A variety of cliffs on different types of stone in the gorgeous setting of the north shore of Lake Superior.
Climbing in and around Thunder Bay. Generally different crags and cliffs within about a 2-hour drive of the city of Thunder Bay. The majority of crags are diabase with local sandstone and granite cliffs.
As of 2016, the most current guide to climbs in this area is "Thunder Bay Climbing: A guide to Northwestern Ontario's Best Kept Secret" by Aric Fishman. (https://outdoorskillsandthrills.com/tbay-climbing-guidebook)
Sub-areas ordered roughly west to east.
Many of the crags on on private land or private land needs to be crossed to access the crag. Please respect the area, it is a privilege to be allowed to climb at these crags.
Leave no trace, respect other parties, and be mindful if you have music or dogs at the crag.
There is a campsite on Black Sturgeon Road.
Alternatively there is camping at the Nipigon Marina, Chippewa Park, and other near the city of Thunder Bay.
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Author(s): Gus Alexandropoulos, Justin Dwyer
Date: 2016
ISBN: 9780995046610
A comprehensive guidebook to Southern Ontario’s famous climbing area, the Niagara Escarpment. This is the first complete guide to the region in almost 25 years. This volume covers the portion of the Escarpment north of Shelburne including the Beaver Valley area and the Bruce Peninsula. Includes an extensively researched history of climbing in the area, and detailed information on over 1000 rock-climbing routes.
Author(s): Gus Alexandropoulos, Justin Dwyer
Date: 2016
ISBN: 9780995046603
A comprehensive guidebook to Southern Ontario’s famous climbing area, The Niagara Escarpment. This is the first complete guide to the region in almost 25 years. This volume covers areas close to Toronto, including the popular Milton crags. Includes extensively researched history of climbing in the area, and detailed information on over 1,000 rock climbing routes.
5.7 | ★★★ Giv'er | ||
5.8 | ★★ Dedi Did It | ||
5.9 | ★★★ Greco | ||
5.10a | ★★★ Smash That Cherry Twist | ||
5.11a | ★★★ The Collossus |
★★ Cave Crawler 5.7 - Cave Crawler
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★★ Cave Crawler 5.7 - Cave Crawler start
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