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On The Rocks Spring Update

  • wgilbertartist
  • Apr 3
  • 2 min read

Most of the groundhogs predicted a late spring, and based on the snow still visible here and there I think they were right. However, the rock is already starting to warm up in the sun, and we have so much to talk about! We had an amazing season last year, and for this summer we have scheduled so many great courses, meet-ups, events and new On The Rocks Climbing Camps!

Spring Courses


There are still spots available in some of our April and May scheduled courses, but hurry: things are filling up quickly! We have several Anchors, Top-roping, Sport, Trad and Multi-pitch Courses, as well as Rock Rescue and shorter clinics on Rappelling, Crack Climbing, Falling and more!


For climbers who want to get out for a casual climb with a little coaching and support from a guide, our popular Top-rope Meet-ups are perfect. New this year, we have added Sport Climbing Days and Trad Mentorship Sessions, perfect for sport and trad climbers looking for a bit of extra guidance and good company.

On The Rocks Summer Camps


These programs are designed to take young climbers to the next level, with carefully planned days of skills development, independent practice, free climbing time and chill time to build confidence and ability. No requirement for experience or climbing level, but participants should be keen to climb!

July 7-11 Climbing Camp 1 (ages 8-11)

July 21-25 Climbing Camp 2 (ages 11-14)

July 28-August 1 Climbing Camp 3 (ages 8-11)

August 18-22 Climbing Camp 4 (ages 11-14)


*Camps run 9am-4pm, Monday-Friday. Aftercare is also available 4-6pm.

PCGI Guide Courses


Great for current and aspiring guides or for anyone who plans to take others out climbing, the Professional Climbing Guides Institute has several excellent courses and certifications. On The Rocks offers Top Rope Guide and Single Pitch Guide courses and assessments through PCGI Lead Guide and Mentor Will Gilbert.


This year's scheduled dates are below, but please contact us if looking for additional dates or to request a private course.


PCGI Top Rope Guide Course, April 4-6 at Rattlesnake Point

PCGI Single Pitch Guide Course, June 25-27 at Rattlesnake Point

*for climbers seeking certification, assessments are booked separately.

Climbing Locations


Once again this season, we are on the cliff at Rattlesnake Point every week! We also have lots of dates at Metcalfe Rock and Kingston Mills. New this year, we have scheduled several courses at Calabogie, just west of Ottawa. This is a lovely location with several different areas to explore, including excellent bouldering. We currently offer the following dates at Calabogie:


Shop Talks at Ontario Resoles


Gain a deeper understanding of key climbing topics with these small-group sessions, offered at the Ontario Resoles Climbing Shop in Mississauga. Talks run 7-8pm.



Please register through the calendar, as space is limited.

Thanks for reading, and remember you can always contact us at info@ontherocksclimbing.com with any questions. I hope to see you at the cliff!



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