Wilson Climbing Centre
making a vertical impression
The Wilson Climbing Centre is designed as an iconic purpose-built building creating a new gateway to the University of Alberta's North Campus. The centre is driven by a passion for climbing and are committed to promoting physical activity as a healthy lifetime pursuit.
The Climbing Centre consists of:
- Bouldering: 650 square meters at a maximum height of 4.5 meters and up to 5.25 meters of linear climbing
- High Wall Climbing 2100 square meters
- Top-roping: ropes on four separate climbing walls to a maximum height of 15.75 meters and up to 16 meters of linear climbing
- Lead climbing: ropes on two of our main climbing walls to a maximum height of 14.5 meters and up to 15.25 meters of linear climbing
- 54 High Wall Routes
- 58 Boulder Problems
- 12,000 hand holds
MANDATORY Release of Liability (FORMS)
For patrons 18 years or older at the time of entry
- For patrons younger than 18 years at the time of entry
- This form can ONLY be signed by a legal parent/guardian (>18 years in age) of the patron
- Forms signed by care-workers, baby-sitters, the parents of a friend, other relatives, etc. WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED (and admission will not be granted).
- This form can ONLY be signed by a legal parent/guardian (>18 years in age) of the patron
- For all patrons
- Can be signed by the patron (regardless of age) or legal parent/guardian
Guidelines and information for accessing and using the Wilson Climbing Centre
Hard high-touch surfaces in the Climbing Centre (except for climbing walls and holds) will be cleaned and disinfected regularly by climbing gym staff with hard-surface disinfectants that meet Health Canada’s requirements.
Customers encouraged to wash hands (using the WHO recommended method):
- Immediately after entering the gym
- During a climbing/bouldering session
- Before and after climbing begins
Customers should also regularly disinfect their hands:
- During climbing breaks
- Before they resume climbing a route or boulder problem after a break
We encourage the use of liquid chalk with a high isopropyl alcohol content.
Please refer to our FAQ page for more information on our facility re-opening plans.
Contact Us
General inquiries, tests, and bookings
Wilson Climbing Centre, Van Vliet Complex
8707 Ave and 114 Street, University of Alberta
Phone 780.492.2767
Email: climbing@ualberta.ca
Wilson Climbing Centre Hours
Monday to Friday: 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 12:00 to 6:00 PM
Statutory Holidays: 12:00 to 6:00 PM
April 1 & 2
Closed for competition
April 7 & 10
Statutory Holiday Hours
April 14
Closed at 5:30 p.m.