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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.

June 7 – July 1

Notice of Limited Access

Please take note of the dates below where access to the climbing wall will be limited due to events in the surrounding area: Saturday, June 7: Bouldering wall closed from 3:00pm – 9:00pm; Lead and Rec wall open Sunday, June 8: Wall open from 12:00pm – 9:00pm Friday, June 20: Bouldering wall closed from 6:00am – 4:00pm; Lead and Rec wall open Sunday, June 22: Wall open from 12:00pm – 9:00pm Mon-Fri, June 23-27: Wall open from 6:00pm – 11:00pm Saturday, June 28: Wall open from 12:00pm – 9:00pm with limited access Sunday, June 29: Wall open from 7:00am – 9:00pm with limited access Monday, June 30: Wall open from 6:00pm – 11:00pm with limited access Tuesday, July 1: Wall open from 7:00am – 9:00pm with limited access

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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 14 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 6:00pm-11:00pm
    • Tuesday 6:00pm-11:00pm
    • Wednesday 6:00am – 4:00pm,
      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
    Buy Drop-In

Route Setting maintenance Monday and Tuesday mornings. Youth programs run Monday to Friday 4:00pm – 7:00pm, Saturday and Sunday 8:00am – 12:00pm Stat hours: 12:00pm – 9:00pm