Beaver Valley
Climbing festival 2026 !
We’re beyond excited to be partnering with the
Ontario Alliance of Climbers (OAC)
to offer rock climbing clinics at this year’s festival 🥳
BVCF ticket holders will receive a 25% discount on all clinics 😍 !
This climbing festival is a fundraising event that helps secure and protect outdoor climbing access throughout Ontario - so let’s give the OAC our support !
Details & Registration
Saturday, August 15
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM - Women's Introduction to Outdoor Rock Climbing
$132 $99 - Meet and climb with other women climbers in a relaxed environment while learning introductory outdoor rock climbing skills (Prerequisites: None, grades up to 5.8).
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM - Traditional Climbing Anchors: Advanced Solutions, Review, and Guided Practice
$172 $129 - Do your trad routes always have bolted anchors at the top? Learn how to confidently build bomber trad anchors when fixed protection is unavailable. (Prerequisites: Traditional rock climbing experience).
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM - General Introduction to Outdoor Rock Climbing
$132 $99 - Meet and climb with other awesome climbers in a relaxed environment while learning introductory outdoor rock climbing skills (Prerequisites: None, grades up to 5.8).
Friday, August 14
Scheduled Times - Refreshments - Ask a Guide !
$25 OAC & Climb Aid+ Donation - Drop in and refresh your climbing skills by asking questions and receiving guided practice - all disciplines. Donations support the OAC and Climb Aid+ (Prerequisites: None).
Sunday, August 16
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM - Climb Metcalfe's Ultra Classics & Hidden Gems
$132 $99 - Metcalfe boasts over 150 rock climbing routes. Join us for a curated climb of the cliff's ultra classics and hidden gems! Grades from 5.8 - 5.10 (Prerequisites: None).
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM - Introduction to Sport & Traditional Rock Climbing - How to be a Safe & Effective Second
$172 $129 - Not ready for the sharp end yet but want to climb with a partner who leads? Dip your toe into the world of lead climbing by learning how to safely lead belay, remove protection, clean anchors, and manage the lead climbing system (Prerequisites: Top rope climbing experience).
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Ontario Climbing Hazards, Risk, and Rope Rescue Methods
$172 $129 - Learn how to identify outdoor climbing hazards, assess and mitigate risk, and execute basic rope rescue skills. This workshop provides foundational outdoor climbing knowledge that every climber needs to know to promote safe cliff practices (Prerequisites: Top rope climbing experience).