Don’t Miss These Six Canadian Climbing Fests 2018

Every year across Canada, there are a number of climbing festivals that bring together local and travelling climbers.

So far this year, there are a number that have already been announced with dates and activities.

Below are six that are confirmed and there might be many others that we’ll share with you throughout the season.

Arc’teryx Climbing Academy in Squamish

The 2018 Arc’teryx Climbing Academy will be taking place in Squamish from July 19 to 22.

There will be clinics and guests include Luka Lindic, Brette Harrington, Leo Houlding and many others.

See here for more info.

Rock the Blocs

The sixth annual Rock the Blocs festival will be taking place at The Boulderfields in Kelowna, B.C. this June 23 and 24.

It’s a festival including a bouldering competition, area development, projects, clinics aimed at getting the climbing community together and a whole lot of fun.

For more info visit here.

The Bow Valley Rock Fest

Formerly known as the Canmore Climbing Festival, the third annual event will be taking place on Fri. July 13 in Canmore.

Special guests include Adam Ondra, Sasha DiGiulian and other climbers that are yet to be named.

It sounds like Ondra will be here to project some hard routes. Should be a great show, follow on Instagram below.

EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT: We have confirmed our speakers and we wanted to let you all know what's in store for July 13th 2018! Today, we'll let the cat out of the bag for just one (just to keep you at the edge of your seats)! . The Bow Valley Rock Fest is stoked to announce that the Czech crusher Adam Ondra will be one of our key speakers at this year's event! . . According to The Economist Ondra is "regarded as possibly the best climber ever to fondle rock". We are beyond stoked to have him visit us in the Bow Valley and cannot wait to hear him tell his stories on stage. Thanks for being apart of the 4th Annual Bow Valley Rock Fest Adam! . Check out http://www.adamondra.com/ if you need a refresher on who this talented, dedicated and highly motivated crusher is! Photo credit: Planet Mountain Site

A post shared by Bow Valley Rock Climbing Fest (@bowvalleyrockfest) on May 16, 2018 at 7:11am PDT

Thunder Bay Climbing Fest

The first rock climbing festival to take place in Northwestern Ontario is scheduled for Sept. 22 and 23.

Organized by local Aric Fishman and other longtime Thunder Bay climbers, the event promises to be a hard trad climbing get-together set among stunning fall colours.

There aren’t many details about the event yet, but visit here for more info.

Beaver Valley Climbing Fest

The 2018 Beaver Valley Climbing Festival will take place from July 20 to 22 for its sixth consecutive year in the heart of southern Ontario’s climbing areas.

Located near Georgian Bay, Beaver Valley has a number of great crags, such as Devil’s Glen, Old Baldy, The Swamp and Metcalfe.

Every year, about 100 climbers gather for clinics, music, big meals and great climbing. The 2018 schedule isn’t up but check out 2017’s here to see what’s in store.

Reminder!  There are only a few days left to submit your new logo design for the Beaver Valley Festival, and win free entry for you and a friend!  See https://www.ontarioaccesscoalition.com/2018/04/27/beaver-valley-logo-contest/ for more details, and send all entries to submissions@ontarioaccesscoalition.com.  Help give the BVCF a facelift! Submissions due May 21! ? @jessicaarwenbest ? Ryan Tang #bvcf2018 #contest #climbing #climbingfestival

A post shared by Ontario Access Coalition (@ontarioaccesscoalition) on May 18, 2018 at 6:17am PDT

Dover Island Boulderfest

The Dover Island Boulderfest attracts dozens of climbers to Nova Scotia’s coastline every year.

It’s arguably one of the best and more consistent climbing festivals in the country. This year is will take place on Aug. 4 and 5.

For more info and to buy tickets online visit here.

Some classic Dover problems: Orgasmatron V0, The Coffin V2, The Bear V4, The Wave V5, Bulldog V6, Exciter V7, One Scoop V8.