completing renewal/registration. Please ensure that your membership is up-to-date.

For questions, RSVP or more information, please email Cynthia @ chungcyn@gmail.com and Gabriela @ ghenriqu3s@gmail.com

When: Thurs Feb 20th @ 7:30 pm

Where: Imperial Pub, Back Room – 54 Dundas Street East, Toronto

Topic: Tired of the Escarpment? Bored of Bon Echo? Looking for new challenges? Then come to a presentation about the incredible rock climbing in Algoma county, north of Lake Huron. Get the goods on big 100+ metre cliffs, multi-pitch trad and sport routes, dozens of 30 metre cliffs and lots of First Ascent potential! Join Danylo Darewych and Mark Hurst as they discuss further rock climbing development and adventures north of Lake Huron.