Ontario Tree Climbing Championship

The OTCC brings together arborists and industry members from across the province in this fun, competitive event.
The OTCC is open to the public and everyone is welcome to attend: watch arborists showcase their skills, visit a tradeshow featuring our favourite vendors and anyone can try out tree climbing at the “Fun Climb” station under the guidance of a professional arborist.

2024 OTCC – Mississauga, ON

The 2024 OTCC will be held Sept 20-21, 2024 at RK McMillan Park in Mississauga! 

Thank you to City of Mississauga for hosting us – we can’t wait! More details coming soon!

About the OTCC

The OTCC is an annual, FUN, FREE event! Arborists from across the province will compete to crown Ontario's top climbers and YOU can attend! Watch climbers showcase their incredible tree climbing skills, visit a tradeshow featuring industry vendors and YOU can even take a turn climbing a tree! Watch Rick Mercer visit our OTCC event in Kingston!

OTCC Committee Chair:

Ken Gillies
gilliestreecare@mac.com

Head Judge:

Jess van Vliet
peartjessica@hotmail.com 

Head Tech:

Rob Shaw-Lukavsky
robinia@mail.com

OTCC Virtual Forum

We held a virtual forum on Nov 15 2023 to discuss the 2023 OTCC event. Thanks to everyone who filled out the event survey, or attended the forum! Your feedback helps us make the OTCC better and better! Don't hesitate to reach out to ISAO with any additional feedback. And we'll likely hold another virtual forum closer to the 2024 event. Watch the recording of the Nov 15 OTCC Virtual Forum here.

We also hosted a virtual information session on May 17 2023: watch the recording here.

2023 OTCC – Burlington, ON

Congratulations to our 2023 Champions!

Joel Dreise and Mackenzie Hordyk

View results from the 2023 Competition here.

2022 OTCC – London, ON

Congratulations to our 2022 Champions!

Cody Menken and Krista Strating

View results from the 2022 Competition here.

2019 OTCC – Burlington, ON

Congratulations to our 2019 champions!

Cody Menken and Krista Strating

View results from the 2019 competition here

2018 OTCC – Sarnia, ON

Congratulations to our 2018 champions!

Joel Dreise and Ciara Condon

Interested in Hosting the OTCC?

Is your municipality interested in hosting an OTCC?
The OTCC event is a great way to showcase your municipality, your local park, and to bring the community together for an incredible event! See requirements to host an OTCC event here. And contact us for more information