Alpine Club of Canada Toronto Section

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Alpine Club of Canada Toronto Section

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Madawaska Ice Fest 2026

32990 ON-62

Maynooth, ON K0L 2S0, Canada


Dinner and Party @ The Arlington
$65

Join us at The Arlington Gasthaus & Speakeasy for dinner and a night of games, prizes and community!

Dinner and T-Shirt included in price of admission.

[Learn to Lead & Mixed] - Sun Feb 8 9:00-12:00PM @ TBD
$90

Getting close to finally completing your 50 consecutive pitches of ice without falling and ready to take the lead? This clinic is for those looking to lead & leaders looking to expand their knowledge and those getting ready or interested in getting ready to jump on the ‘sharp end’ with sharp things. Learn about various tactics for climbing steep ice, placing screws, building anchors, and more.


Rentals are not included in the price.


Refunds are at organizer's discretion. No refunds due to ice conditions.

[Intermediate] - Sun Feb 8 12:30-3:30PM @Diamond Lake
$90

This intermediate top-rope ice climbing clinic focuses on refining movement, footwork, and tool placement so steeper ice feels more controlled and sustainable. Ideal for climbers ready to progress beyond the basics. Expand your knowledge through various drills and expert pointers. This clinic is a great next step as you progress along your ice climbing journey and for those just looking to brush up on efficient climbing.


Rentals are not included in the price.


Refunds are at organizer's discretion. No refunds due to ice conditions.

Additional T-shirt Purchase
$35

Additional T-shirt including Canada wide flat rate shipping.

Can't make it out to the 2026 Madawaska Icefest? But still want to support the ACC & your local ice climbing scene? We appreciate your support and will see you in 2027!


IMPORTANT: T-shirts are included with the Saturday Night Dinner/Party ticket. Additional T-shirt sales will be available at both Diamond Lake & The Arlington during the event for $25.

[Intermediate] - Sun Feb 8 9:00AM-12:00PM @ Diamond Lake
$90

This intermediate top-rope ice climbing clinic focuses on refining movement, footwork, and tool placement so steeper ice feels more controlled and sustainable. Ideal for climbers ready to progress beyond the basics. Expand your knowledge through various drills and expert pointers. This clinic is a great next step as you progress along your ice climbing journey and for those just looking to brush up on efficient climbing.


Rentals are not included in the price.


Refunds are at organizer's discretion. No refunds due to ice conditions.

[Intro to Ice] - Sat Feb 7 9am-12PM @ Diamond Lake
$90

If you think of ice cubes from your freezer when we say “ice” then this clinic is for you! We will show you all the basics of getting geared up, how to climb frozen waterfalls, and have fun whilst doing so. With kind and supportive instruction from highly experienced guides from Muskoka Mountainworks you'll be in for a real frosty treat.


Rentals are included in the price! Rentals provided by Muskoka Mountainworks.


Refunds are at organizer's discretion. No refunds due to ice conditions.

[Intermediate A] - Sat Feb 7 9am-12PM @ Diamond Lake
$90

Group A
This intermediate top-rope ice climbing clinic focuses on refining movement, footwork, and tool placement so steeper ice feels more controlled and sustainable. Ideal for climbers ready to progress beyond the basics. Expand your knowledge through various drills and expert pointers. This clinic is a great next step as you progress along your ice climbing journey and for those just looking to brush up on efficient climbing.


Rentals are not included in the price.


Refunds are at organizer's discretion. No refunds due to ice conditions.

[Intro to Ice B] - Sat Feb 7 9am-12PM @ Diamond Lake
$122

Due to demand we have opened another section of Intro to Ice!

Group B

If you think of ice cubes from your freezer when we say “ice” then this clinic is for you! We will show you all the basics of getting geared up, how to climb frozen waterfalls, and have fun whilst doing so. With kind and supportive instruction from highly experienced guides you'll be in for a real frosty treat.


Rentals are included in the price! They're provided in partnership with LIV Outside.


This session is priced differently than others because there was not enough gear to run two "Intro" courses at once with gear included.


Refunds are at organizer's discretion. No refunds due to ice conditions.

[Intro to Ice] - Sat Feb 7 12:30-3:30PM @ Diamond Lake
$90

If you think of ice cubes from your freezer when we say “ice” then this clinic is for you! We will show you all the basics of getting geared up, how to climb frozen waterfalls, and have fun whilst doing so. With kind and supportive instruction from highly experienced guides from Muskoka Mountainworks you'll be in for a real frosty treat.


Rentals are included in the price! Rentals provided by Muskoka Mountainworks.


Refunds are at organizer's discretion. No refunds due to ice conditions.

[Intro to Ice B] - Sat Feb 7 12:30PM-3:30PM @ TBD
$122

Due to demand we have opened another section of Intro to Ice!

Group B

If you think of ice cubes from your freezer when we say “ice” then this clinic is for you! We will show you all the basics of getting geared up, how to climb frozen waterfalls, and have fun whilst doing so. With kind and supportive instruction from highly experienced guides you'll be in for a real frosty treat.


Rentals are included in the price! They're provided in partnership with LIV Outside.


This session is priced differently than others because there was not enough gear to run two "Intro" courses at once with gear included.


Refunds are at organizer's discretion. No refunds due to ice conditions.

[Intermediate] - Sat Feb 7 12:30-3:30PM @Diamond Lake
$90

This intermediate top-rope ice climbing clinic focuses on refining movement, footwork, and tool placement so steeper ice feels more controlled and sustainable. Ideal for climbers ready to progress beyond the basics. Expand your knowledge through various drills and expert pointers. This clinic is a great next step as you progress along your ice climbing journey and for those just looking to brush up on efficient climbing.


Rentals are not included in the price.


Refunds are at organizer's discretion. No refunds due to ice conditions.

[Intro to Ice] - Sun Feb 8 9:00-12:00PM @ Diamond Lake
$90

If you think of ice cubes from your freezer when we say “ice” then this clinic is for you! We will show you all the basics of getting geared up, how to climb frozen waterfalls, and have fun whilst doing so. With kind and supportive instruction from highly experienced guides from Muskoka Mountainworks you'll be in for a real frosty treat.


Rentals are included in the price! Rentals provided by Muskoka Mountainworks.


Refunds are at organizer's discretion. No refunds due to ice conditions.

[Intro to Ice] - Sun Feb 8 12:30pm-3:30pm @ Diamond Lake
$90

If you think of ice cubes from your freezer when we say “ice” then this clinic is for you! We will show you all the basics of getting geared up, how to climb frozen waterfalls, and have fun whilst doing so. With kind and supportive instruction from highly experienced guides from Muskoka Mountainworks you'll be in for a real frosty treat.


Rentals are included in the price! Rentals provided by Muskoka Mountainworks.


Refunds are at organizer's discretion. No refunds due to ice conditions.

[Intro to Ice B] - Sun Feb 8 12:30PM-3:30PM @ Diamond Lake
$122

Due to demand we have opened another section of Intro to Ice!

Group B

If you think of ice cubes from your freezer when we say “ice” then this clinic is for you! We will show you all the basics of getting geared up, how to climb frozen waterfalls, and have fun whilst doing so. With kind and supportive instruction from highly experienced guides you'll be in for a real frosty treat.


Rentals are included in the price! They're provided in partnership with LIV Outside.


This session is priced differently than others because there was not enough gear to run two "Intro" courses at once with gear included.


Refunds are at organizer's discretion. No refunds due to ice conditions.

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