Hours of Operation
Climbing Gym
Daily: 12:00 pm - 8:00pm
Statutory holidays: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Please note Sally Borden Fitness and Recreation will be closed on December 9, 2024, expected to reopen on January 4, 2025. See this FAQ for more information.
Schedule subject to change without notice.
- Change rooms and showers are available.
- Towels and locks are included with your membership or day membership.
- Climbing shoes and harnesses are available for rent.
Banff Centre is proud to have the only indoor climbing gym in Banff. An ideal place for both experienced climbers and newcomers to the sport.
Types of Climbing
Bouldering
This does not require any ropes as the height you can climb up to is limited to 3.5 metres (12 feet). A set of climbing holds are arranged in a certain pattern and stay below the height limit is called a boulder problem.
Auto-Belays
These devices are used to climb to the top of the wall without a partner. An orientation on how these are used is required before the first use and only takes a couple of minutes. We have three auto-belays, and these are perfect if you don't have a partner but still want to experience climbing as high as you dare!
Top Rope Climbing
Ropes that are anchored at the top of the gym are called top rope climbs. A partner is required to use the top ropes. We check the climber's ability to tie their knot (figure eight only) when they are climbing and their belay skills when they are belaying for the first time.
Lead Climbing
The climbing gym has a variety of climbing terrain for lead climbing, including a one of a kind arch to get on the steep roof terrain! As with top rope climbing, a belay check is required before lead climbing the first time. We are looking for the skills of the climber and belayer, so it is best to bring a partner with you for this check.
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Contact Us
For more information, please contact:
403.762.6450
All persons aged 3 years and under are not permitted in the climbing gym.
All persons aged 15 years and under must be supervised by an adult when climbing outside of a registered program.