Climbing Wall

Photo of bouldering wall and climbing wall

Our Climbing Wall is located in the lobby of the Kenn Borek Aquatic Centre. If you have never tried climbing before, you may use a one-time free try with our experienced and friendly staff.

Before you climb

You must be 4 years or older
View the schedule online or print a downloadable schedule
- Regular hours of operation may be affected by a closure due to an event or stat holiday. Shoe rental is available.
Sign a waiver
- Ages 4-18 years must have their waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian

Get belay-checked

You must be belay-checked by our staff before you can belay someone at our facility. The Belay Test and Challenge can be done free of charge during Drop-in Climb. Find out more about belaying on our Climbing Programs page.

Classes

Learn more about registered climbing classes (such as Belay classes) on our programs page.

Climbing Gym Instructor Certification

If you are interested in becoming a certified Climbing Gym Instructor, visit the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) for information on upcoming courses.

Cost

Our Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3932 is updated each year through Council. It lists the amount of every City fee; be aware that GST is added to this price. Costs increase on May 1st every year (taxes are included in the below costs).

Drop-in

Admission Definitions:

Family includes up to 2 adults and up to 6 youth living in same household

Type	Cost
Preschool 0-5	$0.00
Youth 6-18 - Single	$11.41
Youth 6-18 - 11Punch Card	$114.10
Adult 19 - 64 - Single	$17.12
Adult 19 - 64 - 11 Punch Card	$171.15
Senior 65+ - Single	$11.41
Senior 65+ - 11 Punch Card	$114.10
Family - Single	$39.93
Family - 11 Punch Card	$399.36
Extra youth - Single	$2.86

Equipment rentals

Type	Cost
Harness and chalk	$0.00
Shoes	$2.45

Wall and swim combo

Admission Definitions:

Family includes up to 2 adults and up to 6 youth living in same household

Type	Cost
Preschool 0-5	$0.00
Youth 6-18 - Single	$14.26
Youth 6-18 - 11 Punch Card	$142.62
Adult 19 - 64 - Single	$21.11
Adult 19 - 64 - 11 Punch Card	$211.66
Senior 65+ - Single	$14.26
Senior 65+ - 11 Punch Card	$142.62
Family - Single	$49.63
Family - 11 Punch Card	$496.34
Extra youth - Single	$3.58

Wall rentals

Rentals outside of operating hours will include additional staff fees. Each rental includes one staff and exclusive use of the wall for up to four people. Additional staff fees are required if your group is larger than four. Groups can include a maximum of up to 16 people.

Type	Cost
Youth Non-Profit - per hour	$57.05
Adult Non-Profit - per hour	$91.28
Private Org - per hour	$127.80
Commercial Org - per hour	$159.74
School Rate - per hour	$57.05

Our wall

The Climbing Wall officially opened on January 22, 2011. This amazing feature was made possible thanks to help provided by local community groups who raised money and donated to the project. Thanks goes out to the local Rotary Clubs, South Peace Oilmen's Association, Kinsmen Club, Northern BC Winter Games Society and the North East BC Energy Conference.

Dimensions

46 feet tall, 20 feet wide. Includes a 13 foot free-standing boulder and 12-foot cave with a 5 and a half foot overhang

Materials

The main wall is a patented Enterprises mixture, combing fibreglass and concrete, called “Imprint”. The Boulder is a patented material called “Free Form”. These surfaces are similar to what one would encounter outdoors on a rock face.

Amenities

Harnesses are available for belaying and chalk is available to use free of charge. Shoes can be rented if you don't have your own.