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Welcome New Climbers!

$109 – 2 month prepaid membership

  • Eligible at time of purchase to add optional belay lesson for $15
  • Join the local climbing community
  • Enjoy a much wider variety of challenges
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Unforgettable Experiences for First Time Climbers

Our mandate is to provide beginners eith excellent introductory climbing experiences and give you more choice than you could find in any other climbing facility.

  • 4X more beginner challenges than anywhere else in Mississauga
  • More bouldering than any other gym in Mississauga
  • Choose from roped climbing, bouldering and autobelays

Bringing kids? Kids Love Rock Climbing!

  • Climbing challenges designed just for kids.
  • More challenges than any other facility in Peel
  • Dozens of challenges where children are attached to the wall and secured by a harness
  • Ages 4+

Not Sure Where to Start?

We recommend that beginners start with top rope climbing. In top rope climbing, your harness holds you tight while your partner/belayer secures you.

Mayor Crombie top rope climbing at Hub Climbing.

Hazel McCallion top rope climbing at Hub Climbing

Hub Climbing Testimonials

Great fun! Had a phenomenal time. I would recommend first time climbers or people who haven't been climbing in a while to go there. With that being said they have walls for every level. Great crowd, walls, and service.

M. H.

Know Your Climbing Type

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Top roping indoors has long been the traditional way of training new climbers. In top rope climbing, you are attached to a rope and climb to a secured point at the top of the wall. Hub Mississauga has hundreds of linear feet of top rope challenges you won’t find anywhere else in GTA. Belayer must be 16+.

Bouldering is climbing on lower walls without the use of ropes or harnesses. There is padding below the walls. This type of climbing can be more physically intensive, and you will probably fall. After a 15-20 minute orientation and “fall test” you’re welcome to explore and boulder on your own and at your own pace. Climbing shoes are required. Recommended for ages 6+. Children under 18 must be supervised. 12-17 year olds may complete a stripes test to self-supervise.

Want to try the higher walls? We also have 22 autobelays! The auto belays lower you back down to earth at a controlled rate. Levels offered: Beginner to Advanced. To climb, you need to properly fit into a harness (and weigh at least 35 lbs). To clip in or out of the auto belays you need to pass a 10 minute orientation and be at least 18 years of age (or 16+ with complete “stripes” test). Gear needed: Climbing shoes & harness. Children 18 & under must be supervised.  Children must be 4 years of age and up to use the autobelays.

What to Expect

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When you visit, we provide you with an in-person bouldering orientation and in person autobelay orientation. This way you’re set to have the right safety habits from the start.

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Look out for climbs labeled with the dragon logo, try to complete all of those on your first visit.

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Please fill out the online waiver BEFORE you visit. All people entering, whether climbing or just spectating need a waiver. Fill out facility introduction within 2 days of your visit.

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Be sure to bring identification with you on your first visit to Hub Climbing. A valid driver’s license or similar photo ID that includes your date of birth is best.

Choose Your Option

Day Pass

$27.00

per person + HST, Rentals not included.
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All day In/Out privileges. Perfect for individuals and groups of under 5 people. Climb for as long as you want throughout the day. You can even pop out to grab a bite before coming back to climb!

$24.00 for climbers 22 and under.

Rentals not included.

Learn to Top Rope Belay

$38.75

per person + HST, Day Pass not included
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Learn the skills to independently top rope belay your partner or child so you can access the many amazing top rope challenges only found here at Hub Climbing Mississauga. Ages 16+

Bonus: climbing shoes, as well as a harness and necessary hardware, are included!
Member discount: $27+tax

*Prices listed on the website subject to change without notice. All prices exclude HST.

We Were Once Beginners Too

Message from the founders Steven, Rob and Yoav:

We tried climbing for a fun day experience, 20 years ago. We had no experience and found that it was hard to get started with all the gear and complex lessons. We also found it intimidating to be forced into climbing on advanced walls that we didn’t yet feel comfortable with.

With Hub Climbing, we wanted to create an environment where you can just come in and have fun without experience. And where you can choose from many different beginner climbs without being forced to do stuff beyond your comfort level.

We are proud to offer you an environment that is designed from the ground up for beginners and where you can learn climbing at your own pace. As your climbing skill deepens, you will find that the facility has advanced climbing challenges that will continue to challenge you.

We are thrilled to be a part of your growth and to welcome you to the Hub Climbing Community!

Steven, Rob & Yoav

New to Climbing FAQs

I am a beginner. What package do you recommend to get started?

  • Hub Climbing Mississauga recommends the Intro: Belay lesson for all beginners. It is a great first time climbing experience. The class runs for about 75-90 minutes. Once you complete it you will be able to access more challenges than you could with bouldering or auto-belay climbing alone.
  • Top rope has long been the traditional way that people learn to climb. As you are harnessed in and attached to the wall, you can rest when you get tired without the pressure of holding on, This is not possible with bouldering and autobelays.
  • Bonus: You will learn a great new skill!

On a day pass may I supervise my own children?

Yes! Make sure each child who is bouldering is directly supervised by an adult who has recently taken our bouldering orientation. Make sure there is at least 1 adult directly supervising no more than 2 children climbing. If you are bringing children, please make sure their waivers are filled out by their parents or a court-appointed legal guardian (we will ask for documentation)

What should I wear?

Wear something comfortable that is loose and/or can stretch, such as yoga or running attire. Jeans, for example, are not recommended as they are made of a stiffer material and may restrict your movements on the climbing wall. All climbers are required to wear rock climbing shoes. If you don’t own a pair or simply forgot yours at home, we do provide rentals for the day (socks are recommended). Climbing shoes are great for climbing but can be uncomfortable when worn for long periods. We recommend you bring flip flops, sandals or Crocs for your time between climbs. In case you don’t have a pair, ask our staff and we’ll lend you a free pair for the day.

And remember to avoid wearing anything that has attachments or parts that dangle off or can get stuck in the rocks or autobelays, etc. Eg hooped earrings are a big no-no!

What is a Day Pass?

A Day Pass is good for the entire day. For example, you can come at noon, climb for 90 minutes, head out for lunch, come back and climb more! Your rentals are good all day as well.

How long should I plan a visit to last?

This will depend on what type of climbing you would like to do. If you would like to just boulder and use auto belays, we recommend under 2 hours at the facility. The sport takes it out of you more than you think and climbing past 90 minutes isn’t recommended as mistakes tend to happen past that due to fatigue.

How much climbing would we expect to get in during our visit?

This is somewhat of a hard question to answer because it is a little subjective, but depending on what your base fitness level is and what type of climbing you are doing (bouldering or autobelay or top rope) we find that our guests get more than enough climbing in during a regular 1.5 hour climbing session. If you have never climbed before it can be quite startling how tiring it can be, so make sure to plan in rests and hydration breaks. It always helps to spend some time watching other climbers to pick up tips and make your rest period that much more exciting.

Must I make a booking or can I just drop in?

Bookings are no longer required at this location.

Am I too old to climb?

Short answer, nope! We have members and guests of all ages.

How old does my child need to be to climb?

A child must be at least 4 years of age climbing AutoBelays and top rope. A child must weigh at least 30 lbs to use our auto belays. For bouldering, children should be 6+ due to this activity being a little bit higher risk.

Do I have to be in great shape already to start climbing?

You do not need to be in excellent shape to get started with climbing, but should always consult with your physician before beginning a new exercise program.

Do I need to take an orientation before I can boulder or autobelay?

Yes! The orientations are important to help you learn how to better prevent injuries. Expect a bit of a wait for your orientation: If it’s really busy here with new visitors, there may be a wait but we get to everyone within 15 minutes or so.

Do you sell climbing gear?

We sell some basic climbing gear, particularly the essentials like chalk, tape, chalk bags and shoes. Please see more at this link: Click here for latest gear shop prices.

Tell me about your bouldering safety flooring

All our bouldering flooring is designed by Asana, a leading climbing gym flooring provider in U.S.A. and provides 16 inches of various types of foam underneath a cordura shell. The flooring is designed to be of a firmness that makes it possible to walk on the mats with less strain on your ankles but with increasing absorption for higher velocity falls. We recommend that you never rely on any flooring system to ensure your safety but that you focus on learning proper fall technique, downclimbing whenever you can, learning about your limits and never going beyond your own limits.