See below for answers to a number of frequently asked questions about the Beaver Valley Climbing Festival:
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- Is this a fundraiser event?
- Do I need to buy a ticket to attend?
- What’s included in the cost of a ticket?
- What isn’t included in the cost of a ticket?
- Is parking available on site?
- So what should I bring to the festival?
- Do I need to bring my own climbing gear?
- Do kids need to buy a ticket?
- Do I need to sign up separately for clinics?
- What is the refund policy?
- How do I transfer a ticket to someone else?
- What if it rains?
- Do I need to be an experienced climber to attend?
- Can I bring my dog?
- What’s the situation with toilets, drinking water and garbage?
- What’s for dinner on Saturday?
Is this a fundraiser event?
It is! The Beaver Valley Climbing Festival provides financial support for the Ontario Alliance of Climbers. The OAC is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization dedicated to advocating for access to outdoor climbing areas, building relationships with land owners, land managers and government, and engaging with Ontario’s climbing community. Learn more about what we do here.
Do I need to buy a ticket to attend?
Yes. Tickets that include camping are $100 for individuals with an active annual OAC membership; $130 for non-members, and free for kids 12 and under. Day passes are available for $40, which include dinner on Saturday evening, but do not include overnight accommodations.
All vehicles require a $5 parking permit, as onsite parking is extremely limited. We encourage all attendees to carpool if possible. We’ve set up a page to help connect you with other attendees for carpooling HERE.
The number of camping tickets available is 95, plus 25 day passes. We expect that the festival will sell out, so be sure to register early.
What’s included in the cost of a camping ticket?
- Two nights of camping, just five minutes drive from Metcalfe
- Shuttle service to and from Metcalfe
- Taco dinner on Saturday
- 3 raffle tickets for the opportunity to win thousands of dollars in raffle prizes
- Access to gear demos, friendly competitions, and local vendors
- Evening music bonfires and community connections
- All proceeds go to the OAC to support Ontario climbing access
What is NOT included in the cost of a ticket?
Not included in the cost of a ticket are climbing clinics, transportation, camping equipment, and food (with the exception of a taco dinner on Saturday).
Is parking available on site?
Yes. Parking is available, although parking is limited to 40 spaces only.
To encourage carpooling, we are charging a parking fee of $5 per car. Find people to carpool with here!
So what should I bring to the festival?
Prepare as you would for car camping. Bring your tent, sleeping bag, water bottle, utensils, camping plates, cooler, headlamp, etc. Bring warm clothes: cool evenings are possible even in the middle of August. Do not bring glassware.
Do I need to bring my own climbing gear?
You should be prepared to bring your personal climbing gear including, but not limited to: helmet, climbing shoes, harness, belay device, pack, water, food, clothing layers, sun protection.
Do I need to sign up separately for clinics?
Yes. More information on clinic registration will be found here.
What is the refund policy?
This is a rain or shine event and tickets are non-refundable. Tickets may be resold or transferred.
How do I transfer a ticket to someone else?
To transfer a ticket, please email us at info@ontarioallianceofclimbers.ca with the name and email address of the person you’d like your ticket transferred to.
Note that tickets purchased by active OAC members can only be transferred to other active members.
Do I need to be an experienced climber to attend?
No! We welcome all abilities and skill levels and offer clinics that range from introduction to climbing and gym to crag, to more advanced classes for those with more experience. Note that the Beaver Valley has very limited bouldering opportunities, and most climbs are only accessible for parties with a lead climber (i.e. top roping is not feasible unless someone first leads the route).
Can I bring my dog?
Unfortunately there are no dogs allowed at the festival; please leave the furry friends at home. Of course, service dogs are welcome.
What’s the situation with toilets, drinking water and garbage?
We will have portapotties onsite, with handwashing stations.
Drinking water will also be available, though festival attendees will need to ensure they bring a container (i.e. water bottle).
What’s for dinner on Saturday?
Collingwood’s Baked and Pickled will be catering a loaded taco bar for all ticket holders. This includes three tacos per person, choice of two meats or a vegan option, homemade frijoles, Mexi green rice, pico de gallo, shredded cabbage, B&P tortilla chips, choice of B&P salsas, B&P picked jalapenos, queso blanco, guacamole, crema and choice of tortilla!
To minimize garbage, attendees are encouraged to bring their own plates and cutlery, although disposable options will be available.