Community

Join a Local ACC Section

Regional ACC Sections are the Alpine Club of Canada’s strength. The vast majority of club members belong to a regional ACC Section. Membership in an ACC Section enables members to participate in numerous summer and winter mountaineering, rock climbing, and skiing activities, coordinated by experienced amateur leaders in their local area. The majority of activities offered by sections are either free or are offered on a break-even basis to their members. Through ACC Section trips you’ll learn all the basics you need to travel safely in the mountains, while meeting new friends to enjoy your experiences with.

There are also many social functions and volunteering opportunities in a wide variety of areas ranging from environmental advocacy to section management. Many ACC Sections have regular evenings at local climbing gyms for meeting up and getting in shape.

Opportunities to learn the crafts of mountaineering and climbing through local sections abound. Most ACC Sections provide basic training courses provided by professional guides or experienced mountaineers. Many sections also provide mountain leadership training for their section members with the aim of continuously improving mountain leadership and safety within the club.

Please note that if you already have an active membership, the section membership will expire at the same time.

Add an ACC Section to your membership

If you need to add a section to your family membership please contact us at [email protected] or (403) 678-3200 ext. 222.

Regional Sections

Jasper/Hinton

From $4
The ACC Jasper/Hinton Section serves members from all over west central and northern Alberta and British Columbia. Most of the section activities take place in and around Jasper National Park from the eastern slopes of the Alberta Rockies to the Mt. Robson area, and south to the David Thompson area.

Jasper/Hinton

From $4
The ACC Jasper/Hinton Section serves members from all over west central and northern Alberta and British Columbia. Most of the section activities take place in and around Jasper National Park from the eastern slopes of the Alberta Rockies to the Mt. Robson area, and south to the David Thompson area.

Manitoba

From $5
Founded in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in 1906, the Alpine Club of Canada represents the nation’s climbing community. Our network of members and facilities offers education, resources, and encouragement so that you can enjoy climbing and other wilderness activities year round.

Manitoba

From $5
Founded in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in 1906, the Alpine Club of Canada represents the nation’s climbing community. Our network of members and facilities offers education, resources, and encouragement so that you can enjoy climbing and other wilderness activities year round.

Montréal

From $17
The Montréal Section has about 500 members, both French and English speaking, who share a common passion for the outdoors. The Section’s goal is to unite outdoor enthusiasts in Quebec who share a common interest for mountain activities.

Montréal

From $17
The Montréal Section has about 500 members, both French and English speaking, who share a common passion for the outdoors. The Section’s goal is to unite outdoor enthusiasts in Quebec who share a common interest for mountain activities.

Newfoundland and Labrador

From $7
The Mission of the Newfoundland & Labrador Section is to explore, develop, and maintain climbing areas in Newfoundland as well as promote safe climbing and environmental awareness through communication, education, and community events.

Newfoundland and Labrador

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The Mission of the Newfoundland & Labrador Section is to explore, develop, and maintain climbing areas in Newfoundland as well as promote safe climbing and environmental awareness through communication, education, and community events.

Okanagan

From $14
The ACC’s Okanagan Section was created in 1996 to provide a meeting ground for Okanagan residents interested in outdoor recreation in mountain settings. The awesome Skaha Bluffs is our local crag and the Cascade, Coast, Cariboo, Monashee, Valhalla and Selkirk Ranges are all in our backyard.

Okanagan

From $14
The ACC’s Okanagan Section was created in 1996 to provide a meeting ground for Okanagan residents interested in outdoor recreation in mountain settings. The awesome Skaha Bluffs is our local crag and the Cascade, Coast, Cariboo, Monashee, Valhalla and Selkirk Ranges are all in our backyard.

Ottawa

From $5
The Ottawa Section has approximately 425 members and growing. The nearby Gatineau Hills are the Section’s main playground, offering some great rock and ice climbing, hiking and skiing.

Ottawa

From $5
The Ottawa Section has approximately 425 members and growing. The nearby Gatineau Hills are the Section’s main playground, offering some great rock and ice climbing, hiking and skiing.