Niagara Glen
Southern Ontario’s premier bouldering destination.
Sources
- The Extensive Guidebook PDF. Credit to the original author.
- Numerous social media posts.
Disclaimer
Please note that this data is not complete. It is a work in progress. It is not meant to supplant the excellent printed guidebook which you should definitely purchase. This is meant to act as a supplement, and aid in the categorization of the numerous videos we’ve indexed.
Routes
| Name | Grade ↓ | Star rating | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| We the North | V3 | ⭐⭐ | Start on the ledge, move up to a pinch pocket to gain the slab then top out. |
| Winter Retreat | V3 | ⭐⭐ | SDS right of Stretch, edge/spike left , sidepull right. Left to Stretch start, to giant flake, dyno to top. TO. |
| Xcitement | V3 | ⭐⭐ | Walk up the hill and right of the inverted "V". SDS on a black flake. Go up and right to a double undercling, then go up and left through pockets to the finish on the big ledge. Look, but don't touch the fragile flakes out right. |
| Yes Dear | V3 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Start at slanting jugs. Dyno to huge finish or up on slanting crimp, throw to top. Easier if you are tall. SDS is V6. |
| You're Healed | V3 | ⭐ | SDS Opposite side of Faith. Left heel and up. Work to small face holds. |
| A Climb Called Ott | V2 | - | Start just left of Spectacles. Climb through the hollow looking flake & pockets to the big bucket. |
| Addis | V2 | ⭐ | Climb the face on the edges between the left arête and top out. |
| Afterthought | V2 | ⭐⭐ | Hidden around corner from other problems is a mini-cave with a huge flake system coming out of it. SDS in system & monkey out that to lip, then head up & right to the fun TO. |
| Alpha Direct | V2 | - | Stand start middle of boulder on giant ledge, top out straight up. |
| Bent Tree | V2 | - | Walk between 2 boulders you’ll see a bent tree. SDS 2 feet left of bent tree. 2h start on slanted crimp on the lip at belly height. Climb straight up TO |
| Betty Boop | V2 | ⭐ | Start on the far right of the boulder. Traverse the face & go around the corner & up to the TO. |
| Blue Dye #69 | V2 | - | SDS on left arete, LH on stucco side, right on jug. up to rail right of arete. to crimp, stay off arete, very loose blocks. go though middle to jug TO. |
| Bo Derek, aka: Bolero | V2 | ⭐⭐ | Grab the big ledge on left side of the wall; move diagonally up & left around the big bulge. TO. |
| CIA | V2 | ⭐ | SDS low on rail in middle of face. Crank up to flake & cruise up to TO. |
| Captain Hook | V2 | ⭐ | Start with some fun heel hooks, & then traverse left while moving slightly higher. |