Coming to Invermere, BC

The Columbia Valley deserves a place to climb.

We're building an indoor climbing gym right here in Invermere — and we need your voice to make it happen.

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Reflecting on vertical ambitions — Columbia Valley, BC

Our Vision

An indoor climbing gym rooted in the mountains

The Columbia Valley is home to some of the most stunning alpine terrain in Canada — but until now, there's been no dedicated indoor space to train, learn, and connect as a climbing community. Columbia Valley Climbing Center will change that.

We're planning a full-service facility with bouldering, top-rope, and lead walls, along with gear, coaching, and a space that welcomes everyone from first-timers to seasoned trad climbers. We're in the early stages — gathering community interest and building the case. Your voice in our short survey helps make it real.

Two climbers celebrating on a summit

Summit day in the Rockies

What We're Planning

Something for everyone in the Valley

Invermere has incredible outdoor recreation — but almost nothing purpose-built for families who want to climb together, or kids who need a safe, exciting venue for a birthday party. We're building all three under one roof.

Climber high on a tall slab route with a partner belaying below

For Everyone

Top Rope & Lead

Full-height walls with auto-belays for beginners and lead climbing for those chasing the next grade. Instruction available for all levels — from your very first clip to multi-pitch prep.

Climber working a technical boulder problem on granite

For Trainers & Casuals

Bouldering

No harness, no fuss. Our bouldering area will have problems set for all abilities — from kids learning movement to athletes training power and technique year-round.

A parent carefully fitting a climbing harness on a young toddler in a helmet

For Families & Groups

Kids Zone & Event Space

A dedicated kids zone with age-appropriate walls and colourful routes, plus a private bookable space for birthday parties and group events. The kind of thing the Valley has been missing.

★ Bookable for birthdays & events

In Our Backyard

World-class climbing. Right outside our door.

The Bugaboos are one of North America's premier alpine destinations — and they're less than an hour from Invermere. An indoor gym gives this community the training ground to make the most of terrain like this, and gives newcomers a coached path to get out there.

Climber approaching a Bugaboo spire in misty conditions

Solo approach — Bugaboo Spires

Two alpinists on a snowfield below a dramatic granite spire

Bugaboo Provincial Park, BC

Why It Matters

The Valley needs this

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Family-first

Right now there are very few options for active family outings year-round. A climbing gym changes that — for toddlers, teens, and parents alike.

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Birthday parties

A bookable kids zone means unforgettable birthday parties with a real adventure feel — something no other local venue currently offers.

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Year-round training

Stay sharp for summer rock season through the winter, or pick up climbing for the very first time — safely indoors, with coaching available.

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Gateway to the Bugaboos

Build skills and confidence indoors to tackle the world-class terrain right on our doorstep. We'll teach the fundamentals.

Stay in the Loop

This is just the beginning.

Check back here for updates as the project develops — including information on investment and partnership opportunities for those who want to be part of bringing this to the Valley.

Make Your Voice Heard

Five minutes. Real impact.

Our short survey helps us understand what the community wants — and shows the people who matter that there's real demand. Tell us what features you'd use, what you'd pay, and what would bring you through the door.

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Takes about 5 minutes  ·  No account needed