Welcome to the Alpine Club Toronto Section

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!

Snow Sport: Algoma Backcountry – Feb 14-17

WHEN: Friday February 14, 2025 – Monday February 17, 2025 WHERE: Bellevue Valley Lodge, Goulais River ON DESCRIPTION: This Family Day weekend let’s head up to Algoma for some of the best backcountry skiing and splitboarding Ontario has to offer! We’ll be spending 3 nights (Friday – Sunday) and 3 days (Saturday – Monday) backcountry skiing at the Bellevue Valley Lodge where the owners have been clearing and maintaining their glades for over 40 years. With 1000 acres to play in, yearly snow accumulation of 250-300 inches and over 200 meters of vertical drop, we’ll be primed for some exceptional steep and deep!https://www.bellevuevalleylodge.ca COST: $380 […]

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival – Mar 21-22

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival is here in Toronto March 21-22. This year, the festival will be held at TIFF Lightbox. Until Jan 31, get 10% off any ticket purchase and 15% off if you purchase a festival pass to see all three shows! Details for programs coming soon! Visit our sister site for info and more!

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!

Limberlost Forest Snowsports Weekend – Feb 21-23

WHEN: Friday, February 21st (evening, leaving) to Sunday, February 23rd (late afternoon, returning) WHERE: Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Preserve (https://limberlostforest.com/) DESCRIPTION: Enjoy a weekend of backcountry skiing, splitboarding, and snowshoeing right here in Ontario at the beautiful Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Preserve. Located about 3 hours north of Toronto, close to Huntsville, this location boasts over 70 kilometers of trails, 20 lakes and more than 10,000 unspoiled acres in the Muskoka wilderness. Thanks to the great work of the West Wind Highlands Ski Touring Association (https://wwhsta.org/), there are plenty of skiable gladed runs situated at the old Limberlost ski resort (the old T-bar, […]

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 […]

Ice Climbing: Diamond Lake for Women and Genderqueer People – Feb 8

WHEN: Saturday February 8, 2025 10:00 am – 6:00 pm WHERE: Diamond Lake, Madawaska Valley, ON K0J, Canada. Further access details to be provided to participants. DESCRIPTION: This winter climbing trip is for female and genderqueer climbers to go ice and mixed climbing in a community-centered and supportive environment. Join us for a day of top roping moderate ice and mixed routes at Diamond Lake (weather permitting). All ice climbing skill levels are welcome.  Note: This is not a course or clinic, and will offer no formal teaching. Rather, peer mentorship may be shared between participants with ranging experience levels. […]

Ice Climbing: Diamond Lake for BIPOC; Colour the Trails Collab – Jan 25 @ 10 am

WHEN: Saturday Jan 25th, 2025 @ 10 am.  WHERE: Diamond Lake. Park and meet location DESCRIPTION: This winter climbing trip is for BIPOC climbers to go ice and mixed climbing in a community-centered and supportive environment. Join us for a day of top roping moderate ice and mixed routes at Diamond Lake (weather permitting). All ice climbing skill levels are welcome. The event will be in partnership with our partners at Colour the Trails, so the event will be posted here: https://colourthetrails.com/events/ on January 3rd.  Note: This is not a course or clinic, and will offer no formal teaching. Rather, peer mentorship may be shared between participants with […]

Mountaineering: ACC Toronto Section Camp 2025 – Jul 13-18

WHERE: Lake O’Hara, Elizabeth Parker Hut, Yoho National Park WHEN: July 13-18, 2025 – 5 nights total: 1 night at ACC Canmore, 4 nights at Elizabeth Parker Hut  DESCRIPTION: The Elizabeth Parker Hut in Yoho National Park is one of the most easily accessible alpine huts in the Alpine Club of Canada network. Surrounded by stunning lakes, glaciers, and numerous peaks, the hut provides access to excellent climbing and hiking opportunities. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the breathtaking beauty of Lake O’Hara while developing your mountaineering skills and connecting with fellow outdoor enthusiasts! The ACC Toronto Section Mountaineering Camp will […]

Ice Climbing: mICEnaw 2025 – Feb 28 – Mar 2

WHEN: Feb 28 – Mar 2, 2025 WHERE: ACC Toronto Bon Echo Hut 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 […]

Pub Nite:  ‘Family Day in New Hampshire’ – Jan 16 @ 7:30pm

When: Thurs Jan 16th @ 7:30 pm Where: Imperial Pub, Back Room – 54 Dundas Street East, Toronto Topic: What could be better than 170 km/hr winds in -20 C on a barren mountain slope in the dark? Sound like fun?Just another typical Family Day Long weekend!Join Rob LeBlanc and other participants as they share the details. *Photo: Yousaf K. from New Hampshire 2024

Trip: San José de Maipo, Chile – Mar 28 – Apr 6

WHEN: March 28th – April 6th 2025 inclusive of travel. WHERE: San José de Maipo (Santiago area) Chile DESCRIPTION: This trip will be a way to escape the tail end of Canadian winter in the southern hemisphere and enjoy four days of Trad and Sport Rock Climbing, and 2 days of trekking in Cajón del Maipo area of Chile. One day of rest is planned to account for weather and administration. Participants must be either able to trad lead or top roper belay with a grigri, with an appropriate mix of participants. Participants must also be capable of full day […]