Climbing Wall

Climb through time on one of the tallest indoor climbing walls in Canada!

Learn about the geological history of Saskatchewan and test your physical limits at the same time on our 18.3 metre (60 foot) high indoor climbing wall. Challenging overhangs and rock-like texture make for an unforgettable experience for both beginners and experts.

Important Notes:

All participants must sign an official waiver form.
Proper footwear must be worn: a closed toe shoe or boot that is snug enough that it won't fall off.
You must be at least 8 years old to climb.
All participants under the age of 18 must have a waiver form signed by their parent or legal guardian prior to being allowed to climb. Original signature only; no faxes.
All current waivers expire at the end of the calendar year.

Drop In Climbing (included with general admission!)

Climbing 101 for Adults

Climbing Club for Adults

Climbing Club for Youth (ages 12 - 16)

Group Climbing (private bookings)

Drop In Climbing

Drop in climbing is included in the price of admission to the Saskatchewan Science Centre!

Please note that times are subject to change. To sign up for drop in climbing times, you must sign up at the Front Desk exactly one hour before the scheduled start. First come, first served.

Weekends & Statutory Holidays

Session 1: Climb begins at 3:00pm.; sign-up is at 2:00 p.m.

Session 2: Climb begins 4:30 p.m.; sign-up is at 3:30 p.m.

Climbing 101 – Beginners Climbing Course for Adults

Next Course Date TBA

Drop-in climbing times are a great introduction, but Climbing 101 gives you more time on our climbing wall allowing you to learn some more in-depth climbing skills.

This is a beginners course -- no experience necessary.

Learn some basic movement techniques, how to belay with a variety of belay devices, plus receive an introduction to rappelling and ascending. Climbing is excellent exercise that improves strength in your core, arms, back, calves, and fingers. It is also a great mental workout and helps you gain self-confidence.

At the completion of the course, you will be at a level where you can take your new skills, walk into any climbing gym in the country, and successfully challenge (pass) the belay check allowing you to climb without an instructor.

This class teaches the basics of indoor climbing but is a good starting point if you’re interested in eventually progressing to learning the skills for outdoor climbing. The Saskatchewan Science Centre doesn’t offer outdoor climbing courses, but we can put you in touch with organizations that can.

Read a review of the 2009 fall class

Dates and times

Saturday mornings, January 19 to March 16 (except February 23)

10am to noon

Cost

Members: $180 + GST
Non-members: $200 + GST

Equipment

All equipment will be provided. Participants will need comfortable clothes and a pair of sneakers or aqua socks/shoes to climb in.

Registration

To register, call 791 -7943.

Climbing Club for Adults

Those who have completed Climbing 101 may move on to join our Climbing Club. Experience is required.

Dates and times

Sunday evenings from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

Sunday January 13 to May 5 (no sessions on February 17 & March 31) = 15 sessions

Cost

Cost: $150 for 10 sessions (out of 15 available)

Registration

To register, call 791 -7943.

Youth Climbing Club (ages 12 - 16)

Learn how to climb indoors using basic techniques and equipment. Climbing is excellent exercise that improves strength in your core, arms, back, calves, and fingers. It is also a great mental workout and helps you gain self-confidence.

Dates and times

Monday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Monday, January 21 to March 18 (except February 18)

Cost

Members: $100 + GST
Non-members: $120 + GST

Equipment

All equipment will be provided. Participants will need comfortable clothes and a pair of sneakers or aqua socks/shoes to climb in.

Registration

To register, call 791 -7943.

Group Climbing

Get a taste of wall climbing with your friends! For only $15 per person (minimum 10; maximum 25), you can climb for two hours on our wall. No experience needed and we supply all of the equipment. Must call ahead to book: 791-7943.

60 feet
590 million years
Climb on!

Climbing begins at 3:30 p.m and 4:30 p.m.; sign up at Front Desk one hour before.

Drop in Climbing

Please note that times are subject to change. To sign up for drop in climbing times, you must sign up at the Front Desk exactly one hour before the scheduled start. First come, first served.