Trips & Events

Interested in meeting other outdoorsy people? Maybe exploring Hamilton or going across North America? Or do you want to see what Green initiatives we're running?
Any which way, this page has everything you need.

Trips

For upcoming events, check the calendar and listings below.  Details on price, policy, and what's included are below.

Socials

Social Events open to everyone! 

Green initiatives

Interested in helping make McMaster more sustainable? Check out our Green initiatives below!

Membership

An Outdoor Club annual membership costs $50 and can be purchased from the DBAC business office. 
Perks: Discounted trips (this card usually pays for itself numerous times over), FREE kayak pool sessions, & FREE workshops. 

Current Trips & Events
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Killarney Hiking (October 10-13, Reading week)
Killarney is one of the most scenic parks in Canada and you will get the chance to hike four of it’s best trails, including “The Crack”, which will put you atop the area’s tallest white rock mountain with an amazing veiw of the parks inland lakes. And the best part is, this trip will show you all the fall colours!
This trip will also be very relaxed and beginner friendly, with enough bonfire time to give you a fantastic break this reading week! 
Member price: $185
Non-Member price: $210

Bruce Peninsula Backpacking (October 11-14, Reading week)
Don’t have any reading week plans yet? Then come out and hike the amazing Bruce Peninsula National Park. We will be hiking the entire stretch of the park, along the gorgeous Georgian Bay coastline. Bruce Peninsula National Park is part of a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, which is not an area you want to miss seeing! Don’t miss your chance to visit the Grotto, a large sea cave carved into the limestone shoreline! This will be rated as an intermediate level backpacking trip.
Member price: $250
Non-Member Price: $270

Adirondacks Backpacking (date TBD, Reading week)
An intermediate hiking trip.  Hikers ought to have experience and physical fitness.
But they will be rewarded for their hard work with the summits of at least 3 mountains, breath-taking views of the fall-leaf & lake filled valleys below them, and a unique hut-to-hut camping experience.  Fun fact: the 1980 Olympics were held in the neighbouring town, Lake Placid, because of the areas beauty, this is a seriously stunning trip. 
**Registration to open next week.


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​Whitewater Kayak Pool Sessions [Every other Sunday, see calendar]
Get out in the McMaster pool and try out kayaking! There is plenty of space for beginners and experienced paddlers alike, along with people to help you learn whatever you're working on! See the McMaster Whitewater club page for sign-up! 
*FREE with an outdoor club membership OR $5 at the door!



Sunday Hike Series!!! [FREE, every Sunday*]
Every Sunday we get a group together who wants to explore their local Hamilton! Absolutely free to attend and open to everyone. See the picture attached for specific dates & locations!. 
Meet at the Student Center car loop @10am on Sunday with your bus pass!
(Click image to download PDF calendar)













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Registration

Registration can be done 2 different ways. 

1. Online@onlineca.activecommunities.com/macreconline/Start/Start.asp​                  Look for >Programs>Outdoor.
2. In person at the DBAC Business Office (the glass room located just inside the front doors). 
   
   ​All trips made available for registration ~2-3 weeks before start date. 

Policy

To make it open for everyone, all of our trips include gear rentals, transportation, leadership, and (most) food included in the cost. We also accommodate dietary restrictions! 

​All trips include a MANDATORY pre-trip meeting to discuss the route, gear, and forms.
 
If you are participating in a water-based trip this year you must complete a swim test (50m swim, tread for 1 minute), more information available when you sign up.  

Cancellations are at the discretion of the club presidents.  In some cases we will be able to provide a full/partial refund based on the reason given and if we can fill your spot.  determined by our presidents OR if we are able to fill your spot. 
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If you have any concerns please contact us at outdoorclub.mac@gmail.com