Alpine Club of Canada, Toronto Section

Alpine Club of Canada, Toronto Section National organization to promote mountaineering, mountain activities & culture.

The Alpine Club of Canada (ACC) has been a focal point for Canadian mountaineering since its founding in 1906. The Toronto Section was formed early on in the life of the ACC, but took formal shape in the early 1950s with rock climbing in what is now Bon Echo Provincial Park as well as various spots along the Niagara Escarpment and elsewhere in the province. These days, it's a focal point for all kinds of climbing and other outdoor activities.

Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean Pub Nites are over - we’re here all year round! It's important to stay hydrated du...
05/21/2026

Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean Pub Nites are over - we’re here all year round! It's important to stay hydrated during the warmer months.

Tuesday, June 2, 2026
7:00pm arrival
C'est What – 67 Front St E, Toronto

Speaker: Jonathan Oldenburger
Talk: Rising from the Rubble – Trekking Through Langtang Valley

Join us on a journey through Nepal’s Langtang Valley to climb Yala Peak (5700m) — four years after the devastating 2015 earthquake.

(Image courtesy of Jonathan Oldenburger)

Hi all! Join ACC and MEC in-store for a weekend of community, gear, prizes and more. May 2-3rd,  9am - 1pm at MEC Toront...
04/29/2026

Hi all! Join ACC and MEC in-store for a weekend of community, gear, prizes and more. May 2-3rd, 9am - 1pm at MEC Toronto (300 Queen St W, Toronto).

GEAR SWAP
〰️Sell your gently used gear
〰️Shop for quality secondhand outdoor equipment
〰️Connect with fellow outdoor enthusiasts
〰️Keep usable gear in circulation + feel good about rehoming what you no longer need

DEMO DAYS
〰️Get hands-on experience with the latest equipment
〰️Chat with experts to help you get the most out of your adventures
〰️Enter to win prizes worth up to $1250
〰️Arrive early for special giveaway prizes

Rent a table for Gear Swap and see all the details here: https://bit.ly/3QstSbg

If you're an ACC member - join our table by e-mailing: [email protected]

MEC

Hello ACC Toronto (and friends)! Reminder that Pub Nite is just one week away, hope to see you there!When: Tuesday, May ...
04/28/2026

Hello ACC Toronto (and friends)! Reminder that Pub Nite is just one week away, hope to see you there!

When: Tuesday, May 5th
Time: 7:00 pm social, 7:45 pm presentation
Where: C’est What - 67 Front St E (downstairs, private room)

Speaker: Steve Burany
Talk: “What Happens in Vegas… shouldn’t stay in Vegas!" A Red Rock climbing adventure.

Join us for stories from Nevada’s famous sandstone & limestone rock climbing sites, a bit of Type 2 fun, and lessons on managing risk in outdoor sports. Bring a friend and grab a drink 🍻

(Images courtesy of Steve Burany)

Hot off the press!We’re excited to share that ACC Toronto will be participating in the MEC Gear Swap and Demo Days at ME...
04/19/2026

Hot off the press!

We’re excited to share that ACC Toronto will be participating in the MEC Gear Swap and Demo Days at MEC Toronto. We’re looking for volunteers and sellers!

📅 Dates: May 2 & 3
⏰ Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
📍 Location: MEC Toronto (300 Queen St W)

We’ll have two ACC tables at the event:
• Demo Table (volunteers needed!)
• Selling Table (free for ACC members, limited space)

🙋 Volunteers Needed
Interested in helping out? We’d love to have you!
Email [email protected] and let us know which day(s) you’re available (May 2 and/or 3). You can volunteer and sell gear!

🛍️ Want to Sell Your Gear?
Option 1: Use an ACC Table (FREE, limited space)
• Must be an ACC Toronto member
• Email to reserve: [email protected] (include your preferred day + approx. amount of gear)
• You’ll label, price, and sell your own items
• Spots are first come, first served

Option 2: Rent Your Own Table via MEC ($20 + tax)
• Includes one 6ft table
• Booking deadline: April 27
• Limited to 20 tables (first come, first served)
• Info and table rental: https://www.mec.ca/en/explore/demo-days-and-gear-swap-26

Come score a deal, sell your gear, volunteer and connect with the outdoor community. Hope to see you there! 😊

MEC

Demo Days and Gear Swap at MEC

Another great Pub Nite in the books! We appreciate everyone who came out. Special thanks to Brenda and Boris for their p...
04/08/2026

Another great Pub Nite in the books! We appreciate everyone who came out. Special thanks to Brenda and Boris for their presentation and detailed account of ACC's Family Day weekend in snowy Quebec!

Reminders:
- Earth Day Clean Up is next weekend (18th and 19th of April). Details on ACC Toronto Calendar.
- Bon Echo season is upon us! Check out https://alpineclubtoronto.ca/BonEcho for open climbing weekends, custodian opportunities, etc.
- Gear Swap in May - details to come!

Next Pub Nite is on May 5th (every first Tuesday of the month), 7pm at C'est What (67 Front St E, Toronto). Come hang! Bring friends! Newbies are welcome.

As always, check the ACC Toronto Calendar for existing trips and events, and stay tuned for announcements of upcoming social engagements and volunteer opportunities.

Questions? Ideas? Want to be a pub nite speaker? Email us: [email protected]

This month's Pub Nite at C'est What is on April 7th with presentation "Frozen Cascades & Fromage" at 8 pm and social sta...
04/02/2026

This month's Pub Nite at C'est What is on April 7th with presentation "Frozen Cascades & Fromage" at 8 pm and social starting at 7 pm.

What happens when you drop a group of ACC adventurers into the heart of a Quebec winter? You get a week of frozen waterfalls, thigh-burning descents, and some of the best après culture on the planet. From the technical ice at Montmorency Falls to the dizzying views of the St. Lawrence while carving Le Massif, our adventurers pushed their limits by day and recovered in style by night.

Members and non-members welcome; no admission necessary (it's free!)

ClimbON!   03/18/2026 -
03/18/2026

ClimbON! 03/18/2026 -

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 desti...

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival reaches Toronto THIS WEEKEND!Films from around the world are submitted to Canada's i...
03/17/2026

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival reaches Toronto THIS WEEKEND!

Films from around the world are submitted to Canada's international film festival celebrating all things outdoor and adventure! Unlike other places, we can brining many more films to Toronto because we know you want to see more!

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!

$29/ticket
$50/day
10% discount for students
15% savings on Festival Passes

Details and tickets at https://torontobanfffilmfest.org/

Come and catch a few films about these inspirational women at Toronto's Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival.  These film...
03/15/2026

Come and catch a few films about these inspirational women at Toronto's Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival. These films are a glimpse of their achievements and lives from around the world! Banff Film Festival comes to Toronto is less than a week - March 21st and 22nd! Don't miss seeing our film lineup; blink and you'll miss it!

$29/ticket
$50/day
10% discount for students
15% saving on Festival Passes

Details and tickets at https://torontobanfffilmfest.org/

We're bringing to Toronto the most stunning climbing films submitted to Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival this year!  ...
03/12/2026

We're bringing to Toronto the most stunning climbing films submitted to Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival this year! Toronto's festival is one of the larger World Tour destinations bringing you as many films to scratch that itch.

NEW: We are now offering Day Passes @ $50 each! See both afternoon and evening show at a reduced price - make a day of it!

We have ice, we have rock, we have it all and much more - in Toronto exclusively March 21st and 22nd with 4 jam packed programs. We promise you will be amazed at what you see! Afternoon and evening programs run both Saturday and Sunday each with a unique lineup of films.

$29/ticket
$50/day
10% student discount
15% save on festival pass

Tickets and details at https://torontobanfffilmfest.org/

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