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The 2026–27 season

The national competition season starts with the Speed National Championships in Montréal, January 30–31, 2027. See every event, venue and date.

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Canada’s National Team

Meet the climbers representing Canada in bouldering, lead, speed and para climbing.

Meet the team

Get your CEC licence

An athlete licence is required for every CEC-sanctioned competition. Licences for the season are on 2mev.

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Latest news

Team announcements, competition results and updates from the national office.

All news
Cedar Pidgeon

Featured athlete

Cedar Pidgeon

I am a 19 climber from Squamish, BC, and I have been climbing for practically my whole life. I began scrambling rocks outdoors, but eventually the local circuit piqued my interest as a youth competitor, and I have been competing…

Learn more: Cedar Pidgeon

Climbing competitions

Speed, boulder and lead events run from provincial qualifiers through to national championships. Find the format, the calendar and how to enter.

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Community

Whoever you are in the climbing community, there is a way in. Start where you fit.

Athletes & parents

Development pathways, qualification and how to reach the National Team.

Athlete pathway

Climbers & fans

Find a gym near you, learn about the sport and follow Canada’s best.

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Coaches & officials

Coaching certification, judging tools and resources for your club.

Coaching & officiating

Partners & sponsors

Partnership opportunities and the organizations that support CEC.

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Our members

Provincial and territorial associations deliver the sport on the ground across the country.

  • Climb Yukon Association
  • Sport Climbing British Columbia
  • Alberta Climbing Association
  • Climbing Association of Manitoba
  • Ontario Climbing Federation
  • Fédération québécoise de la montagne et de l’escalade
  • New Brunswick Sport Climbing
  • Climb Nova Scotia
  • Alpine Club of Canada

Safe Sport

Every athlete, coach and official has the right to train and compete in an environment free from harassment, abuse and discrimination.

Read the Safe Sport policy
Abuse-Free Sport

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Donations fund athlete travel, coaching, and the domestic competition series that brings new climbers into the sport.

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