WHEN: Saturday, May 9th, 2026 (10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.)

WHERE: Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area 

DESCRIPTION: A rock climbing outing/clinic at Rattlesnake Point where participants will review some basic knots and how to set up top-rope anchors on bolts and then get an opportunity to do some top-rope climbing. Open to both beginner and more-experienced climbers. All participants should know how to tie-in to a rope and how to belay a climber on top-rope (participants that don’t will be provided instruction).

Participants will review these basic knots: overhand, figure of eight and figure of eight on a bight, fisherman’s knot, double-fisherman’s knot, clove hitch, water knot (for webbing)

Participants will review three basic top-rop anchor set-ups: basic tied-off equalized anchor, sliding X with limiter knots, quad anchor

MAX. PARTICIPANTS: 15, 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, personal tether (e.g. sewn sling with locking carabiner, PAS with locking carabiner, Petzl Connect, etc., …) and any other personal items (e.g. lunch & snacks for the day, water, appropriate clothing, day pack, etc., …)

OPTIONAL GEAR:
If you have this gear, you are welcome to bring it to the clinic:

• anchor building equipment for top-rope
• dynamic climbing rope 60+ m

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 that they 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.

Preference will be given to people who are ACC members.

We’re pleased to report yet another successful year of garbage clearing at Tiffany Falls and Devil’s Punchbowl along Hamilton’s Escarpment. Throughout the year, various garbage and trash finds its way into these conservation areas; some with steep incline – a perfect opportunity for our club to lend a hand on cleanup week! Particularly for Tiffany Falls, our club has interest in keeping these areas clean as we benefit from ice climbing there – when the weather cooperates. Huge shoutout to all the volunteers that pushed through on the cleaning efforts despite somewhat questionable weather this past weekend.

For any members interested in Wilderness First Aid, there are a few upcoming courses to be run in CFB Kingston from April 25 to May 1. Course will be delivered by Canadian Wilderness Medical Training, a reseller of Canadian Red Cross Training. Upcoming course segments are as follows:

• 25-26 April 2026 – Wilderness First Aid: $255
• 25-28 April 2026 – Advanced Wilderness First Aid: $465
• 25 April to 1 May 2026 – Wilderness First Responder: $895
• 29 April 1 May 2026 – Bridge AWFA- WFR: $385

*HST not incl.

A complete schedule of courses can be found on the Canadian Wilderness Medical Training Calendar

When: Tuesday May 5th
social begins @ 7:00 pm
presentation begins @ 8:00 pm

Where: C’est What – 67 Front St E

Directions:
Closest TTC: Union Station
Accessible via GO Transit and the Gardiner;
Green P parking nearby (Church St & Conger Coal Ln, ~3 min walk)

Topic: Join us as ACC Toronto Section member Steve Burany gives an overview of sport climbing sandstone and limestone around Red Rock, Las Vegas – including a day of Type 2 adventure!

We’re excited to share that ACC Toronto will be participating in the upcoming MEC Gear Swap at MEC Toronto! We’re looking for Volunteers and for Sellers!

Event Details:

Date: May 2 & 3
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: MEC Toronto (300 Queen St W)

ACC Toronto will have two tables: a Demo table (volunteers needed!) and a Selling table (free to ACC members, registration required).100% of proceeds from table rentals go toward supporting our ACC section.

Volunteers Needed!

We’re looking for volunteers to help out during the event. If you’re interested, please email social@alpineclubtoronto.ca and indicate which day(s) you’re available (May 2 and/or 3).
Note: If you’re planning to sell gear, you’re welcome to double up as a volunteer.

Want to Sell Your Gear?

Option 1: Use an ACC Table (Free but limited space)

• Must be an ACC Toronto member
• Email social@alpineclubtoronto.ca to reserve your spot
  • Indicate: Subject: “ACC Gear Swap Request”
  • Which day you plan to attend 
  • Approximately how much gear you’ll have (space is limited)
• You’ll be responsible for labelling, pricing, and selling your items
• All proceeds go directly to you
• Spots are first come, first served

Option 2: Rent Your Own Table via MEC ($20 + fees)

• Includes one 6ft table
• Booking deadline: April 27 via Eventbrite (MEC website)
• Limited to 20 tables (first come, first served)
  • https://www.mec.ca/en/explore/mec-gear-swap-events
  • https://www.mec.ca/en/explore/demo-days-and-gear-swap-26
  • https://www.mec.ca/fr/explore/journees-de-demonstration-et-grande-marche-26

Come by to buy, sell, trade, or just connect with the community.

Let us know if you have any questions, and hope to see you there!

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival reaches Toronto this weekend! Hosted at TIFF Lightbox, we’re brining you the best outdoor and adventure films submitted to the festival this year. Ticket sales for this event go directly to supporting ACC Toronto Section’s club activities. Unlike smaller destinations, Toronto is able to bring you MANY more films.

Each program has something for everyone. Join us this Saturday and Sunday March 21st and 22nd for up to 4 carefully selected programs of awe inspiring films! Each day has 2 unique programs – one in the afternoon and one in the evening.

The Film Festival leaves Toronto after this weekend so don’t miss out! Tickets are $29 each and $50 for day passes. Students receive a 10% discount and you save 15% if you purchase a Festival Pass for al 4 programs.

We hope to see you there!

Visit our sister site for details and tickets

Our 2026 ACC Toronto Section Camp is nearly full with only 4 slots left for self-guided participants. We’re also accepting waitlist applications for the guided courses. Also please note the updated current cost estimates for each:

• $1450 – Self-guided
• $2811 – Introduction to Mountaineering – Waitlist only
• $2002 – Intermediate Mountaineering (3 Days) – Waitlist only
• $2553 – Intermediate Mountaineering (6 Days) – Waitlist only

For more information, you can reach out to our mountaineering coordinator at mountaineering@alpineclubtoronto.ca or check out the original trip posting

When: Saturday April 18th. Meet at Devil’s Punchbowl Parking at 8:00AM.

Where: Devil’s Punchbowl, Hamilton, ON

Description: High angle cleaning of trash in along the steep slopes and cliffs of Devil’s Punchbowl, prussiking up and down fixed rope. Contact trip leader for details.

Meet at Devil’s Punchbowl Parking at 8:00AM.

Cost: Free except your time and dedication to keeping our planet clean!

Maximum Participants: N/A

Gear: Helmet, harness, leash, work gloves (some will be provided), approach shoes, prussiks and/or ascender, rappel device.

Trip Leader: Robert Le Blanc

Trip Classification: A

Hazards:
General Hazards
Falls and Belays
Rockfall
Terrain
Review trip hazards on our website: https://alpineclubtoronto.ca/activities/trip-hazards/ and contact trip leaders for more details.   

Waiver: Please be 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.

When: Sunday April 19th. Meet at Tiffany Falls Parking at 8:00AM.

Where: Tiffany Falls, Hamilton, ON

Description: Cleaning of trash at Tiffany Falls; a very popular location not just for the ACC Toronto Section during winter ice climbing but also many locals. Some high angle cleaning of along the steep slopes and cliffs of Tiffany Falls, possibly prussiking up and down fixed rope. Contact trip leader for details.

Meet at Tiffany Falls Trailhead at 8:00AM.

Cost: Free except your time and dedication to keeping our planet clean!

Maximum Participants: no limit

Gear: Helmet, harness, leash, work gloves (some will be provided), approach shoes, prussiks and/or ascender, rappel device.

Trip Leader: Robert Le Blanc

Trip Classification: A

Hazards:
General Hazards
Falls and Belays
Rockfall
Terrain
Review trip hazards on our website: https://alpineclubtoronto.ca/activities/trip-hazards/ and contact trip leaders for more details.   

Waiver: Please be 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.

As many were aware, our long-standing Pub Nite location (The Imperial) sadly closed late last year. However, this did not mean the end for our section’s monthly social gathering; we’re pleased to announce a new location and schedule for this season’s Pub Nite Series! Our Pub Nite Series for this season will be on the first Tuesday of every month at C’est What? near St. Lawrence Market.

What to expect:
Our social evening will begin after 7 pm, kicking off the evening at 7:30 pm. At 8 pm, a guest speaker will regale us with stories of adventure followed by more social time. This is a great place to get to know your fellow club members or know more about the club!

We’ll be announcing the next guest speaker soon so stay tuned! If you are interested in speaking, feel free to reach out to our social coordinator at social@alpineclubtoronto.ca. Unsure if your topic is speaking worthy? Don’t worry, we’re always up to hear a great story regardless of the subject! Want to run something but not a talk? No problem! Reach out to our social coordinator and find out what’s planned!

Exact Dates:

• April 7th 
• May 5th 
• June 2nd 
• July 7th 
• August 4th 
• September 8th 
• October 6th