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Drop-in Climbing

The Oval's climbing wall is Metro Vancouver's tallest (17 meters) and is built for all climbing levels, from novice to elite. The only 15 meters speed wall in the lower mainland with a fully adjustable training and bouldering walls.

January & February

Notice of Limited Wall Access

Please take note of the following dates where access to the climbing wall may be limited or unavailable: January 18: Drop-in climbing is available for returning members and visitors only due to an event. January 21 – January 29: Wall open after 6pm to accommodate Climbing Escalade Canada competition. February 1: Wall closure for event.

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Drop-In Climbing

Pre-booking for climbing is not required. Drop-in during our opening hours below. Participants must be five years and older to climb, ages 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent. Please note that there may be times, specifically evenings and weekends, when the wall reaches capacity. In these cases, we encourage using the bouldering and power wall when waiting to climb the rope wall. If you’re visiting the climbing wall for the first time, please review our procedures before your first climb: • Climbing Rules and RegulationsOVALclimb routes and boulders grading system. • Register for youth and adult climbing programs here. • Rentals for shoes and harnesses must be paid at the front desk before coming to the climbing wall.

  • OVALclimb Public Climbing Hours
    • Monday Closed
    • Tuesday 6:00am – 4:00pm,
      6:00pm – 11:00pm
    • Wednesday 6:00pm – 11:00pm
    • Thursday 6:00am – 4:00pm,
      6:00pm – 11:00pm
    • Friday 6:00am – 4:00pm,
      6:00pm – 11:00pm
    • Saturday 12:00pm – 9:00pm
    • Sunday 7:00am – 9:00pm
    Purchase Drop-In

Route Setting maintenance Monday, Tuesday (one boulder panel only), Wednesday from 8:00am to 4:00pm Youth programs run Monday to Friday 4:00pm – 7:00pm, Saturday and Sunday 8:00am – 12:00pm Stat hours: 12:00pm – 9:00pm