Climbing Wall

Climbing and Bouldering Walls

Hours and Access

Climbing Wall

Hours: 

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 11:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
  • Thursday: 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Saturday & Sunday: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

CLOSURES:

  • Closed September 30.
  • Closed November 9-10 (convocation).
  • Closed November 11.

Belay tests: All climbing wall users must sign a waiver and complete a current Top Rope and/or Lead Belay test. 

Access: Check in at the Outdoor Centre (KNB180) then access the Climbing Wall on the basement floor (KNB80). 

Bouldering Wall

Hours: 

CLOSURES:

  • There are no planned closures at this time.

Access: You must check in at the Outdoor Centre (KNB180) or Active Living Client Services (KNA104). Access the Boulder Wall on the basement floor of the Kinesiology A block. 

Climbing and Bouldering Wall Safety Codes

What sets us apart?

Built to practice outdoor mountain skills. Our 13m indoor climbing wall features an Entre-Prises wall and molded concrete panels embedded with quartzite holds, texture, cracks and chimneys. It was designed to learn/practice leading on gear, anchor building, rappelling, rock rescue and crevasse rescue. 

A revamped Bouldering Wall. The bouldering wall in the basement of the Kinesiology A block was revamped in 2019 with recommendations and feedback from the local climbing community.

Lessons and skill-building courses

Start with beginner lessons and progress as your skills develop. Our experienced instructors teach kids and adults year-round.

Browse programs

Come climb with us!

Access to the Climbing and Bouldering Walls is included for UCalgary students and Active Living members. 

Non-members can purchase a drop-in Day Pass to climb. 

Prices

  • Belay & Lead Belay test: Free
  • Shoes: $9
  • Harness: $6
  • Belay device: $2
  • Day Pass: $10.50 (non-members)

Learn more about Active Living memberships