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Get InvolvedOur Mission
The Ontario Alliance of Climbers is an independent provincial, volunteer non-profit organization that works diligently to keep climbing and bouldering areas open.
What’s New?
An Update on Climbing in Ontario as We Move to Stage 1 of Reopening
It’s been a week of hope and change as Ontario prepares to loosen certain COVID-19 restrictions. Collectively we’ve worked hard to flatten the curve, enduring weeks of difficult social distancing…
Read MoreOntario Releases Framework for Stage 1
Today, the Ontario government released a framework for Stage 1 of reopening the province. While this is exciting news, it is not yet clear how our crags are affected by…
Read MoreA Study on the Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Outdoor Recreation Participation
Brock University has teamed up with ALIVE Outdoors to study the COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts on Canadian outdoor recreation participation patterns. Study participants are asked to complete a survey which takes about…
Read MoreEvents
Want to see what we’re up to? Check out our listing of annual events.
See OAC EventsOAC Gym Rep Program
The Gym Rep Program transplants enthusiastic and knowledgeable members of the Ontario Access Coalition right to your home gym. Reps work on behalf of the OAC to educate, inspire, and involve climbers in the broader outdoor climbing community.
Learn MoreCurrent Campaigns
Our OAC Seal of Approval shows you events, products and guidebooks that have been developed with access in mind. Learn what projects make our list!
Learn MoreCrag Status
Planning to climb outdoors? Find out if your crag is open or closed!
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