Ontario Rock Climbing

Jesse Wong
updated August 2020

This guidebook was created as an open collaboration comprised of Ontario's current generation of active climbers, local experts, guides, route setters, and all around good people. It features the best climbing areas in Southern Ontario: Mount Nemo, Old Baldy, Metcalfe Rock, The Swamp, Devil's Glen, Lion's Head, White Bluff, and TV Tower.

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Mount Nemo

Canada | South Ontario


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CURRENTLY CLOSED! Turtle Wall is currently CLOSED due to noise issues. Please check with the Ontario Access Coalition regarding its status. One of the...

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Old Baldy

Canada | South Ontario


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Old Baldy is arguably one of the best pocket-pulling crags along the Niagara Escarpment. Situated above the town of Kimberley in the Beaver Valley...

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Metcalfe Rock

Canada | South Ontario


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Metcalfe Rock is an easily accessible cliff with a variety of climbs, grades and styles. Metcalfe is tucked away in a quiet rural setting with fine...

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The Swamp

Canada | South Ontario


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Relatively one of the newer climbing areas along the Escarpment, The Swamp combines challenging climbs of all grades with a high number of routes to...

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Devil's Glen

Canada | South Ontario


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Devil’s Glen has been around for quite a while, though only existing as a trad climbing area. A recent resurgence of bolting activity has led to...

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Lion's Head

Canada | South Ontario


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The weather at Lion’s Head deserves special mention. Because the cliff faces northwest it doesn’t receive any sunshine until about 2 pm. Early and la...

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White Bluff

Canada | South Ontario


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Located across the bay and clearly visible from Lion’s Head, White Bluff offers excellent ground-up climbing, a pleasant approach, and relaxing...

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TV Tower

Canada | South Ontario


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TV Tower is an infrequently visited crag about 20-30 minutes south of Lion’s Head, depending on the final dirt road condition, and the vehicle...

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Cape Croker

Canada | South Ontario


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Cape Croker recently re-opened in 2016, thanks to the Ontario Access Coalition and Dr. Harry Hoediono. For climbers intimidated by the height and...

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