First off, welcome! You’ll need to either buy a day pass or a membership to climb. Your first visit will include an orientation to explain the gym rules and how all the safety equipment works. After the orientation, you are free to climb any walls that are available on that day.

If you’d prefer to have an instructor present the entire time, we’d recommend either our Get into Climbing lesson or a Guided Climb where our staff will take care of all the safety stuff and you can just focus on the fun!

Everyone in the facility will need a signed waiver, even if they are just watching. Minors under 18 must also have their waiver filled out and signed by a parent or court-appointed guardian. Waivers can be filled out in advance at this link. Those under 18 must have their waiver filled out and signed by a parent or court-appointed guardian.

Junction memberships do not include J2 access by default. You will need to purchase a discounted Day Pass, a 10 or 30 Punch Pass, or upgrade your membership to include dual gym access. Please read our Dual Membership FAQ for more details.

We have about 100 routes and 55 boulder problems, with plenty of options for climbers of all abilities and backgrounds. Most of our route climbs can be done by top rope or lead (some walls are Auto Belay only), with our cave section being lead-only. Our boulder section follows a circuit-based system for difficulty levels, with more information being found in the "Boulder Circuits" section of the FAQ.

Every climber must receive an orientation and gym tour on their first visit, regardless of prior experience. If your last visit to Junction was over 8 months ago, a refresher may be necessary.

Belay tests are free. Top rope tests can be done without a booking; just let the staff know when you arrive, and we will give you a time estimate. We appreciate advance notice for lead tests; please call ahead and speak with a manager to check tester availability. Lead climbers must provide their own climbing rope (minimum length of 40m), and must use an active camming belay device such as a Petzl GRIGRI. Tube style devices, such as the Black Diamond ATC, are not permitted at Junction.

Children are welcome to climb, though we recommend they be at least five years of age, as we are not designed for younger children. Our minimum weight requirement for roped walls is 30 lbs (14kg).

We require active supervision for kids aged 12 and under - staff are not available to watch your children unless a Guided Climb session is booked in advance. Supervisors must be aged 16 or older. We recommend one supervising adult for every three children. If you’d prefer not to supervise, contact us to book a Guided Climb session and we can schedule a dedicated instructor to be with your group. Guided Climb bookings require at least one week's notice, but you may call and see if there is someone available with less notice.

Minors under 18 must also have their waiver filled out and signed by a parent or court-appointed guardian. You cannot sign a waiver for a child that is not yours - no exceptions!

Participants without a valid waiver will not be able to enter the climbing area, even if they are just watching. Waivers can be filled out online at this link.

There are no age restrictions for rock climbing at Junction. We have seen ages as young as 3 all the way to adults well into their 80s, but we recommend kids be 5 or older. Climbers must also be a minimum of 30 lbs (14 kg) and a maximum of 300 lbs (135 kg) to use our Auto Belays. Everything else is dependent on the climber's attitude and abilities.

Regardless of age, everyone entering the climbing area must complete a waiver, even if they are not climbing. Minors under 18 must also have their waiver filled out and signed by a parent or court-appointed guardian.

If you don’t have your own gear, we have gear to rent or purchase. Rock climbing shoes are required for all climbers. We don't allow climbing barefoot or running/street shoes of any kind. For safety and hygiene reasons, equipment cannot be shared between climbers.

Wear comfortable clothing, ideally athletic wear. Skirts and dresses are not permitted. Tops must be worn by all climbers. You will need to empty your pockets and take off any rings or jewelry before climbing.

You certainly can! Our pro shop is stocked with harnesses, shoes, chalk, chalk bags, and other accessories from great brands. We also carry our own line of signature clothing. If you're a Junction EFT member, you get 10% off eligible pro shop items. If you are a new climber, we recommend you check out our Beginner Package.

Please do not purchase safety equipment (harnesses, carabiners, belaying devices, etc.) second-hand, including Facebook Marketplace or from Amazon. Soft materials have an expiry of 10 years and must be certified by UIAA, and these safety measures cannot be guaranteed when buying second-hand or from Amazon. Please consider buying at our pro shop, MEC, or other specialized climbing retailers.

For more information, please call the gym at (519) 438-1717 or speak to a front desk staff member in person. The Junction reserves the right to deny the use of equipment it determines to be unsafe or otherwise innappropriate for indoor climbing.

Junction’s boulder circuit system is made up of eight circuits, indicated by tape colour on start and finish holds. A circuit purposefully contains climbs in a wide variety of styles, hold types and terrain. Each problem is intentionally designed to provide a specific challenge within the overall offering of its circuit. As a result, trying a whole circuit offers a diverse and unique climbing experience.

Each circuit is limited to a difficulty range, reflected by the width of the coloured bar on the circuit chart. Circuits will contain problems at every difficulty level within their range. Where each problem falls within its circuit is not labelled. There is a significant overlap in difficulty between adjacent circuits. For example, there will always be some white tape climbs that are more difficult than some purple tape climbs.

Visit our Boulder Circuits page for a full description.

All our roped climbs are marked with a difficulty grade using the Yosemite Decimal System, which is standard across North America. The easiest climbs start at 5.4 and get harder as the numbers go up.

Starting at 5.9, you may also see a "+" or "–" (e.g. 5.9+ or 5.9–) to show slight differences in difficulty within that grade — with "+" being a bit harder and "–" a bit easier. If there's no symbol, the climb is roughly in the middle of the grade.

Absolutely not - no one is ever forced to climb to the top. We understand everyone has different levels of ability and comfort, so you are welcome to come down at any time if you feel uneasy, anxious, or unable to complete the climb.

We strive to accommodate all climbers. If you have questions about whether climbing can be accessible to you, please contact us to discuss your options. Junction is proud also to host Rise Above Adaptive Climbing (RAAC), a non-profit organization run by rock climbers with disabilities, who run regular events for climbers of all ages and abilities. We recommend you reach out to them for more information about how they provide climbing to persons with disabilities.

Feel free to send us an email or call us during our operating hours at (519) 438-1717 and we'd be happy to answer your questions!

Junction offers the following types of memberships:

EFT Membership: Membership payments are automatically processed through your credit card, allowing you to stop worrying about your membership expiring. This membership is perfect for those who want to commit to 4 or more months. A start-up fee of $28.00/card is required for new memberships.

30-day Prepaid Membership: These memberships are for those who do not want to commit long-term, unlike EFT memberships. After 30 days of unlimited climbing, your membership expires until you choose to renew.

Annual Prepaid Membership: 365 days of pure climbing! After this membership expires, you can choose when to renew.

Punch Passes: Punch passes offer a cost-effective option for those who want to climb occasionally but may not want to or cannot invest in a full membership. By purchasing passes up-front you get a better rate than buying individual day passes. Punches can be purchased in 10- or 30-punch packs.

Whether you're looking for single-gym or dual-gym membership for Junction, you can buy your membership online here. Single-gym memberships need to be purchased at the facility at which you will be a member. J2 Bouldering memberships can be purchased online here.

Rentals are not included in a membership. Unlimited Rentals can be purchased as an add-on.

Prepaid memberships can be upgraded to dual-gym memberships for a fee. Please note that prepaid memberships with dual-gym access will lose access to both gyms at the end of their original prepaid end date. EFT memberships can be upgraded at any point, with the dual-gym access and monthly fees changing on the next billing date.

30-day Prepaid Memberships and Annual Prepaid Memberships cannot be frozen or paused. EFT memberships can be frozen for a monthly fee, and members must do so through the online membership change request form. Freezing fees can be found in your membership terms and conditions.

Members get various benefits depending on their membership type. Visit our membership page to see member benefits.

EFT Memberships and Annual Prepaid Memberships get one guest pass per calendar month. The guest can be a first-time visitor or someone who has been to Junction before. Unused passes do not carry over to the next month. Dual memberships still only receive one guest pass, which can be used at either Junction or J2.

When a punch pass is purchased, the purchaser may add additional members to their punch pass pool. Each member in the punch pass pool, 13 years old and older, can share punches with a guest upon visiting the facility.

Feel free to send us an email or call us during our operating hours at (519) 438-1717 and we'd be happy to answer your questions!