Information about Grip It Climbing
Opening hours
- sunday: 10h-22h
- monday: 10h-22h
- tuesday: 10h-22h
- wednesday: 10h-22h
- thursday: 10h-22h
- friday: 10h-23h
- saturday: 10h-22h
Grip It Climbing is not just about scaling walls; it embodies a vibrant lifestyle that fosters health and community. With an atmosphere that encourages friendly interactions, this facility aims to transform your approach to fitness and well-being.
Featuring climbing walls ranging from 2.5 to 15 meters, Grip It caters to everyone—from little climbers just starting out to seasoned athletes preparing for Olympic competition. Beyond climbing, you’ll find a fully equipped weight room for those eager to build strength, ride a bike, or take a run.
Open to all, whether you're looking to impress on a first date or challenge yourself on towering walls, Grip It invites you to explore its diverse membership options. Join our community and drop in anytime!
The friendly staff is always ready to assist newcomers with orientation, providing essential gear guidance, conducting facility tours, and offering demonstrations on using auto belays and navigating the bouldering room. Even experienced climbers will find support here, as staff are enthusiastic about coaching and cheering you on as you tackle your climbing projects.
The Caswell location holds the title of Saskatchewan’s largest indoor climbing facility, featuring both route climbing and bouldering sections. Meanwhile, Grip It Nelson boasts 125 feet of dynamic bouldering terrain, five autobelay walls, a dedicated weight training area, and a Kilterboard, alongside showers and a coffee bar to keep you refreshed.
Our operating hours are from 10 AM to 10 PM daily, with extended hours until 11 PM on Fridays at Grip It Nelson. Contact us for more details or visit either location and experience the good vibes for yourself!
Our comment from FitFit Canada about Grip It Climbing:
Grip It Climbing is a fantastic climbing center located in Saskatoon, Canada, where climbers of all levels can enjoy an engaging and supportive environment. The facility boasts:
- Friendly and knowledgeable staff who go above and beyond to assist climbers and ensure safety
- A wide variety of climbing options, including towering walls, bouldering sections, and auto-belay systems, catering to both beginners and experienced climbers
- Excellent route setting, with new challenges and innovative problems being regularly introduced
- A clean and well-maintained gym that includes weight training areas for a complete fitness experience
- A welcoming community atmosphere that encourages friendships and collaboration among climbers
While many users praised the facility, some mentioned that the bouldering could use more varied difficulty levels and that the layout may feel slightly cramped for larger groups. Regardless, Grip It Climbing continues to be a go-to spot for climbing enthusiasts looking for fun and fitness.
Services, Machines and Guided Classes
Grip It Climbing: Opinions
Fantastic experience: My boys love the place. Great staff and good equipment Clean place
Fantastic experience: Excellent vibes and staff. The route setting is great and they even have 2 very approachable crack routes just in time for creek season !
Fantastic experience: Taylor taught my partner Scott and I the top rope course and went above and beyond explaining questions I had. He also had a lot of attention to detail. He even went out of his way to write down all the equipment prices for me to do my research. This guy deserves a raise!!!
Wow thanks for the review! We will be sure to share this with Taylor! He is a real asset to our team and we sure are lucky to have him!
Fantastic experience: Fabulous climbing facility, really knowledgeable and friendly staff. Tried their bouldering and auto-belay walls while visiting family in Saskatoon. Great activity to do with teenagers.
Thanks for trying us out while you were in town! Happy you enjoyed it!
Fantastic experience: Very nice staff and facility. The vibe is nice.
Fantastic experience: The Grip It staff and facilities are wonderful! (the climbers are just as great too). Lots of variety for both new and experienced climbers, good selection for gear, and the prices are super reasonable. There is also a weights area included in the price of the pass, which is a great extra perk.
Thanks for the review! We try our best to give everyone a fully integrated experience!
Positive experience: Nice gym. A bit grungy, but on the whole a good spot. The layout is a bit weird, but it has everything you could want. Grades are all a bit sandbagged though
Thanks for the review April! We like to call it "old skool," kinda like that vintage Tee you thrifted and feels just like home. If you prefer climbing in a modern, top of the line facility, check out our new gym Grip It Nelson!
Fantastic experience: Jay and the team are great! Really loved bouldering here for a couple of hours. The dogs are definitely an added bonus. They cheer you on as you climb:)
Fantastic experience: Pretty sick place. Lots of huge top-rope climbing. There's a decent amount of bouldering, but personally I wish it was more. Decent bang for the buck. Would come again
Awe shucks thanks! Next time you’re looking for a bit more bouldering check out our east side location. It’s very much the opposite of Caswell, more boulder focused less routes.
Fantastic experience: Friendly staff, very helpful when needed
Here for you whenever you need a hand!
Fantastic experience: Roop, DeSantis and Jose were great. A great staff leads to a great atmosphere. A tight space, lots of rooms with some very challenging 5.10s. Give it a try and you'll become a regular.
Our staff really are the best! Glad you had fun and got a workout!
Fantastic experience: Love it here! Great staff!
Awe shucks! We love you guys too!
Fantastic experience: Excellent facilities with very knowledgeable staff who are always willing to help. Tons of options for everyone from absolute beginner's all the way to high level pros there are climbing options for everyone. Bouldering (climbing where you have a very well padded matt and don't go very high) for those afraid of heights and routes over 50 feet for those who want endurance, they have it all and I would highly recommend.
Thanks Zachary! Grip It Caswell is well equipped for all ages and levels of climbing!
Positive experience: I think it awesome ! Great staff, good set up. I love that I could bring my bike inside. But … I have to say that the bouldering problems go from very user friendly, great for warmups and new peeps but then BAM v4s that send you home frustrated. It’s like they think there are only two kinds of climbers .. so a little more consideration for the graduations of difficulty would be nice. Otherwise yes great place.
Hi Gene! Thanks for the 4 stars! We really appreciate your feedback about our setting. I have made our head setter aware of your feedback and they will take it into consideration during their next set! We are always looking for ways to improve and this is an area we can focus on!
Positive experience: I had no idea the potential I have until I realized it at grip it
!!!!! This is why we do what we do!!!!! Thanks for the review Carson! I hope you keep coming back for that sweet, sweet personal growth!
Fantastic experience: Amazing staff, safe space and great climbing!
We work hard for our safety standards and we really love our staff! Thanks Emma!
Fantastic experience: Went for the first time today and I had such a blast! This was my first time climbing and it was a very friendly environment. The staff was wonderful and they went above and beyond and even took a photo of us from the top of the bolder section(?). I wish I had caught their name because they deserve employee of the month! Had such a great time and felt like a great community. Temped to get a membership!
Wow Thanks Kelsey! We will make sure to give Troy a big gold star! Looking forward to having you back!
Fantastic experience: Amazing place nd staff wher so nice and thanks for teaching my boy took the time to explain everything nd being with him the which was excellent such a great experience
Thanks Robyn! Providing education to climbers (old or new) is one of the best parts of working at Grip It!
Positive experience: Popped in here with my dad whilst I was in town for a visit. A great space with a bit of everything. I thought the foot washing station was nifty! Staff were friendly and approachable and the gym had a good inclusive vibe. I also like the counter on website to know how busy it is. Three story walls were sweet! Felt bouldering grading was a bit soft. If I lived here I'd frequent it for sure.
Thanks Jackie! The honest review is appreciated! We make a conscious effort to be mindful of our inclusivity and culture at the gym, I'm happy to hear you felt that! As per our boulder grades... your feedback is unique and we usually hear the opposite! the set team has been working on this.... maybe its even worked too well...
Fantastic experience: I've been twice there in a group setting, lotsof fun, and super organized!
Thanks Amanda! We loved having you and your group! We have been working hard at adding more community events and group options to our schedule!
Fantastic experience: Amazing staff that are knowledgeable and experts in climbing themselves. Great variety of available routes in a clean, well-kept facility.
Thanks Amy!! We sure do have a great team!
Fantastic experience: Staff was super helpful and friendly.
Thanks Rebecca!
Fantastic experience: Friendly and professional staff. Great gym!
Thanks Robbie! Focusing on training our staff is just as important as offering training to you!
Fantastic experience: Love it
Thanks Ilona, we loved having you!
Fantastic experience: Setting is quality and the staff are super friendly.
Thanks Ryan!! We love our staff too! We have been working hard to develop our quality setting team. Check out the fresh set every Tuesday and Thursday!
Fantastic experience: I mean i have only been to 2 rock climbing places in my life but this one was pretty good, staff was nice, the walls seemed good i still suck at climbing but thats my own fault.
Lol, thanks Devin. Keep it up, it only gets better with time!
Fantastic experience: Girlfriend loves this place!
Thanks Kevin! Its a great place to be!
Fantastic experience: Routes are always new and exciting. Great gym.
Thanks Jordan! We route set twice weekly on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. We try to keep our setting team educated and creative with their sets!
Fantastic experience: This place is so healing for me. I love climbing! The staff are very welcoming and the place is super clean. It's a great place to get out that extra energy. Climbing is also wonderful for my anxiety!
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Fantastic experience: Love climbing here. The gym itself is great and the people that frequent it and also work there are all really fun down to earth people.
Thanks Andrea! We try hard to be a fun, and inclusive place!
Fantastic experience: Very friendly and super knowledgeable staff!
Staff education is a priority of ours! Thanks Peggy!
Fantastic experience: Great climbing gym! A gem of Saskatchewan. Excellent turnaround for new boulders every week. Shoutout to Ethan at the front - he is super helpful and very encouraging!
Thanks Nolan! Ethan is the bomb! Glad you are enjoying the fresh blocs!
Fantastic experience: Absolutely enjoyed my first visit. The safe was very informative and kind. I'll be going back for sure! Highly recommend checking it out with friends and family.
Glad you had a great time!! See you again soon!
Fantastic experience: This gym is excellent. The climbs are tall, varied (grading is on the hard end), and creative. There are more auto-belays than in any climbing gym in downtown Toronto. The bouldering is chaos on the wall, but a delight for how little wall there is. Everytime I climb at Basecamp, Rock Oasis, or Joe Rockhead in Toronto, I say to myself, "they should do things like at Grip It!". Nothing beats those tall walls of a former dairy processor. Staff is knowledgeable and fun. Bonus, you can hang your bike inside.
Too nice of you Scott. Thanks for the flattery, sorry about the sandbagging and chaos, we are honestly working on that, but it’s been a hard go teaching an old dog new tricks! ☺️
Fantastic experience: Fun atmosphere, staff are helpful and fun, and lots of climbs for every level of experience. A weekly stop for us!
Thanks Joel, we are very happy you have found climbing, warning… it is bound to stick with you for years!
Fantastic experience: Lots of different climbing experiences in one building! My youngest started off being "horrified" and at the end of an hour didn't want to leave, zipping up to the top of the climbs in the beginner room.
Love to hear those success stories! Glad you guys had fun. See you again!
Fantastic experience: Lots of variety to climb. Its a lot of fun.
Thanks Mark! We're glad you had fun!
Fantastic experience: Really friendly atmosphere, lots of fun. We started with the adult learn to climb classes and I would highly recommend the class if you're a beginner. Hope to see Grip It expand in the future as the sport grows!!
Thanks for the love Marci! We are also looking forward to the future!!
Fantastic experience: Most fun way to get exercise. Staff is SO friendly and helpful. It's very welcoming to beginners. The other climbers have been nothing but great, easy to make friends while climbing.
Happy to hear your are enjoying it! Thanks for the great feedback!
Positive experience: Great place for climbing, but there's fewer Auto Belays than I would like. Over half the gym requires the belay cert, as well as a second person to help. I tend to go during odd hours which makes it tough to justify a membership knowing I can't really only use 1/4 of the gym. That being said, if you have your belay cert and someone to go with, it's a great time!
Fantastic experience: Grip it climbing is amazing they have really tall walls and the ropes are super long to be able to climb to the tops of the walls. Also, the ropes can hold 10x your body weight or more so they will not break! Staff are amazing!
Fantastic experience: Cool gym, friendly climbers and staff. Half a dozen auto-belays, plenty of normal top-rope, and a decent bouldering cave. Setting is pretty good. Nice training room, with Moon board, weights, and some hang boards.
Fantastic experience: The kids had a great time. The staff was very helpful.
Fantastic experience: Great atmosphere and staff!
Thanks Sean! We're glad you enjoyed yourself and hope to see you back soon!
Fantastic experience: Beautiful climbing gym with extremely tall walls. Very clean (as far as climbing gyms go). Routes and boulders are changed regularly with tons of variety and a good range of levels. They have a large, dedicated boulder room and a nice workout area. The staff are very friendly, great community.
☺️ so many kind words! Thanks Nadine, we love hearing the hard work of our team paying off! Thanks
Fantastic experience: great way to workout in a covid friendly environment.
Happy to hear you felt safe and got a sweat on! See you again!
Fantastic experience: Fun and challenging Boulder walls.
Glad you had fun Ben! See you again soon!
Fantastic experience: Helpful staff, very fun!
Fantastic experience: A friend invited me here, came in right when it opened on Wed (10:00AM) and was greeted by two employees asking me all sorts of questions like "Have you been here before" etc. Had to fill out a waver of course for saftey purposes and then was tought how to put on a harness and my equipment. It is a small place but it does have lots to do, four seperate parts to rock climb with or without a harness. Many friendly people to help and encourage you to push yourself throughout the place. As it being my first time going I will definately be returning at some point.
Glad you enjoyed your time! Please come again anytime!
Fantastic experience: Really (REALLY!) good route setting, modern hold selection, nice staff, clean facilities. From a core climbers point of view this is a really well done gym. I had a wonderful endurance maintenance session while driving across the country. 60 ft lead wall! And a Moonboard!
Psyched you had a great time Patrick. See you the next time you drive through!
Fantastic experience: I have always wanted to visit Gripit. Honestly, coolest place in Saskatoon. Great staff, even better walls to climb. Cheers!
to you Lenin! See you again soon!
Fantastic experience: Very cool space, and fun environment to hangout with friends!
see you again soon for another hang!
Fantastic experience: I had my two little with me and the staff was fantastic with them. The staff showed them how to climb safety and I felt very comfortable there. It will definitely be a spot I come back too when I'm in saskatoon
It was a pleasure to have you! See you again soon!
Fantastic experience: Climbing is so much fun! What a great place to learn how.
Thanks Leona! You guys did so great, it was fun having you two! Hope to see you again soon.
Fantastic experience: Super friendly, knowledgeable and kind staff. Great place to go no matter your skill level. Awesome bouldering room and some sweet top rope and lead climbing too!
Cheers Fergus! Happy to hear you are enjoying the gym!
Fantastic experience: very nice and friendly staff
Fantastic experience: Fun atmosphere, friendly people.
Cheers Mike
Fantastic experience: Love it here! Such a fun activity. Such an amazing community! Join up, get jacked and join the fun!
Awe☺️ Thanks Zak!
Fantastic experience: Great gym. Good staff and are doing a great job with everyone's safety during the current restrictions.
Thanks Jared! We are in this together.
Fantastic experience: I don't really climb here much. I just like coming here to annoy the staff
Fantastic experience: Always has creative routes and super friendly staff :)
Thanks Ella! We do it all for the people, people like you!
Fantastic experience: I went climbing cause I didn't feel like doing my weight lifting training again cause I was stuck at a plateau. Climbed at this place once, loved it. Got a three month membership, and basically climbed every day. It's sooooo much more fun than traditional gym training. Been going 2 years, and now one of the highlights of my week is when the staff set new problems for me to climb. Love this place. The staff are knowledgeable and fun people, the people who tend to make up the community here are welcoming and interesting, and the climbing itself is rewarding af. Cannot recommend this place highly enough.
It’s been a pleasure having you become a member of our community! Thanks for the kind words, see you around the gym soon!
Fantastic experience: The staff were extremely polite, and knowledgeable. I brought my 8 year son and his friend along, the staff were very patient with the boys and thorough to make sure everyone was safe and set to have a good time. We will be back!
Thanks Jerry! Can’t wait to have you back!!
Fantastic experience: Super fun for adults and kids. The new gym area is a big draw. Will be getting a monthly membership.
Happy to hear you are enjoying the new space! See you soon!
Fantastic experience: Was surprised at how many amenities were here and how welcoming everyone was. The staff was open and welcoming, even if a bit disorganized. They got bouldering, they got short climbing walls, they got long climbing walls, they got computer generated routes, they got water filling stations and crash mats. I came here on a guest pass, cause the pricing is slightly too steep for me. If they ever throw a sale on passes, I'll grab a few.
Fantastic experience: Very helpful staff, COVID protocols being followed by everyone, and lots to choose from despite every other climbing section being closed for social distancing purposes.
Fantastic experience: Great staff and the best climbing that you can get in saskatoon!
Thank you, thank you.
Fantastic experience: love it
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Fantastic experience: Great gym, in my hometown no less!
Fantastic experience: Friendly staff and a great place to hang out with friends (or even meet new people). Routes are regularly updated and facility is open and clean
Positive experience: Great place to climb in my opinion.
Fantastic experience: Great place! A lot of fun. Prices are good and staff is friendly and knowledgeable. I have noticed a lot of climbers themselves work there and they have lots of good advice. I totally recommend for someone who’s looking for an intense activity
Fantastic experience: Fantastic facility. Always changing and adding new routes and the staff are super chill, friendly and knowledgeable. Always a great time here.
Happy to know you are enjoying it as much as we are! Thanks
Fantastic experience: Had a great time climbing! It was my first time and I was a bit nervous but the staff and other climbers were friendly and I felt welcome despite being a noob.
We’re glad you felt like part of the family. Hope to see you again soon.
Positive experience: Popular place with all ages and skill levels
Fantastic experience: The wife kicked us out of the house because "the kitchen isn't for climbing" what ever... So we go to Grip It because it's AWESOME! Save your marriage and go to Grip It!
Haha, saving marriages one climb at a time!
Fantastic experience: Very friendly staff, welcoming atmosphere for first time attendees. I had done top-rope climbing a number of years ago and working with Troy to recertify using a grigri to belay was a great refresher. I brought our kids to try the auto-belay area and they had a blast with some of their highlights being the friendly energetic staff and how Troy encouraged them.
Glad you guys had fun. Your not wrong, our staff are pretty awesome. See you and the family around soon.
Fantastic experience: Had a real good time!
Glad you had fun Karl! See you next time!
Fantastic experience: nice washroom
Fantastic experience: The best place to climb in the city. Staff are friendly; other climbers are usually friendly. Generally everyone is friendly
Fantastic experience: Great climbing gym. Jason and his team run a great gym. Yep! This place is still awesome!!!!
Thanks Kris for your kind words!
Fantastic experience: Great climbing gym! Fill out a waiver before you go.
You got it Beckett! So you around the gym!
Positive experience: Was a bit crowded when we were there and they could use more auto belay (sp?) especially in the beginner room but wow going up to the top in the old silo is amazing and so much fun!
Fantastic experience: Great bouldering and routes. Friendly staff. Best place to climb in the city.
Positive experience: Lots of fun climbing walls for all ages
Fantastic experience: This is an awsome climbing gym lots of fun problems and great staff:)
Fantastic experience: This place is the absolute best. Great staff and ever-changing routes and problems. Very accepting environment with a solid community.
Fantastic experience: The best climbing in Saskatchewan!! The boulders are graded perfectly so there is something for every skill level. The staff are light hearted and extremely helpful. One of the best environments in Saskatoon.
Thanks Mark! We are what we are with the help of all the people like you!
Positive experience: I think it could have more to it but love it none the less
Always open to suggestions!
Fantastic experience: Too much fun. Great workout and cool atmosphere.
Fantastic experience: Fun
Fantastic experience: Took a school group to Grip It. Great facility and training...my grade 8s had a blast and were exhausted on the ride home. Auto-belay system was a great feature too. Thanks!
Fantastic experience: Climbed here for years and always enjoyed it. I like you can do top roping, bouldering, and lead climbing all in the same place. Setting is always very good here. Staff is very friendly and helpful. One of the best businesses in Saskatoon!
Fantastic experience: I'm definitely going there again!
We can’t wait!
Fantastic experience: Great staff and a great climbing experience.
looking forward to seeing you again!
Fantastic experience: Best climbing place in town. Offer different styles of climbing: routes and boulders. Also offer competition or regular style setting! Friendly staff and great social atmosphere.
Thanks for the lovely words Kiya! Thanks for always adding to the great social atmosphere!
Fantastic experience: Loved the gym. Definitely a spot to check out if you are in Saskatoon!
Ioana, we are stoked you like the gym! See you again soon!
Fantastic experience: I'm a novice but there were a wide variety of challenges and types of challenges, within my ability, just outside of it, and it seemed like far beyong, so should be something for most people as long as you can hold up your own body weight.
Happy to hear you had fun Royce, we look forward to seeing you again soon!
Fantastic experience: Amazing place. Great atmosphere. Wholesome people and staff. It was a bit intimating to join this place at first. I'm not athletic in anyway and the last time I rock climbed was in highschool. Once you get through the doors, it was so much better then expected. Everyone there wants you to succeed. Highly recommended. If anyone is trying to get a bit more physical in their life or meet some really great people. I'm still super afraid of heights, but I'm working on that ;)
Happy to have you in the family!! See you soon!
Fantastic experience: Fun place for climbing for all ages. Also has a gym and Yoga and massage place inside of it too!
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