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EVENTS

FIND OUT WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE GROTTO!

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMIG EVENTS

STAY TUNED!

STAY TUNED!

We're always cooking up something new for members and guests.
Check back soon to see what else we have planned!

PAST EVENTS

Past Events

PAST EVENTS

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BOULDER WARS

BOULDER WARS

MAY THE FOURTH, 2023

On May 4th climbers needed to choose: will they join the Rebel Alliance and Jedi knights, or will they align with the Empire and the dark side of the force?

Once sides have been chosen, participation in Boulder Wars began!!

Scores in a friendly comp determined whether climbers became a Jedi Master or Sith Lord, and contributed to the overall team score to determine which side prevails, the Light or the Dark.

Costumes were encouraged!

BOULDER WARS

PUNK NIGHT

PUNK NIGHT

MARCH 10TH, 2023

Our third Genre Climb has been determined by our climbers and Punk Night was on its way!

On March 10th, climbers came to rock out to the best punk has to offer.

You may wonder how you dress up for a punk night? Wear anything that rebels against people's expectations of you, and baby you're ready for punk night!

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Queer Bingo Social

Queer Bingo Social

FEBRUARY 21ST, 2023

We collaborated with our neighbours at Royal City Brewing Co for a Queer Social Bingo night!

Participants grabbed a bingo card and got to know each other while climbing! After, participants headed over to Royal City to play video games and board games, make crafts, have some food and beverage, or just hang out and socialize!

Queer folk and allies welcome.

QUEER BINGO SOCIAL

​VALENCLIMB

VALENCLIMB

FEBRUARY 14TH, 2023

​What better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than climbing?

We brought back partner climbs for this event, awarding every pair who attempts our partner climbs with entry to a monetary draw courtesy of our friends at Royal City Brewing Co.

We'll also be playing a Rom-Com-worthy playlist and hosting games to test how well you know your partner.

Friends, family members, and solo climbers are welcome to come and enjoy the evening!

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VALENCLIMB
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90'S NIGHT

90'S NIGHT

FEBRUARY 10TH, 2023

​You told us what you want, what you really really want.

As voted by you, our second Grotto genre climb was 90's Pop!

On February 10th, climbers busted out their best 90's outfits and enjoyed some great tunes.

Our Genre Climbs have been a blast, so let's keep the hype alive! Why? Because I want it that way.

90'S NIGHT

80'S NIGHT

80'S NIGHT

JANUARY 13TH, 2023

We had a great time at our first Genre Climb of 2023, 80's Night!!

The 80's music, dress, and hair did not disappoint. 

Stay tuned for our next Genre Climb in February!

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80'S NIGHT
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SPREAD THE HOLIDAY QUEER

DECEMBER 9TH, 2022

This holiday season we are celebrating our queer community!

With a craft station and a live DJ, this event was filled with fun activities for queer folk and allies alike!

Thank you to all our volunteer belayers and staff who helped out climbers try out our route climbs and develop fundamental climbing skills.

Half of the proceeds from the event were donated to
Trans Wellness Ontario and Out on the Shelf.

SPREAD THE HOLIDAY QUEER

UNIVERSITY BOULDERING SERIES

UNIVERSITY BOULDERING SERIES

NOVEMBER 12TH, 2022

This year, the Guelph Grotto brought back the University Bouldering Series.

With over 200 participants and spectators, the day was filled with action packed competition and spectacular climbing.

Congratulations to all winners and a big thank you to all participants and sponsors!

UNIVERSITY BOULDERING SERIES

GRAND REOPENING!

GRAND REOPENING!

NOVEMBER 5TH, 2022

We had a blast celebrating our reopening on Nov 5!!

Thank you to everyone who came out to participate in the activities and friendly boulder comp.

Special thank you to our sponsors and local vendor partners who came to set up in our space on the day.

We wouldn't be here without the support of our community, and we look forward to many more years of fun, friendship, and climbing for all!!