The Nooks Climbing

Last Updated: Aug, 2026
780
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411
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Guide moderated by Brendan Baars

ABOUT The Nooks

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Welcome to the Nooks bouldering area. Found in 2019, the area has quickly become a talking point in Ontario climbing. The area is regularly visited by both Canadians and Americans calling it a home crag. Making this area very unique. The boulders sit along a paved road deep within the Canadian wilderness with little to no cell reception. Camping can be found along the entire stretch on different pull offs. Elliot Lake is the closest town to The Nooks and is located 30 minutes south with a hospital and all the amenities needed. The climbing exists on crownland, so please respec... Show more
This digital The Nooks climbing guidebook gives you GPS navigation, verified topos, and beta for hundreds of climbs. Explore classics and hidden gems with offline access to maps, directions, and beta videos. Whether it's your first visit or fiftieth, KAYA makes your The Nooks days smoother, safer, and more dialed. Welcome to the Nooks bouldering area. Found in 2019, the area has quickly become a talking point in Ontario climbing. The area is regularly visited by both Canadians and Americans calling it a home crag. Making this area very unique. The boulders sit along a paved road deep within the Canadian wilderness with little to no cell reception. Camping can be found along the entire stretch on different pull offs. Elliot Lake is the closest town to The Nooks and is located 30 minutes south with a hospital and all the amenities needed. The climbing exists on crownland, so please respect the wilderness and practice good outdoor ethics. We have striven to keep the area clean and attempted to make a minimal impact on the wilderness around us. This means the experience of climbing here is a great mixture of good trails with a wild experience. Have a great time! Paper guide available here: https://ontarioclimbing.com/Guidebooks/the-nooks-bouldering/

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