The Alpine Club of Canada is a collection of local communities around the country who are passionate about climbing and alpine environments.
The ACC’s Mountain Culture Committee aims to celebrate the club’s relevance to Canadian culture through the presentation of literature, art, history and heritage, mountain related science, and exchanges of ideas with other alpine organizations. A large portion of the Mountain Culture portfolio is the publication of original, high-quality mountain writing in books and periodicals.
Published annually since 1907, The Canadian Alpine Journal is the flagship publication of the ACC. It is the permanent record of the biggest ascents, finest photography and most inspiring accomplishments. The CAJ is equal parts detailed route descriptions, introspective writing, science and humour.
The Gazette covers current club events, true adventure stories submitted by members from across the country and around the globe, safety tips, gear hints, history, scientific and cultural issues pertaining to the mountain environment, as well as section news and classified ads. It is published in March, July and November.
Launched in 1999, the Summit Series is a collection of biographies of people who have made a difference in Canadian mountaineering, most of whom have been Patron of a Mountain Guides Ball.
With 16,000 members in 25 sections across the country, the ACC has no shortage of stories to tell!
Many of the stories you’ll read on Aspects are submissions from our members, ambassadors, staff and volunteers.
Are you an ACC member interested in contributing? To find out more about how to submit your story for consideration click here.
The ACC offers various newsletters, each offering tailored content to keep you in the know.
The ACC and the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) bring together the mountain community to celebrate our mountain culture and raise funds.
Each year the ACC and mountain guide communities get together to renew bonds, share stories, celebrate accomplishments.
The ACC is a proud sponsor of the Banff Mountain Festivals. We have been involved with the Festivals since their inception and annually present the prizes for the best film on climbing and the Best Book.
Volunteers are the heart and soul of The Alpine Club of Canada. Season to season, day in and day out for over a century, our volunteers run the sections, write articles, lead trips, protect the alpine environment and demonstrate their commitment to the club.
The Alpine Club of Canada maintains or administers permanent funds to which people may apply for financial support for their mountain-related projects and initiatives.
Support is provided in the form of annual cash grants and scholarships to individuals and groups who are judged as best meeting the selection criteria.
We appreciate that the lands known today as Canada are home to the enduring presence of all First Nations and Métis people, and the Inuit and we acknowledge the past, present, and future generations of these Nations who continue to lead us in stewarding this land, as well as honour their knowledge and cultural ties to this place. The Alpine Club of Canada’s head office is located in the traditional lands of Treaty 7, which is comprised of the Stoney Nakoda Nations of Wesley, Chiniki, and Bearspaw; three Nations of the Blackfoot Confederacy: the Piikani, Kainai, and Siksika; the Mountain Cree; and the Tsuu T’ina of the Dene people. This territory is also shared with the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III. Before the signing of Treaty 7, and prior to the establishment of provincial boundaries, this region was also used by the Ktunaxa and the Maskwacis people.
General Inquiries
Phone: 403-678-3200
Email: [email protected]
201 Indian Flats Rd.
PO Box 8040 Main St, Canmore, AB, T1W 2T8, Canada
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
The Alpine Club of Canada is a registered Amateur Athletic Association and a registered Canadian charity (Registration No: 10670 4182 RR0001). The ACC’s US ACC Foundation can accept charitable donations from donors living in the United States. We will issue a charitable tax receipt for eligible donations of $20 or more.