Collingwood Climbing Centre

07/06/2026

https://climbingbusinessjournal.com/brothers-combine-years-of-adventure-and-fitness-industry-experience-for-new-ontario-gym/?fbclid=IwRlRTSAS5HYdwZG9mAWZkaWQWUKAL

Brothers Marc and Mike Drake are planning to open Collingwood Climbing Centre alongside Ontario's Georgian Bay in late 2026.

06/22/2026

We’ve been staring at these for weeks and we still can’t believe it’s real. 🤯

We have been talking about building something like this in Collingwood for a long time. And now, for the first time, we can actually show you what’s coming.

Bouldering walls. Rope climbing. A ninja course. All under one roof, right here in our community.

Every corner of this space has been designed with you in mind. The families, the fitness seekers, the people who’ve never climbed before and the ones who can’t stop. There is genuinely nothing else like this in Southern Georgian Bay and we are so proud to be the ones bringing it here.

Late 2026 we open these doors. We cannot wait.

CLICK THE LINK IN OUR BIO TO BE THE FIRST TO KNOW WHEN OUR FOUNDING MEMBERSHIP GOES LIVE!

Drop a comment below if you’d climb here…we want to know who’s coming!

06/03/2026

Every climbing wall starts here. 🪨

Gravel floor. Bare concrete. Zero walls. This is C3 right now and we couldn’t be more excited.

Late 2026. Collingwood’s first climbing centre is coming. Follow along for the build.

05/29/2026

We hear it all the time - “I could never do that.”

So let’s clear a few things up. 👇

Climbing isn’t just for elite athletes or people in peak shape. It’s not dangerous. It’s not intimidating. And you definitely don’t need upper body strength to start.

It’s one of the most beginner-friendly activities out there. Your legs do most of the work. The routes are graded so you start easy and progress at your own pace. Kids as young as 6 pick it up in minutes. And the people who show up nervous almost always leave wanting to come back.

The only thing stopping most people is the assumption that it’s not for them.

It is.

Save this and send it to whoever needs to see it. 🧗

05/15/2026

Meet the founders behind C3 Collingwood Climbing Centre 👋

We’re Mike and Marc, brothers and the team behind C3. Mike and his family (wife and two young boys) live in Collingwood, and Marc lives in Wasaga Beach. As two local families from this area, we’re incredibly excited to bring a new indoor climbing experience to the Southern Georgian Bay community.

C3 started from a simple idea: creating something that we felt was missing in the area. We saw an opportunity to build an indoor hub that brings together physical activity, adventure, fitness, and community in one space. More than just a climbing gym, we want C3 to become a place where people come to challenge themselves, spend time together, and feel connected to something positive.

For us, this project is deeply personal. It’s more than a business. It’s something we’re building for our families, for this community, and for the future of Collingwood. One of the things we love most about climbing is that it naturally creates an environment where people support and encourage each other while pushing their own limits. That sense of community is something we can’t wait to bring to life through C3.

From the beginning, we’ve made it a priority to create a facility that welcomes all ages and skill levels. Whether you’ve never climbed before, want to bring your kids for a new experience, or are already chasing your next V grade, C3 will have something for you. We’re bringing together bouldering, rope climbing, ninja, and a strong community atmosphere to create a space that feels unique to this area. What excites us most is that people of completely different skill levels will be able to participate side by side, each challenging themselves at their own level while still sharing the experience together.

More than anything, we can’t wait for opening day. Seeing this vision finally come to life, meeting the founding members supporting us from day one, and watching this community grow will be incredibly special for both of us. For Marc, this has been a lifelong dream in the making. For both of us, it’s an opportunity to play a small part in building something meaningful for Collingwood and the surrounding area.

04/12/2026

Coming soon to Collingwood!🧗