This is a smaller bouldering place but you know what they say, good things come in small packages…read more Despite the smaller area, they maximize their use of the area. They have some very easy problems, but also some difficult ones. In addition to that, they have a weight area and a yoga studio. What's great about the place is that if you go before 4 pm on weekdays or the last two hours of the day, it's less than $20 incl. shoes and chalk rentals. I'll definitely be back.

Super awesome place with super cool staff. I came here with kids and we had a total blast. We spend…read morefour hours climbing walls and boxing and just having fun. Me and the kids loved it! Will be back!

I had a really great time at Up The Bloc! This is one of the many gyms that is affiliated with the…read moredifferent Rock Oasis Gyms and Joe's Rockheads. If you have previously filled out a waiver of these gyms semi-recently, they should be able to find you in the system so you don't have to do it again. This is one of their newer offerings and it shows! The gym is really shiny and new, the holds still quite abrasive on the skin if you rub them the wrong way haha. I thought the set up was quite grand - two huge walls that go from the front of the gym all the way to the back. They were able to work in overhangs and slab problems well across the walls. Everything felt seamless and the problems were interesting. They have some branded merch at the front which is great if you forgot any of your work out clothes at home. They also have a selection of shoes, chalk bags, and accessories. Interestingly they have lip balm that is themed by the different sister gyms. The change rooms here are sort of co-ed. There are lockers back here and changerooms that are single stalls kind of like you would see at a clothing store with cloth curtains. There is also a sink here which is communal. The parking was a tad difficult because there was a wedding going on at a banquet hall that shares the lot. There's also a church there with a lot of reserved parking. Make sure that you check for any reserved signs so you don't get towed!

Came here to use a Groupon that I bought in January, $30 for 2 ppl for a 2 hr slot + intro session…read moreincluding shoe rental. It was our first time bouldering and we were at our physical worst (lmao thanks to covid) to do this activity. Still, it was a lot of fun and a great introduction to bouldering. I'd definitely recommend for people looking to try something challenging and new. We signed the waiver and booked our slot online (the booking system only allowed us to book 3 days in advance, for time slots of 12-2pm, 3-5pm, and 6-8pm). Since it was our first time, we had a quick 5-10 min intro session on how to climb, helped us find climbing shoes that fit, explained the colour coding, and how to safely jump down from the wall. The staff were nice and gave us tips and tricks for trying the different levels. After that, they left us to climb on our own. The facility was bright and clean, with good air flow, mats for people to jump down to, and lots of space between us and the other people climbing. The gym is colour coded (the tape, not the rocks) and we completed all the beginner/yellow ones and just a couple of the next level/orange ones. There is a lot of variety and challenge for advanced climbers, not so much for beginners, but we really didn't have the energy/endurance to get that far so it was alright. When we went, most people present seemed to be advanced/experienced climbers. It was really interesting watching them attempt the harder climbs and seeing what they did to complete them. For the average person, they make it seem easy, but when you do it yourself, it's far far harder than it looks. Personally, while I understood the technique from watching, executing it was a completely different story. Originally, we were worried a 2 hr slot during Covid (previously the Groupon was a day pass I believe) wouldn't be enough time, but it was. It's such a challenging physical activity, my friend and I were both exhausted by the end of it. After our first climb, we were a bit surprised how much muscle/arm strength it took to hoist ourselves up there. By the end, our fingers were throbbing, hands rough, and after getting home, our muscles were sore for a couple days after. Since like 90% of the walls are slanted/angled, when we reached a problem we couldn't figure out on the wall, we had to jump down since it was too tiring to hang around on it. The slanted walls made the climbs much more challenging than a straight wall, since for some climbs you're at an angle where gravity is pulling you back and you need muscle strength just to keep yourself on the wall, let alone move to the next rock. For newbies interested in coming here, I'd say definitely bring more water than you think you need, conserve your energy, take breaks, and know your limits. I think people who regularly work out (especially their arms/fingers) would likely have an easier time, since the activity takes a lot of finger strength, but even for beginners, it was a lot of fun trying something new - I enjoyed the problem solving/activity aspect to bouldering, which made it a fun way to exercise.

Awesome place to climb. Good setters. Welcoming for all and not too expensive…read more I think there are enough climbs. If they get more members maybe they could add a new set 2x a week instead of 1 but I think there's enough projects to work on. Was able to meet and climb with others so felt it was welcoming and inviting place and not too crowded

Toprock Climbing adds this small, but significant dimension to climbing that most other climbing…read moregyms don't have: supportive strangers / community. Whenever anyone new, (or seasoned!), is climbing at the gym, people will spectate and cheer you on. Whether it's an easy climb or a hard climb, everyone respects that everyone has their own individual struggles, and everyone is always cheering for you. It's definitely a community worth visiting!

Always so good to visit here, especially with good friends!…read moreI haven't been here since last Summer, and truly enjoyed their new rock set up (renovated). I visited on Friday afternoon and it was quiet enough to try all my levels (of my level haha) without waiting so long. Staff were very friendly and knowledgeable too. Maybe I should visit here more often!

Great gym for bouldering toprpping and lead! Set very frequently. Day passes can be a bit pricey…read morebut monthly is worth it.

Spontaneously decided to rock climb with some friends as a fun activity on a Sunday afternoon. We…read moreare complete novices to climbing. We were intimidated by the reviews about how crowded Basecamp Queen W is, so we decided to come down to the east end to check out Rock On as the reviews made it seem much chiller. When we arrived the staff asked us if we had climbed before, and because we hadn't, he gave us a lesson on safety tips (how to fall correctly) as well as how to locate/navigate the different holds. After a useful hands-on demonstration we were off to try some climbs. We worked our way around to all the climbs VB, V0 and V1 level (some successfully topped, some not) and had a lot of adrenaline pumping fun. Overall we were very scared to try rock climbing for the first time but we felt like we were in good hands with the staff here. On a Sunday afternoon it was also not very busy so we had a lot of time to try the same climbs over and over, and didn't have to wait much. I would definitely recommend for any beginner, and it looked like there were some advanced climbers as well!

The staff was very rude and unhelpful. When we arrived, they told us to wait because no one was…read moreavailable to show us around. After waiting for 30 minutes, my oldest child went to the monkey bars, but even though he was just standing there, they told him to come back and keep waiting. They insisted we wait until someone was available to assist us. My kids do not need help with monkey bars or rock climbing, at least not my 12 years child who has done it many times before. Then, one of the staff members claimed I wasn't following their policy and accused me of trespassing. Their only policy seemed to be making us wait. What started as excitement quickly turned into us being treated like criminals. The customer service was terrible. I'm glad I didn't spend any money there, and in just two minutes, they lost $110 from us. I also found out they charge an extra $15 to rent harnesses and shoes, on top of the ticket price. If I could, I'd give them zero stars.

Aspire Climbing is a great place to take your entire family. My son has never climbed before,…read morebetween bouldering and parkour he spent 2 hours entertaining himself while my wife and I were going through our belay lesson. He also loved climbing the many different rock walls once we were able to belay for him. The staff is extremely knowledgable, friendly and takes the time to make sure you are comfortable at your challenge of choice. The facility is geared towards extreme amateurs like my wife and I to very advance climbers. It was also really cool to watch the more experienced climbers. I the facility is kept really clean and their washrooms also have showers if you need to clean up. If you are looking for a great place to have fun with your family, I'd recommend going to Aspire!

Tried rock climbing for the first time at Basecamp Climbing and had such a great experience. The…read moreatmosphere felt welcoming, and really beginner-friendly. I got to try both bouldering and harness climbing, and I have to say, I especially loved bouldering. It was my first time giving it a go and it quickly became my favorite. All the instructors were super helpful and encouraging, which made a big difference as a first-timer. I can barely feel my hands while typing this but honestly, that just shows how much I enjoyed it. Definitely coming back!

Lots of fun!! We took an intro lesson and learned all the basics for safe climbing and belaying…read more The price difference between a day plan and the rentals vs a lesson with those included was only a few dollars so we took the lesson. We started upstairs and learned how to fall safety and did one quick practice climb. Then we moved downstairs for a lesson in ropes as both a climber and a balayer. The instructor, Sasha, made sure we were confident and certain of our ties because they're fundamental for all climbs. They really emphasized safety, communication, and being confident in yourself. We got to climb on our own after the lesson and had a lot of fun!

My daughter had a great time climbing the walls in this rock climbing gym. We were lucky that we…read morearrived when they weren't too busy. There is also a great area for young kids to play in too and belay. There is dedicated space for adults only. The instructors give you a quick run through at the beginning so that you know what to do, and how to use the harness. A great way to spend an afternoon!

This establishment is one of the older rock climbing gyms in the city, yet it still holds its own…read morerustic charm to it. They maximize the space/setting well and the renovations seem to have made this place significantly better as a result. Here's to more fun climbs, sets, and memorable moments to be had!

In Aurora branch, when it's time for customer care, expect nothing. The manager and staff support…read moreeach other and don't care about customer satisfaction and children disappointing.

We have been to the Vaughan location twice now, and this place is amazing, not just for birthday…read moreparties, but it's fun for the whole family! I love jumping on those trampolines and running around - you not only get great exercise, but you get in touch with your inner child! We will definitely be coming back soon! It is a very fun place, and kids and adults alike love it!