
ABOUT US
Providing a high-quality, challenging, and ever-changing climbing + boulder experience.

RATES
ALL DAY PASS
DAY PASS
CLIMBING + BOULDERING
Adult (19+) ..............................$18
Youth/Student (13-18) ............$16
Child (12 & Under), Gear Inc. ...$16
10 PUNCH PASS
CLIMBING + BOULDERING
Adult 19+ .............................$169
Adult with Gear ...................$235
Youth/Student (13-18) .........$149
Youth/Student with Gear ....$215
Child (12 & Under) Gear Inc. .$144
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Memberships
Monthly and annual memberships are available if you are ready to make On The Rocks your home away from home.
Individual Paid in Full
ONE MONTH
CLIMBING + BOULDERING
THREE MONTH
CLIMBING + BOULDERING
ONE YEAR
CLIMBING + BOULDERING
Adult (19+) ...........................$95
Youth/Student (13-18)..........$75
Child (7-12) w/Gear Inc. .......$60
Sprog (0-6) w/Gear inc. ........$45
Add Ons:
Gear Package .......................$45
Shoes Only ...........................$25
Adult (19+) ..........................$270
Youth/Student (13-18).........$215
Child (7-12) w/Gear Inc. ......$165
Sprog (0-6) w/Gear Inc. .......$125
Add Ons:
Gear Package ......................$95
Shoes Only ..........................$55
Adult (19+).........................$750
Youth/Student (13-18).......$600
Child (7-12) w/Gear Inc. ....$450
Sprog (0-6) w/Gear Inc. .....$350
Add Ons:
Gear Package ....................$145
Shoes Only ........................$85
AutoPay EFT Memberships
No Minimum Term. Pay-as-you-go Monthly Membership. Cancel Any Time. 1 Guest Pass a Month, Bring a Friend!
CLIMBING + BOULDERING
Adult (19+) ..........................$76
Youth/Student (13-18).........$62
Child (7-12) w/Gear Inc. ......$48
Sprog (0-6) w/Gear Inc. .......$37
Family of 3 or More ...............$161
Family Memberships
The Family Pass: the most affordable pass for Families of 3 or more. A maximum of 2 Adults. Parents can be living apart. Children can be adopted, fostered or part of an exchange program. Our goal is to get you climbing!
ONE MONTH
CLIMBING + BOULDERING
THREE MONTH
CLIMBING + BOULDERING
ONE YEAR
CLIMBING + BOULDERING
Family of 3+ .......................$195
Add Ons:
Gear Package .....................$95
Family of 3+ .......................$565
Add Ons:
Gear Package .....................$215
Family of 3+ .......................$1650
Add Ons:
Gear Package .....................$325
Gear Rentals
Providing a high-quality gear rentals for your climbing + boulder experience. Gear is available for all shapes and sizes and we have all the gear rentals you need to get started.
DAY RENTAL RATES
Harness.................................$4
Shoes....................................$6
ATC or GriGri..........................$4
Harness w/Shoes & ATC ........$8
YOUTH POLICY
Kids are natural climbers, and we welcome them to join us at On the Rocks.
Youth
Policy
We do have some rules and restrictions in place to ensure everyone is having a safe and enjoyable climbing experience.
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The most important Rule: Look up! Watch out for other climbers above. Never walk under other climbers or between the climbing wall and belayers working with ropes.
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We also have a hard Rule: No Running. Running is not acceptable within the Climbing Gym.
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We require that you are close enough to communicate with them (without raising your voice), and intervene if they get into a potentially dangerous situation.
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Active supervision is required, and supervisors are responsible for the behavior of the youth they are supervising.
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Children ages 8 and under: the adult to child ratio for children ages 8 and under must not exceed 1:2 adult to child and cannot be left alone.
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Children ages 9-12: the adult to child ratio for children 9-12 years old must not exceed 1:4 adult to children and they cannot be left alone in the facility.
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Children ages 13+: are permitted in the gym without direct supervision, however, they must be safe and respectful of our gym etiquette.
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OTR staff have the right to require active supervision for any child under the age of 18.

MEET THE TEAM
Our team is made up of passionate rock climbers and certified guides, fostering an engaging and encouraging learning environment for climbers of all experiences.
Chris Perreault
Owner

Chris' love for climbing started at the Cumberland climbing gym where he first learnt how to belay. He was immediately hooked on the adventure and possibilities that exploring the vertical word had to offer.
Chris got involved in the local outdoor industry in 1996 while operating Strathcona Outfitters, an outdoor sporting goods store in Campbell River. This is where he formed his lifelong relationships with both, Ahren and Bill. Strathcona Outfitters brought forth the opportunity to develop On The Rocks. It’s been roughly 20 years from what was once an idea, into planning and finally realizing the facility. Looking forward, it’s become more for our community than he had ever imagined was possible.
Chris shares “returning to On The Rocks after so many years, to work alongside Ahren, Bill, Ian and our dedicated staff, our ‘climbing family’, to take On The Rocks into the future and, become more than we imagined, has been my privilege”.
Bill Phipps
Manager, Head Instructor

Bill has been working in the outdoor & climbing industry for over 30 years.
After pursuing a teaching degree, centering around geography and physical education, he began teaching the COLT program at Strathcona Park Lodge, which specializes in training climbing and mountaineering guides.
COLT training is seasonal, so to complement 17 summers teaching, Bill’s winters saw him working as an avalanche forecaster and ski patrolling at Mount Washington, teaching avalanche courses for Island Alpine Guides, as a field tech for Avalanche Canada and avalanche forecaster/author for the Vancouver Island Avalanche Bulletin and as a heli & cat ski guide.
Bill brings that passion and experience to On the Rocks and is cultivating the climbing community through the development of new courses and events at the gym. He loves to share his climbing stoke, and see folks experience the joy of climbing. He looks forward to making you feel welcome in our facility.
History of On The Rocks
It all started back in 2002...The plans were drafted, and it was time to leave Discovery Harbour Mall. We had outgrown our shell and Strathcona Outfitters was only serving the retail side of our climbing passion.
We had bigger things in mind. First, we needed a bike shop. Doubling in size meant we had space to fill, and the Urban Lemming fit that space perfectly. We became Island Mountain Sports and were way ahead of our time, but that’s another story. With the retail side of things figured out we had just enough space to put up a climbing gym right next door. More plans and a scale model were made. Everything was sorted out, except for one thing, the name. It came time to celebrate the accomplishments of the planning efforts. After ordering a favorite single malt in my usual way, On The Rocks, we had our name.
We opened Thanksgiving weekend 2004 and after nearly two decades, it’s been an absolute riot providing excitement and adventure to our community.
Chris Perreault
Cofounder and President
On The Rocks Climbing Gym

AMENITIES
In addition to our climbing walls and bouldering area, members have access to our fitness area and retail space.
Our space is open, welcoming and accessible, with washroom facilities, and free guest wi-fi.

RETAIL SHOP
We sell the gear we use ourselves. Some of it, like Yellow Aliens (you need 2 of these) and Offset Stoppers have saved our lives on many occasions. We usually have a good supply of bolt and rap hangers around. We stock most of the gear and headlamps from Petzl, loads of equipment from Black Diamond, Petzl and Edelrid, shoes from Scarpa, and a few more things you didn’t even know you needed.
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FITNESS AREA
We have all the essentials to condition your body for total strength. You'll find a squat rack with enough weights to challenge your athletic abilities. We encourage you to learn and practice your Deadlift. Chin ups and dips will round out your climbing strength. Our finger and campus boards are very user friendly. The Tension Wall will propel your climbing abilities into the higher grades like nothing else.

SPORTS MASSAGE
We take your recovery and injury prevention seriously. Our sports massage therapist, Kate, has extensive training in various massage techniques, plus 15 years of experience, to hasten your recovery, prevent injury, and enhance climbing performance. Plus, it feels absolutely amazing! . Schedule your session with Kate today and climb stronger tomorrow!
OTR CORE VALUES
INTEGRITY
As an organization, collectively, it is our most valuable asset. Individually, it is a constant choice to cultivate safety, honesty, and respect for clients and colleagues.
WELL-BEING
A healthy body supports a healthy mind, and healthy minds cultivate a healthy community. Creating an engaging and safe space for our members to focus on their well-being is what drives us to move the line every day.
COMMUNITY DRIVEN
We exist to serve this community and to celebrate our shared love for climbing and the outdoors. Community enables us to share personal relatedness and support the perpetual growth of each other, ourselves, and our environment.
AUTHENTIC CLIMBING EXPERIENCE
We strive to provide a high-quality, challenging, and ever-changing climbing and boulder experience. Our team is made up of passionate rock climbers and certified guides, fostering an engaging and encouraging learning environment for climbers of all experiences.
GROWTH
We are constantly aiming to grow both as individuals and as a business. We believe that the journey to excellence is a lifelong pursuit and that this kind of lifelong learning is what will continue to push us forward as a team and as a company.