Guelph Grotto Climbing Company
@guelphgrotto.bsky.social
The Guelph Grotto Climbing Company is an indoor rock climbing gym located in Guelph, ON. We offer top rope, bouldering and lead climbing.
199 Victoria Road South, Guelph, Ontario N1E 6T9
199 Victoria Road South, Guelph, Ontario N1E 6T9
Pinned
❄️Grotto Holiday Market❄️
Tuesday December 9th, 5:00-8:00PM
🎄The holiday season is upon us🎄
Come hang at The Grotto... We'll have vendors, warm drinks, a @soillcanada shoe demo, climbing, and more💫
Tuesday December 9th, 5:00-8:00PM
🎄The holiday season is upon us🎄
Come hang at The Grotto... We'll have vendors, warm drinks, a @soillcanada shoe demo, climbing, and more💫
🚨SATURDAY DECEMBER 13th EARLY CLOSE FOR STAFF EVENT🚨
We want to take a moment to appreciate the amazing staff members who make The Grotto a wonderful place.
On Saturday December 13th we'll be open 8:00am-7:00pm to celebrate our staff and make sure they get the acknowledgement they deserve! 💛💛💛
We want to take a moment to appreciate the amazing staff members who make The Grotto a wonderful place.
On Saturday December 13th we'll be open 8:00am-7:00pm to celebrate our staff and make sure they get the acknowledgement they deserve! 💛💛💛
December 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
🚨SATURDAY DECEMBER 13th EARLY CLOSE FOR STAFF EVENT🚨
We want to take a moment to appreciate the amazing staff members who make The Grotto a wonderful place.
On Saturday December 13th we'll be open 8:00am-7:00pm to celebrate our staff and make sure they get the acknowledgement they deserve! 💛💛💛
We want to take a moment to appreciate the amazing staff members who make The Grotto a wonderful place.
On Saturday December 13th we'll be open 8:00am-7:00pm to celebrate our staff and make sure they get the acknowledgement they deserve! 💛💛💛
❄️Grotto Holiday Gift Guide❄️
Send this to your family and friends so they know what to buy for the climber in their life🧗
🎁We got swag, climbing gear, snacks, gift cards, and more🎁
Send this to your family and friends so they know what to buy for the climber in their life🧗
🎁We got swag, climbing gear, snacks, gift cards, and more🎁
December 8, 2025 at 6:44 PM
❄️Grotto Holiday Gift Guide❄️
Send this to your family and friends so they know what to buy for the climber in their life🧗
🎁We got swag, climbing gear, snacks, gift cards, and more🎁
Send this to your family and friends so they know what to buy for the climber in their life🧗
🎁We got swag, climbing gear, snacks, gift cards, and more🎁
SAVE THE DATE🗓️🗓️🗓️
Friday November 21st, 5PM-CLOSE
Member appreciation open house 🤩🤩🤩
Show off your fav place, climb, and learn more about what our gym has to offer!
Members and punch pass holders get to bring FOUR non-members for FREE
🔗RSVP at our link in bio to save time at the door
Friday November 21st, 5PM-CLOSE
Member appreciation open house 🤩🤩🤩
Show off your fav place, climb, and learn more about what our gym has to offer!
Members and punch pass holders get to bring FOUR non-members for FREE
🔗RSVP at our link in bio to save time at the door
November 17, 2025 at 2:27 PM
SAVE THE DATE🗓️🗓️🗓️
Friday November 21st, 5PM-CLOSE
Member appreciation open house 🤩🤩🤩
Show off your fav place, climb, and learn more about what our gym has to offer!
Members and punch pass holders get to bring FOUR non-members for FREE
🔗RSVP at our link in bio to save time at the door
Friday November 21st, 5PM-CLOSE
Member appreciation open house 🤩🤩🤩
Show off your fav place, climb, and learn more about what our gym has to offer!
Members and punch pass holders get to bring FOUR non-members for FREE
🔗RSVP at our link in bio to save time at the door
❄️REGISTRATION IS OPEN❄️
Our Winter Break Camps are coming up this holiday break
December 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 and January 2.
💫Get 7 days for the price of 6!
💫Or, purchase individual days
🔗Visit our link in bio for more details and registration
P.S: We have a PD DAY CAMP on Friday November 28th 🎒
Our Winter Break Camps are coming up this holiday break
December 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 and January 2.
💫Get 7 days for the price of 6!
💫Or, purchase individual days
🔗Visit our link in bio for more details and registration
P.S: We have a PD DAY CAMP on Friday November 28th 🎒
November 16, 2025 at 10:55 PM
❄️REGISTRATION IS OPEN❄️
Our Winter Break Camps are coming up this holiday break
December 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 and January 2.
💫Get 7 days for the price of 6!
💫Or, purchase individual days
🔗Visit our link in bio for more details and registration
P.S: We have a PD DAY CAMP on Friday November 28th 🎒
Our Winter Break Camps are coming up this holiday break
December 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 and January 2.
💫Get 7 days for the price of 6!
💫Or, purchase individual days
🔗Visit our link in bio for more details and registration
P.S: We have a PD DAY CAMP on Friday November 28th 🎒
❄️Grotto Holiday Market❄️
Tuesday December 9th, 5:00-8:00PM
🎄The holiday season is upon us🎄
Come hang at The Grotto... We'll have vendors, warm drinks, a @soillcanada shoe demo, climbing, and more💫
Tuesday December 9th, 5:00-8:00PM
🎄The holiday season is upon us🎄
Come hang at The Grotto... We'll have vendors, warm drinks, a @soillcanada shoe demo, climbing, and more💫
November 13, 2025 at 7:01 PM
❄️Grotto Holiday Market❄️
Tuesday December 9th, 5:00-8:00PM
🎄The holiday season is upon us🎄
Come hang at The Grotto... We'll have vendors, warm drinks, a @soillcanada shoe demo, climbing, and more💫
Tuesday December 9th, 5:00-8:00PM
🎄The holiday season is upon us🎄
Come hang at The Grotto... We'll have vendors, warm drinks, a @soillcanada shoe demo, climbing, and more💫
🥫🥫Last year @climbjunction.bsky.social on and @j2bouldering.bsky.social dering won the Food Drive challenge 😤
We need all your help to collect as many non-perishable food items as possible for the food bank and win against the London gyms!
*The gym duo with most units by November 23rd wins
We need all your help to collect as many non-perishable food items as possible for the food bank and win against the London gyms!
*The gym duo with most units by November 23rd wins
November 12, 2025 at 8:06 PM
🥫🥫Last year @climbjunction.bsky.social on and @j2bouldering.bsky.social dering won the Food Drive challenge 😤
We need all your help to collect as many non-perishable food items as possible for the food bank and win against the London gyms!
*The gym duo with most units by November 23rd wins
We need all your help to collect as many non-perishable food items as possible for the food bank and win against the London gyms!
*The gym duo with most units by November 23rd wins
Our Coffee Bar Grand Re-Opening is one week away ☕☕☕
Join is November 14th at 5:30PM to celebrate with us... we'll have hot bevs, a latte art competition, and an open mic hosted by @guelpharts 🎤
*This event is free to attend, coffee bar items will be available for purchase.
Join is November 14th at 5:30PM to celebrate with us... we'll have hot bevs, a latte art competition, and an open mic hosted by @guelpharts 🎤
*This event is free to attend, coffee bar items will be available for purchase.
November 7, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Our Coffee Bar Grand Re-Opening is one week away ☕☕☕
Join is November 14th at 5:30PM to celebrate with us... we'll have hot bevs, a latte art competition, and an open mic hosted by @guelpharts 🎤
*This event is free to attend, coffee bar items will be available for purchase.
Join is November 14th at 5:30PM to celebrate with us... we'll have hot bevs, a latte art competition, and an open mic hosted by @guelpharts 🎤
*This event is free to attend, coffee bar items will be available for purchase.
a haunted house but it's just that climber who warms up on your project wearing rentals
October 31, 2025 at 6:41 PM
a haunted house but it's just that climber who warms up on your project wearing rentals
The Spooky season is here 👻👻👻
Why not spend Halloween with us climbing? We'll have candy!
🎃Remember to wear costumes that are comfortable and safe for climbing 💀
Why not spend Halloween with us climbing? We'll have candy!
🎃Remember to wear costumes that are comfortable and safe for climbing 💀
October 30, 2025 at 2:10 PM
The Spooky season is here 👻👻👻
Why not spend Halloween with us climbing? We'll have candy!
🎃Remember to wear costumes that are comfortable and safe for climbing 💀
Why not spend Halloween with us climbing? We'll have candy!
🎃Remember to wear costumes that are comfortable and safe for climbing 💀
When you're stoked to try 8 new climbs every day for 4 days
🔗Visit the link in our bio for more details and to register for the Circuit Comp
🔗Visit the link in our bio for more details and to register for the Circuit Comp
October 17, 2025 at 8:12 PM
When you're stoked to try 8 new climbs every day for 4 days
🔗Visit the link in our bio for more details and to register for the Circuit Comp
🔗Visit the link in our bio for more details and to register for the Circuit Comp
Did you sign up yet?😉
Our Grotto Circuit Comp is coming up October 20-23, come check out all the sick climbs the setters put up every day🔥🔥🔥
🔗Visit our link in bio for details and registration
Our Grotto Circuit Comp is coming up October 20-23, come check out all the sick climbs the setters put up every day🔥🔥🔥
🔗Visit our link in bio for details and registration
October 14, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Did you sign up yet?😉
Our Grotto Circuit Comp is coming up October 20-23, come check out all the sick climbs the setters put up every day🔥🔥🔥
🔗Visit our link in bio for details and registration
Our Grotto Circuit Comp is coming up October 20-23, come check out all the sick climbs the setters put up every day🔥🔥🔥
🔗Visit our link in bio for details and registration
It's Beta Friday!
Share beta, ask for beta, let's work on our projects together 💛
*Only share beta with others who want it
Share beta, ask for beta, let's work on our projects together 💛
*Only share beta with others who want it
October 10, 2025 at 3:40 PM
It's Beta Friday!
Share beta, ask for beta, let's work on our projects together 💛
*Only share beta with others who want it
Share beta, ask for beta, let's work on our projects together 💛
*Only share beta with others who want it
🎬Grotto Film Night is coming up next Tuesday October 7th!!
We can't wait to share some awesome films, and hang out with y'all 🍿🍿🍿
Presented as part of Dusky Wing Film Club in collaboration with @edvideoguelph
Date: Tuesday October 7th
Time: 7pm
Place: @royalcitybrew - The Ward Room
We can't wait to share some awesome films, and hang out with y'all 🍿🍿🍿
Presented as part of Dusky Wing Film Club in collaboration with @edvideoguelph
Date: Tuesday October 7th
Time: 7pm
Place: @royalcitybrew - The Ward Room
October 3, 2025 at 12:03 AM
🎬Grotto Film Night is coming up next Tuesday October 7th!!
We can't wait to share some awesome films, and hang out with y'all 🍿🍿🍿
Presented as part of Dusky Wing Film Club in collaboration with @edvideoguelph
Date: Tuesday October 7th
Time: 7pm
Place: @royalcitybrew - The Ward Room
We can't wait to share some awesome films, and hang out with y'all 🍿🍿🍿
Presented as part of Dusky Wing Film Club in collaboration with @edvideoguelph
Date: Tuesday October 7th
Time: 7pm
Place: @royalcitybrew - The Ward Room
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Sept 30th - We invite our staff, members, and guests to spend the day learning, reflecting, and planning on how we can do better while never forgetting.🧡
Comments are turned off to protect the peace of our Indigenous friends and family.
www.soahac.on.ca
#orangeshirtday #truthandreconciliation
Sept 30th - We invite our staff, members, and guests to spend the day learning, reflecting, and planning on how we can do better while never forgetting.🧡
Comments are turned off to protect the peace of our Indigenous friends and family.
www.soahac.on.ca
#orangeshirtday #truthandreconciliation
September 30, 2025 at 1:01 PM
🧡🧡🧡
Sept 30th - We invite our staff, members, and guests to spend the day learning, reflecting, and planning on how we can do better while never forgetting.🧡
Comments are turned off to protect the peace of our Indigenous friends and family.
www.soahac.on.ca
#orangeshirtday #truthandreconciliation
Sept 30th - We invite our staff, members, and guests to spend the day learning, reflecting, and planning on how we can do better while never forgetting.🧡
Comments are turned off to protect the peace of our Indigenous friends and family.
www.soahac.on.ca
#orangeshirtday #truthandreconciliation
📽️Grotto Film Night📽️
Climbing Film Tour is coming to Guelph with 8 short film documentaries about climbing adventures that will leave you inspired. 🧗⭐
Presented as part of Dusky Wing Film Club in collaboration with @edvideoguelph
Date: Tuesday October 7th
Time: 7pm
Place: @royalcitybrew
Climbing Film Tour is coming to Guelph with 8 short film documentaries about climbing adventures that will leave you inspired. 🧗⭐
Presented as part of Dusky Wing Film Club in collaboration with @edvideoguelph
Date: Tuesday October 7th
Time: 7pm
Place: @royalcitybrew
September 25, 2025 at 1:15 PM
📽️Grotto Film Night📽️
Climbing Film Tour is coming to Guelph with 8 short film documentaries about climbing adventures that will leave you inspired. 🧗⭐
Presented as part of Dusky Wing Film Club in collaboration with @edvideoguelph
Date: Tuesday October 7th
Time: 7pm
Place: @royalcitybrew
Climbing Film Tour is coming to Guelph with 8 short film documentaries about climbing adventures that will leave you inspired. 🧗⭐
Presented as part of Dusky Wing Film Club in collaboration with @edvideoguelph
Date: Tuesday October 7th
Time: 7pm
Place: @royalcitybrew
➿GROTTO CIRCUIT COMP ➿
October 20-23⚡
💫Each day of the week, the setting team will set 8 NEW comp problems, for a total of 32 problems set over the week
💫There will be CASUAL and COMPETITIVE categories
🤩Non-member pricing includes your 5 day passes for the duration of the competition
October 20-23⚡
💫Each day of the week, the setting team will set 8 NEW comp problems, for a total of 32 problems set over the week
💫There will be CASUAL and COMPETITIVE categories
🤩Non-member pricing includes your 5 day passes for the duration of the competition
September 24, 2025 at 10:33 PM
➿GROTTO CIRCUIT COMP ➿
October 20-23⚡
💫Each day of the week, the setting team will set 8 NEW comp problems, for a total of 32 problems set over the week
💫There will be CASUAL and COMPETITIVE categories
🤩Non-member pricing includes your 5 day passes for the duration of the competition
October 20-23⚡
💫Each day of the week, the setting team will set 8 NEW comp problems, for a total of 32 problems set over the week
💫There will be CASUAL and COMPETITIVE categories
🤩Non-member pricing includes your 5 day passes for the duration of the competition
TFW you realize the customer ordered an ICED latte
August 14, 2025 at 3:38 PM
TFW you realize the customer ordered an ICED latte
Huge thanks to all who came to Summer Sweat Fest 2025 🫶🫶🫶
We hope you had lots of sweat, climbing, and good vibes 🌴🌴🌴
We hope you had lots of sweat, climbing, and good vibes 🌴🌴🌴
August 12, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Huge thanks to all who came to Summer Sweat Fest 2025 🫶🫶🫶
We hope you had lots of sweat, climbing, and good vibes 🌴🌴🌴
We hope you had lots of sweat, climbing, and good vibes 🌴🌴🌴
🥵SUMMER SWEATFEST 🥵
Friday August 8th, 7-10pm
Scramble comp for all levels
Get ready to for the sweatiest bouldering comp of the year🔥🔥🔥
🔗Details and signup at link in bio
Friday August 8th, 7-10pm
Scramble comp for all levels
Get ready to for the sweatiest bouldering comp of the year🔥🔥🔥
🔗Details and signup at link in bio
August 5, 2025 at 8:22 PM
🥵SUMMER SWEATFEST 🥵
Friday August 8th, 7-10pm
Scramble comp for all levels
Get ready to for the sweatiest bouldering comp of the year🔥🔥🔥
🔗Details and signup at link in bio
Friday August 8th, 7-10pm
Scramble comp for all levels
Get ready to for the sweatiest bouldering comp of the year🔥🔥🔥
🔗Details and signup at link in bio
🥵SUMMER SWEATFEST 🥵
Get ready to for the sweatiest bouldering comp of the year🔥🔥🔥
Friday August 8th, 7-10pm
Scramble comp for all levels
👀Registration and details coming soon...
BYOS: Bring Your Own Sweat 🙈🙈🙈
Get ready to for the sweatiest bouldering comp of the year🔥🔥🔥
Friday August 8th, 7-10pm
Scramble comp for all levels
👀Registration and details coming soon...
BYOS: Bring Your Own Sweat 🙈🙈🙈
July 21, 2025 at 4:53 PM
🥵SUMMER SWEATFEST 🥵
Get ready to for the sweatiest bouldering comp of the year🔥🔥🔥
Friday August 8th, 7-10pm
Scramble comp for all levels
👀Registration and details coming soon...
BYOS: Bring Your Own Sweat 🙈🙈🙈
Get ready to for the sweatiest bouldering comp of the year🔥🔥🔥
Friday August 8th, 7-10pm
Scramble comp for all levels
👀Registration and details coming soon...
BYOS: Bring Your Own Sweat 🙈🙈🙈
Grotto's next Intro to Outdoor Climbing is coming up Sunday July 27th at Rattlesnake Point ☀️
✉️Send an email to outdoor@guelphgrotto.com for details and signup
✉️Send an email to outdoor@guelphgrotto.com for details and signup
July 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Grotto's next Intro to Outdoor Climbing is coming up Sunday July 27th at Rattlesnake Point ☀️
✉️Send an email to outdoor@guelphgrotto.com for details and signup
✉️Send an email to outdoor@guelphgrotto.com for details and signup
Please be patient with our newest hire, he's learning 🙈
July 7, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Please be patient with our newest hire, he's learning 🙈
✨MEET THE TEAM✨
Daniel does a little bit of everything at The Grotto. You'll find him at Front Desk, school programs, portable wall, and even helping thaw the pipes when they freeze in winter.
Why do you think he carries a meat thermometer for? 🧐
Daniel does a little bit of everything at The Grotto. You'll find him at Front Desk, school programs, portable wall, and even helping thaw the pipes when they freeze in winter.
Why do you think he carries a meat thermometer for? 🧐
June 26, 2025 at 6:35 PM
✨MEET THE TEAM✨
Daniel does a little bit of everything at The Grotto. You'll find him at Front Desk, school programs, portable wall, and even helping thaw the pipes when they freeze in winter.
Why do you think he carries a meat thermometer for? 🧐
Daniel does a little bit of everything at The Grotto. You'll find him at Front Desk, school programs, portable wall, and even helping thaw the pipes when they freeze in winter.
Why do you think he carries a meat thermometer for? 🧐
A two-hour top rope belay lesson with our qualified instructors to learn all you need to know to get certified.
OPEN CLASS: One session on pre-scheduled dates and times, Wednesdays or Thursdays 6-8pm or every other Saturday 10:30am-12:30pm
PRIVATE: Lesson for two at a time of your choosing.
OPEN CLASS: One session on pre-scheduled dates and times, Wednesdays or Thursdays 6-8pm or every other Saturday 10:30am-12:30pm
PRIVATE: Lesson for two at a time of your choosing.
June 23, 2025 at 1:57 PM
A two-hour top rope belay lesson with our qualified instructors to learn all you need to know to get certified.
OPEN CLASS: One session on pre-scheduled dates and times, Wednesdays or Thursdays 6-8pm or every other Saturday 10:30am-12:30pm
PRIVATE: Lesson for two at a time of your choosing.
OPEN CLASS: One session on pre-scheduled dates and times, Wednesdays or Thursdays 6-8pm or every other Saturday 10:30am-12:30pm
PRIVATE: Lesson for two at a time of your choosing.
When your non-climbing friends ask you if you enjoy climbing
June 17, 2025 at 8:37 PM
When your non-climbing friends ask you if you enjoy climbing