Rock Climbing
Strength, Perseverance, Fun! Rock Climbing Locations in Calgary
There are so many reasons to go rock climbing. It builds strength, increases flexibility, and enhances coordination. Of course, the best reason is just because it’s FUN! There are numerous indoor (and some outdoor) rock climbing facilities in Calgary and area, and with smaller locations perfect for kids, it’s easy
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Calgary Climbing Centre – Five Locations
The Calgary Climbing Centre boasts five locations in Calgary and a clean, friendly, and energetic environment. With constantly changing and variable routes, you’ll find a variety of angles and exciting terrain to climb. Chinook: The Chinook facility was the first location and has a massive bouldering area and great walls
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Spray Lakes Sawmills Family Sports Centre Climbing Wall
The Spray Lakes Sawmills Family Sports Centre in Cochrane boasts an expansive facility that includes a climbing centre with a 24-foot climbing wall and an auto-belay system. Climbing equipment is available for use free of charge. Spray Lakes Sawmills Family Sports Centre Climbing Wall: Address: 800 Griffin Road East, Cochrane,
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Vivo for Healthier Generations Climbing Wall
Vivo for Healthier Generations is a 195,000 square foot LEED Gold Accredited Facility that provides a bright, comfortable, inviting space for a wide range of spontaneous and structured activities for individuals and families of all ages and abilities. Facilities include a climbing wall that stands almost 30 feet tall and
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YMCA Calgary Indoor Climbing Walls
YMCA Calgary has recreation centres all over the city, and some of them have indoor climbing walls, available for drop-in at specific times or lessons. Head to your local Y for some active fun. YMCA Calgary Indoor Climbing Walls Saddletowne YMCA: Address: #180-7555 Falconridge Blvd NE, Calgary, AB Phone: 403-237-2393 Website: www.ymcacalgary.org/saddletowne
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University of Calgary Outdoor Centre Climbing Wall
The University of Calgary Outdoor Centre Climbing Wall was specifically designed to develop skills that would be easily transferable to outdoor climbing. Here you can practice leading on gear, anchor building, rappelling, rock rescue, and crevasse rescue. The wall is sometimes used for group climbing so be sure to check the
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Westside Recreation Centre Climbing Wall
This is a 24-foot climbing wall equipped for both top rope and lead climbing. Good for both beginner and intermediate climbers. Climbing equipment is available free of charge. Westside Recreation Centre Climbing Wall: Address: 2000 – 69 Street SW, Calgary, AB Phone: 403-531-5875 ext 251 Website: www.westsiderec.com
Southland Leisure Centre – Climbing Wall
The Southland Leisure Centre offers supervised times (Open Climbing) for all levels and free belay orientations or registered classes to help beginners get started. All climbers must be over 13 years old and demonstrate proper use of harnesses and safe belaying before climbing. Children 4-12 years must be belayed by
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Mount Royal College Climbing Centre
The Climbing Centre is a comprehensive training and instruction facility that offers over 5,000 square feet of varied artificial climbing terrain that is suitable for both novice and experienced climbers. 15 top ropes, a designated lead wall and a separate bouldering room. Mount Royal College Climbing Centre: Address: 4825 Mount
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Vivo for Healthier Generations
Vivo is a large LEED Gold Accredited Facility that finished a huge renovation in 2023. It’s a bright, comfortable, inviting space for a wide range of spontaneous and structured activities for individuals and families of all ages and abilities. Facilities include a climbing wall, fitness centre, gymnasiums, ice rink, an
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