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!

We are a family of 3 (2 adults and a 10 yo) who are new to climbing, so when I called to inquire…read moreabout their offerings, Jeff, encouraged us to come in to check out the facility in person. The facility is clean, albeit being on the small side which does not affect our time there at all, as we're just starting to learn. Both times we were there, we were lucky enough to have the place mostly to ourselves and we've been having lots of fun on the auto-belays. Jeff is very personable and laid back, which is really nice, because the last thing I wanted was having someone hovering over me as I ungracefully try to maneuver my way up the colour coded path. We'll continue to learn here and I am looking forward to trying out their summer camp for my daughter soon.

There are two Rock Oasis gyms in the city, one in Toronto and the other in Ajax. The Ajax location…read moreis actually located inside of the Ajax Community Centre. The photo on Google Maps of the entrance isn't actually the one I was able to enter from. If you're facing the entrance where it says "banquet hall" (that's where it'll take you in the nav), walk to the left until you see another set of doors. Once you walk in there's hanging signage that will say "rock climbing". Follow these and you should start seeing signs for "Rock Oasis". Pretty easy from there! There's a little counter where you can take care of your rentals and payment. The staff member that I was greeted by was already expecting me! I had booked online the night before and signed the waiver. In the same hallway there's a set of doors that leads directly into the rock climbing area. There are cubbies to store your gear at the bottom of the stairs. Right by it was a hand sanitizing station although they had some other bottles spread throughout the climbing area on benches. It's a veryyy small climbing area! you can see everything at a glance. The walls also don't get super high which is good for beginners since you won't get as tired going all the way up. There are only 3 auto belays so it gets crowded if you're climbing alone. There is a lot of bouldering available. Since they have limited space, they had to be imaginative with their puzzles. Most of them take the approach of moving horizontally across a wider range of space rather than going up. The bouldering and the top rope walls cross over each other so on a busy day it would be more difficult to maneuver. The bouldering paths are graded by difficulty and they have a colour coding system. I will say that just because they are traversed horizontally doesn't mean that they're easier than the ones at other gyms! It's still a great challenge. Overall the gym is great for the community and located in an accessible place at a reasonable price. However it's very small. If you don't have the place all to yourself, I could find it really hard to get access to the walls you're interested in. You also probably couldn't spend that much time here if you are an experienced climbing.

Came here when I visited Toronto, and I enjoyed how big the gym was. Since the gym is decently…read moresized, the route setting feels like there's more variety in techniques. To use the auto-belay, they had me do a mini-test and gave me a card to show that I was approved to auto-belay. The locker rooms were clean. There's a decently sized parking lot.

Hub Climbing is a great space to go bouldering; I haven't yet tried the belaying area of the gym,…read morebut the bouldering section is quite large and has a section for learning climbers as well as more experienced ones. They have a training area upstairs for more experienced climbers as well, and a small gym area with a bench, cables, and other weights. They have climbing merchandise for sale as well near the front, and a vending machine with some snacks and drinks, too. I will definitely be returning to climb here again!

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!

Decently spacious climbing gym. There is a nice amount of bouldering space in addition to their…read moreroutes. Next door they have a 24hour facility that is included in day pass use that has a moonboard, large kilterboard, spray wall, slabwall as well as more training equipment, campus board and weights. The Cafe upstairs of the main facility is a nice touch too.

This place seems really new - it still has that fresh Home Depot type of smell lol. This has all…read moremanner of climbing including bouldering, top rope, lead climbing, and auto belay. The fees are a little bit less than at other gyms and I think this is due to the size of it. There are a decent number of top rope and lead climbing routes but only a few auto belays. The bouldering area was very squished due to a wall that separates everything else from it. It just felt like it was hard to walk without tripping over people essentially. They had a lot of projects up that were ungraded on one side of the wall. This was kind of interesting because it kind let you forget about any sort of level restrictions. Some of the grading they did have was interesting - they had had a "V minus"...as in less than 0. I'm not sure how one determines something is easier than a 0. As for some housekeeping, the front has a lot of coat hangers and a bench area for you to put on your shoes. There is a sink in this area too for quick handwashing. There are lockers up a set of stairs. They don't do any walk-in sort of belay training - check for special dates. They had a board up where you could contact other members for a belay partner which was pretty cool. All the staff were friendly too. Seems like a nice gym to be a part of!

The next climbing gym on my list was the Toronto Climbing Academy. This gym is located in an…read moreindustrial area that is close to a few cookie factories so it might smell exceptionally good near by. It seems like they don't have great airflow inside the gym (no air conditioning possibly?) because we went on a hot day and they had all the doors open to try and keep it cool. The staff here are really friendly! They took the effort to get to know me during my session which was different from other places that I've been to. They have all manner of climbing here. Bouldering, autobelay, top rope, and lead climbing. When I visited, there weren't any grades for one section of the autobelays, not sure why. There were labels around the rest of the gym though. Overall the facility itself seemed a little bit older but a good gym to check out if you want a well-rounded climbing experience.

We recently came here thanks to my lovely friend (and her hubs) who got is in with their membership…read moreperks. We had gone climbing previously but nothing where we had to belay or tie knots a lot. I had gone to another climbing gym and found the experience a bit too overwhelming for me and I had written off climbing as "one of those things I'm not good at". Coming here was a breath of fresh air, it was spacious, calm and wasn't intimidating. Thanks to my friend who also made us feel super comfortable with any issues or questions we had. The staff were super nice and the owner himself, Chris, gave us our belay test and gave us a refresher on belaying. We knew how to tie the standard knots but not too familiar with the belay devices they used there. Chris was super nice and patient. Not once did I feel pressured or inexperienced. The gym itself offers tons of different types of walls along with bouldering with different levels. We climbed, we rested on and off for about 2-3 hrs. It was quiet that Saturday morning. I cannot say on what it's like in the evening. Definitely will be back! Thanks for such a great experience!

Friendly staff, nice well-lit atmosphere, and a cafe that's held down by very knowledgeable people…read morewho really know their products inside and out! The gym is ranked by the "V-Grade" classification. A nice combination of easy and hard boulders for every skill level

Favourite gym in the city. It doesn't look big on the outside but they have a great assortment of…read moreclimbs. Really beginner-friendly and a very welcoming environment. The climbs are challenging but remain to be very fun. Aside from climbing itself, they have a yoga space, change/washrooms, a small cafe, spacious seating/work area, and free weights towards the back. A ton of seating all around. It is a great community and an amazing space to start climbing if you are looking towards doing so. A day-pass and rental shoes can go anywhere from $22-35, and if you are a student they have student discounts.

A fun-filled rock climbing facility with friendly and helpful staff! It was our first visit at…read moreAlt. Rock and we had lots of fun. The facility was nice and clean. They also have a gym at the back. We'll be coming back again!

My friends and I wanted to try a new activity in the area. We heard of this new place opening up…read moreand decided to check it out. This is called bouldering, so rock climbing without a harness. The harness is available for people who want it (young and old), however you are only able to do some obstacles, as the harnesses can't be on all the walls. This is a completely new facility. You have to sign a waiver when you first climb here. This was my first experience with climbing and I do not have very good upper body strength, however this shouldn't stop you!!! The walls are labeled with levels of difficulty, and you work your way up gradually based on your comfort level. There are shoes available for rent here, as well as locker, and chalk. There is plenty of room to store your personal belongings on shelves. You can also bring your own lock so that you do not have to rent a lock. You are given a quick tour on your first day and also shown how to fall safely. There are thick mats under all the walls, however it is important to follow the falling instructions to prevent injury. As a first time climber, I was nervous at first (because heights aren't my thing) but after a few easy climbs, I really got into it. Expect to be very sore the next day if this is your first time! You will be using muscles you have never used before. I saw people of all ages and skill level. There were even children as young as 7 years of age. There are definitely more challenging walls that even expert climbers will find difficult. I really enjoyed this experience and can't wait to return! Get out there and climb! :)

The setting is so good! I've been here twice now and the first time the setting was good but…read moremainly had a reachy style, but this recent time I went back I thought they really did a good job with a diverse type of set in both the bouldering and rope climbs. They have a speed wall too, which I haven't tried yet. Great use of space. Online bookings, social distancing protocols and really friendly staff.

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.