Toronto’s best rock climbing and bouldering gyms offer a thrilling vertical adventure with diverse climbing routes of varying difficulty and style. Nestled amidst Toronto’s lively streets (some are not), these friendly urban havens welcome climbers of every skill level, providing expert guidance, top-tier safety gear, and a supportive community atmosphere where everyone feels like part of the family. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, Toronto’s top gyms promise an exhilarating experience that challenges both your body and mind. As an avid rock climber who has been climbing for over 5 years now, these are the best rock climbing gyms in Toronto in my opinion.
- Quality and Variety of Climbing Routes
- Safety Measures and Maintenance
- Facility Amenities
- Climbing Community and Atmosphere
- Training and Development Programs
- Accessibility and Location
True North Climbing
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True North is a climbing gym with 15,000 square feet of climbing terrain. Facility features include 80 top-rope routes, 15 lead-only routes, 12 auto-belay stations, over 100 boulder problems and two slacklines.
The best thing about True North Climbing is that it’s spacious, and all routes are colour-coded. You will enjoy having lots of space while climbing. True North has the most space compared to the other downtown climbing gyms. If space is essential for you, you can’t go wrong by choosing True North. The staff is amiable and helpful. You can take the lead test directly without making an appointment; that’s a big plus, in my opinion.
Types of climbing options: Top-Rope, Lead Climbing, Bouldering, Auto-belays.
Website: https://www.truenorthclimbing.com/
Prices (as of Feb 2024)
Day Passes: Regular $26.55, Student $23.89.
10-Visit Passes: Regular $225.66, Student $203.54
Annual Pre-paid membership: $849.56, Student $761.06
One-month prepaid: $97.34, Student $88.50
For current prices, please check out their pricing page.
Pro tip: Try to go before 5 pm to avoid crowds at this gym. Also, when it’s too busy you can always hangout in the bouldering area to get warmed up. Watch one of my videos to see the interior and how climbing experience look like at True North Climbing.
| Review Source | Rating |
| Google Review | 4.5 |
| Yelp | 4.6 |
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Criteria |
Rating |
Reason |
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Quality and Variety of Climbing Routes |
5.0 |
High-quality routes with lots of different options to climb. There are many overhang climbs and some slabs available, too. |
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Safety Measures and Maintenance |
5.0 |
Staff follows all safety measures, and the place is well maintained. |
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Facility Amenities |
4.6 |
Many facility amenities are available. My favourite is the fridge full of drinks. However, there are no snack options. |
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Climbing Community and Atmosphere |
4.8 |
It’s a great climbing community, and the atmosphere is super chill. |
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Training and Development Programs |
4.9 |
Great training and development programs are offered at this gym. You can get a lead course, technique course and many more. |
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Accessibility and Location |
4.5 |
The location is far away from the subway. TTC is accessible, but it takes more time to get there. If you are driving, it’s great because they have free parking. |
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Avg. Rating |
4.8 |
This is the best gym in Toronto by far. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. The setting is perfect on both bouldering and routes. Setters are always asking for feedback on whether the grades are right. The gym is very well-maintained. The only issue is the location is not easily accessible by TTC. |
Basecamp Climbing
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Basecamp Climbing is Toronto’s most central rock-climbing gym, directly across from Christie subway station. With over 7,000 square feet of climbing surface and 58 routes, Basecamp is truly a gym for climbers of all skill levels. Basecamp also has another location for bouldering in Queen and Spadina. You can access both gyms with the same membership or day pass.
Featuring, slab, flat wall climbs, overhang climbing, a large prow for tough lead climbs and walls nearly 40 feet tall, Basecamp is the tallest and most accessible gym in the city. Their staff is super friendly and welcoming. For some awesome climbing tips and moves, chat with Atalay or Geraldine—both are incredible climbers who are always eager to share their skills and help you learn something new!
Types of climbing options: Top-Rope, Lead Climbing, Bouldering, Auto-belays.
Parking: While the parking lot in the back is strictly for PAT customers only, there are three green P parking lots just across the street at Clinton, Manning, and Palmerston.
Sunday 10AM – 10PM
Monday 10AM – 11PM
Tuesday 7AM – 11PM
Wednesday 10AM – 11PM
Thursday 7AM – 11PM
Friday 10AM – 11PM
Saturday 10AM – 10PM
Prices (as of Feb 2024)
Day Passes: Regular: Adults $28, Student/Youth/Senior $25
10 Visit Passes: Adults $230, Student $220
Single Month Prepaid: Adult $115, Student $109
4 Months Prepaid: Adult $400, Student $370
Monthly Auto-renewal: Adult $95, Student $91
Annual Prepaid: Adult $925, Student $880
For current prices, please check out their pricing page. Bloor location Pricing, Queen location Pricing.
Pro tip: Basecamp’s Bloor location has a small bouldering gym upstairs. If you want to boulder but don’t want to go to Queen and Spadina, this small gym is a great option. It’s also convenient that you can end your workout with bouldering after a lead or top-rope session. You can have a peak at the bouldering area below:
| Review Source | Rating |
| Google Review | 4.5 |
| Yelp | 3.5 |
| Tripadvisor | 4 |
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Criteria |
Rating |
Reason |
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Quality and Variety of Climbing Routes |
4.6 |
Many climbing routes available for all kinds of different grades. Quality of the routes are great. |
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Safety Measures and Maintenance |
5 |
Safety measures are followers properly and the maintenance is very frequent. |
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Facility Amenities |
4.2 |
Amenities are very limited. The gym are is very small with a pull-up station, hang boards, and some dumbbells. |
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Climbing Community and Atmosphere |
4.8 |
Great climbing community and atmosphere. |
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Training and Development Programs |
4.8 |
Many training opportunities are offered. Most courses are thought with care and passion. However, some courses like Lead Climbing Course is thought in a fast pace, which is not ideal for most people. |
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Accessibility and Location |
5 |
Great location! Just 2 mins walk distance to Chistie subway station. |
|
Avg. Rating |
4.7 |
Basecamp is a great rock climbing gym. Considering the size of the gym, they use it to the best of their abilities to make the place better. Great locations with access to the TTC. |
Boulderz Climbing Centre
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Boulderz offers both roped climbing and bouldering for all levels. Fun and fitness are the primary purposes for beginners. Bouldering is the most efficient way to learn climbing techniques and increase power and stamina, and it’s fun!
Types of climbing options: Top-Rope, Lead Climbing, Bouldering, Auto-belays.
Phone number: 416-516-6666
JUNCTION TRIANGLE
1444 Dupont St. Unit #16
Toronto, ON. M6P 4H3
ETOBICOKE
80 The East Mall unit 9
Etobicoke ON M8Z 5X1
Monday — Friday
Open 9am — 11pm
Saturday — Sunday
Open 9am — 9pm
Prices (as of Feb 2024)
Day Passes: Adult $27
Monthly membership: Gold Monthly: $85, Silver 1 Month $97, 3 Month $260, Annual $970, 10 Punch Passes $235.
For current prices, please check out their pricing pages. Etobicoke pricing, Junction pricing.
| Review Source | Rating |
| Google Review | 4.7 |
| Yelp | 3.9 |
| Tripadvisor | 4 |
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Criteria |
Rating |
Reason |
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Quality and Variety of Climbing Routes |
4.6 |
Great variety of climbing routes both for top-rope, bouldering, and lead climbing. |
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Safety Measures and Maintenance |
5 |
All safety measures are followed properly. |
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Facility Amenities |
4.5 |
Many amenities but the gym section is a bit small compared to other gyms. |
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Climbing Community and Atmosphere |
4.7 |
Very strong and close-knit climbing community. |
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Training and Development Programs |
4.6 |
Many courses are offered for all types of climbers. |
|
Accessibility and Location |
4 |
Location is not so great, it’s hard to access to the gym easily with public transportation. |
|
Avg. Rating |
4.5 |
Boulderz is a great gym with lots of great routes. Washrooms are spotless and hygiene. Lots of different challenges for all ages. |
The Rock Oasis
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25,000 square feet of climbing surface
Large bouldering area with 120+ blocs
8 Auto belay stations with 3 routes per station of varying grades
1-speed route
Colourful walls with seamless smearable texture
Walls with a wide variety of angles
Technical outdoor style route setting
Moon Board, Kilter Board and training area
Types of climbing options: Top-Rope, Lead Climbing, Bouldering, Speed route
Website: https://www.rockoasis.com/
Email: Info@rockoasis.com
Phone number: (416) 703-3434
Addresses:
204-388 Carlaw Ave
Toronto, ON M4M 2T4
Hours of Operation:
Monday–Friday
9am–11pm
Saturday–Sunday
9am–10pm
Prices (as of Feb 2024)
Day Passes: $26, Youth $23
10 Punch Pass: $225
Prepaid membership is $120 monthly and $962 annually.
For current prices, please check out their pricing page.
| Review Source | Rating |
| Google Review | 4.5 |
| Yelp | 3.8 |
| Avg. | 4.2 |
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Criteria |
Rating |
Reason |
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Quality and Variety of Climbing Routes |
4.1 |
Lots of different climbing routes with cool |
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Safety Measures and Maintenance |
4.5 |
Safety measures are taken seriously at this gym. Maintenance could be better to keep the place more clean. |
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Facility Amenities |
4.3 |
Amenities are pretty good at this place except that the gym area is smaller than other gyms. |
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Climbing Community and Atmosphere |
4.5 |
They have great climbing community. |
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Training and Development Programs |
4.1 |
Many training opportunities are available at this gym. Teaching durations are shorter than other gyms. |
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Accessibility and Location |
4 |
Not a great location, it’s hard to access the gym by public transit, especially at night. |
|
Avg. Rating |
4.2 |
Rock Oasis is a great gym with a friendly staff and a long climbing culture. Great for new and seasoned climbers. lthough The Rock Oasis boasts an excellent facility, the overall experience is undermined by inconsistent customer service. Taking steps to resolve these service issues would greatly improve its appeal. |
Joe Rockhead’s Indoor Rock Climbing
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Joe Rockhead’s is an indoor rock climbing facility located in Toronto, Canada. Rockhead’s was the first climbing gym in Canada and is still the place to be for top-level climbers. They opened their doors in 1990 and pioneered indoor climbing in Canada.
Joe Rockhead offers many different routes, but the place is relatively small. The bouldering area is much smaller than other gyms.
Types of climbing options: Top rope, Lead Climbing, and Bouldering.
Website: https://www.joerockheads.com/
Phone number: 416-538-7670
Addresses:
29 Fraser Avenue Toronto
Hours of Operation:
Monday–Friday
7am –11 pm
Saturday–Sunday
9am–10pm
Prices (as of Feb 2024)
Day Passes Adult $26, 10 Punch pass: $225, Membership monthly $95, prepaid $120.
For current prices, please check out their pricing page.
| Review Source | Rating |
| Google Review | 4.6 |
| Yelp | 3.5 |
| Avg. | 4.2 |
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Criteria |
Rating |
Reason |
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Quality and Variety of Climbing Routes |
3.2 |
It’s relatively a small climbing gym with less climbing routes both for Lead, Top Rope and Bouldering. |
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Safety Measures and Maintenance |
4.5 |
Safety measures are followed properly but maintenance could be improved. |
|
Facility Amenities |
4 |
There are some great amenities at this gym but the weight lifting area is very small. |
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Climbing Community and Atmosphere |
4.6 |
Great climbing community with friendly staff. |
|
Training and Development Programs |
4.5 |
Great training and development programs but the prices a bit steep. |
|
Accessibility and Location |
3.5 |
Locations isn’t so great. It’s hard to access the gym if you are living outside of Libery Village. |
|
Avg. Rating |
4.0 |
Joe Rockhead offers a variety of routes for all skill levels, including top-rope, boulder, and lead climbing, with an enthusiastic staff and a fun atmosphere, though it’s somewhat small and crowded, especially during events. |
Toronto Climbing Academy
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Since 1993, Toronto Climbing Academy’s indoor rock climbing gym and training centre has been dedicated to providing exciting fitness experiences in GTA. Toronto Climbing Academy offers a brand-new, fully Air Conditioned state-of-the-art rock climbing facility with ample parking. Our big windows offer excellent natural light throughout the facility creating a welcoming, fun and friendly atmosphere. Our experienced and friendly staff and coaches and the TCA variety of climbing terrains create a memorable experience every time!
Types of climbing options: Top rope, Lead Climbing, and Bouldering.
Website: https://climbingacademy.com/
Phone number:
Phone numbers: 416 406 5900 & 416 757 4208
Email: tcarocks123@gmail.com
Addresses:
11 Curity Ave, Unit 3, Toronto ,ON M4B 1X4
Hours of Operation:
Mon – Fri | 1pm – 11pm Sat & Sun | 10am – 8pm Holidays | 10am – 6pm
Prices (as of Feb 2024)
Day pass: Adult $30, Student $25, Kid’s pass $20.
Membership for one month is $88. Annual membership is $780.
For current prices, please check out their pricing page.
| Review Source | Rating |
| Google Review | 4.7 |
| Yelp | 3.9 |
| Avg. | 4.3 |
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Criteria |
Rating |
Reason |
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Quality and Variety of Climbing Routes |
3.7 |
Variety of climbing routes are limited to compared to other similar-sized gyms. |
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Safety Measures and Maintenance |
4.1 |
Safety measures are followed properly at this gym. However, the maintenance could be better. Washrooms could be managed better. |
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Facility Amenities |
4.1 |
Amenities are limited compared to other gyms. |
|
Climbing Community and Atmosphere |
4.2 |
Great climbing community. Most climbers are friendly and supportive. |
|
Training and Development Programs |
4 |
Training opportunities are great but the training durations are not long enough. |
|
Accessibility and Location |
3.3 |
The gym’s location is not great. It’s hard to access by public transportation. |
|
Avg. Rating |
3.9 |
This climbing gym is a fun destination for all ages, offering reasonable prices and friendly, helpful staff, but it suffers from dated walls and rough, confusingly arranged holds that make climbing difficult, particularly in bouldering areas with poorly adhered route markers and uninspired route setting. |
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