Climbing is a sport, a hobby, a lifestyle, and an incredibly fun and social way to get in shape! Climbing improves endurance, strength, and flexibility while also challenging your mind. Our 35-foot climbing walls and expansive bouldering area offer climbing routes for every skill level.
Our bouldering wall is a great place for beginners to try climbing. Bouldering is climbing without the use of ropes or a harness on a short wall, with large mats to catch your fall.
We offer top rope and lead climbing, where you wear a harness and climb with the help of a belayer to manage the ropes. We have five auto-belayers at ARC, which means you can clip in and climb independently if you don’t know how to belay, or are climbing on your own.
Whether you’re a beginner, an elite climber, or a fitness buff, you’ll fit right in at ARC!
If you’ve never climbed before, we recommend taking our Learn to Belay and Climbing Fundamentals courses. These 2-hour classes will teach you all the basic skills needed to start rope climbing: how to secure your harness, tie knots, complete your safety checks, how to belay, as well as a myriad of exercises and pointers from our amazing coaches. After these classes, you’ll have all the skills to climb until you can’t climb anymore!
New to this whole thing? We have climbing routes designed for every skill level! Try our bouldering wall, or use one of our auto-belays!
Wear comfortable athletic clothing and clean indoor shoes. You can rent the harness, climbing shoes, and chalk for $3.54. each, or $8.85 for the set.
All visitors to ARC are required to fill out a waiver. Click here to sign it digitally.
Get unlimited climbing and yoga with an all-access day pass for $17.70 ($14.60 student), or check out our punch cards and memberships.
You are welcome to drop-in to climb whenever we’re open!
ARC Start gives you unlimited access to the climbing gym and yoga classes for 30 days. This sweet deal also includes a free Learn to Belay class and any rental gear you need.
Learn MoreWant to take your climbing to the next level? Browse our selection of climbing courses and book online. Please note that all climbing courses at ARC are available for people ages 14 and up.
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This lesson will prepare you to independently and comfortably climb at our facility. One of our instructors will guide you through the basics of how to put on a harness, tie-in to the rope systems, and safely belay your partner.
The best way to get started with wall climbing and it’s now included for free with the ARC Start membership!
Already a pro? Skip the class and head straight to the test.
Duration
2 hours
Cost
$50 or Free for ARC Start Members!
Participants must be 14 years or older.
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Did you recently finish taking the Learn to Belay course? Are you new to ARC but are already an experienced climber? Before hopping on the wall, you must first complete a quick belay test.
In this evaluation we are looking to see good partner communication, proper tie-ins and knots, as well as safe rope management – in other words, good belay technique!
Tests run nightly and it is recommended that you pre-register to reserve a spot. Walk-in tests and lead climbing tests may be given at the discretion and availability of staff.
Duration
30 minutes
Cost
Free
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Learn to lead climb! This is an advanced two-part series for people who are already pros with top-roping and are now looking to take their climbing to the next level. This course teaches best-practice lead belay techniques, clipping technique and provides ample opportunity to practice catching falls, effectively clipping under pressure, and more!
Classes run the last weekend of each month and require a 2 participant minimum to run. Bring a friend or make a new one!
Duration
6 hours
Cost
$150
Prerequisites: Pre-requisites include manager approval, minimum six months of top-rope belay experience, ability to comfortably on-site 5.9.
RegisterPlease note: This is a course offering for advanced climbers. Booking times are customized as much as possible to meet your schedule, please contact for more info.
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This introductory class provides instruction to newer climbers who are looking to build a solid climbing foundation. Learn the lingo, get better acquainted with the sport, and get exposed to a toolbox of climbing techniques to apply on your own! Both bouldering and wall climbing techniques will be covered.
This class is perfect for both beginners and those who are looking to expand their knowledge base.
The course runs once per month and has a minimum participant number of two. Bring a friend or make a new one!
Duration
2 hours
Cost
$50
Prerequisites: Participants must be 14 years or older.
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This 5-part climbing workshop is designed for those who have been climbing for a while and want to take their climbing to the next level. Not only will you learn more advanced techniques, but you will also be introduced to training suggestions to help you improve your overall fitness.
New sessions coming soon. Stay posted!
Duration
2 hours
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Looking to take your climbing to the next level with 1-on-1 instruction? This is the class for you.
Whether you’re wanting to boost your climbing grades, work on your mental game, or just glean some new advanced training techniques, our climbing pros will design a program specifically tailored to help you achieve your climbing goals.
Private sessions are also offered in small group format. Bring along a climbing partner and push yourselves even harder!
Contact Nic at nic@arcclimbing.ca for registration info.
Duration
3 hours
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Transform the way you climb. Join Laura for a women’s climbing clinic series that goes beyond the technique workshop and dives into why we climb, our fears and motivations, working with our strengths and weaknesses, and other perspectives unique to women.
This series is a blend of discussion, self-discovery, climbing with intention, and adding to your training toolbox. Featuring both bouldering and roped climbing (whether top rope or lead), this is a series for women of any ability level with a passion for climbing and a willingness to explore and break down barriers in order to take your climbing to the next level (whatever that means to you!).
Stay tuned for upcoming sessions!
Duration
90 minutes
Cost
$100
Sudbury has great outdoor climbing spots, and we’re proud to offer courses of different levels to help get you outside.
Our first Pop-Up Outdoor Top-Roping sessions are officially on the calendar! Weather permitting we’ll be heading out at the start of May. See below for more info!
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Want to get out for a climb with the ARC team? Pop-up outdoor climbs are here! Nic will be taking care of all the anchors, so you can climb and belay your heart out! This is a great option for those who are belay-certified at ARC to explore climbing outdoors and gain outdoor top-roping experience this year!
New sessions every summer. Stay tuned!
*All Participants must preform and pass their belay test at ARC prior to the climb.
Please dress comfortably for climbing and for the weather. Participants are invited to bring their own harness and shoes. You can rent a harness and shoes from ARC. Helmets will be provided on site, or you are welcome to bring your own.
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Want to get out for a climb with the ARC team? POP-UP OUTDOOR BOULDERING is here! Nic will be taking care of all the crash pads and planning – all you do is show up and get burly! This is a great option for those who are ready to explore climbing outdoors and gain outdoor bouldering experience this summer.
New sessions every summer. Stay tuned!
ARC offers a unique, challenging and most of all fun environment to host birthday parties, school groups, corporate events or any other group looking for an activity suitable for all fitness levels.
Our experienced staff will take care of everything to do with harness, ropes and equipment and allow our guests to enjoy climbing hassle-free.
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