Community

Community and Events

We love climbing, and we think you might love it too.

At Crag X, we’re proud of the strong community we’ve built over the years with our city. From supporting local businesses through markets to hosting events that go far beyond climbing, community is at the heart of everything we do.

Making climbing accessible has always been one of our core values. In recent years, we’ve launched several programs aimed at opening the sport to everyone—partnering with local organizations and nonprofits to ensure that climbing feels welcoming, inclusive, and within reach for all.

Even our competitions are different here: they’re not always about winning, but about connection. 

Whether it’s a movie night, a rock talk, industry nights, or simply a safe and welcoming space where people can meet others (and maybe even find their other half), Crag X is more than just a climbing gym—it’s a hub where people come together, on and off the walls.

Community

Programs

Events

Competitions

Partners

  • The Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria (ICA) supports the full integration of newcomer immigrants and refugees into the social, economic, and civic life of the Capital Region of British Columbia. We work with them to provide better access to climbing.

    Visit ICA

  • The VNFC is a non-profit Indigenous-led organization located on Southern Vancouver Island, British Columbia, on the traditional lands of the Lekwungen speaking People of the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations. Their goal is to stitch the fabric of Indigenous traditions into everything they do, and to greet each other and the natural world in a good way every day.

    Vist VNFC

  • Threshold Housing Society provides safe housing and support services for youth aged 15-24 who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness in Greater Victoria.

    Visit Threshold Housing Society

  • Climbing for Peace

    ClimbAID is a Swiss non-profit organization that brings climbing to communities affected by war, poverty, and displacement.

    Visit ClimbAID

  • The Alpine Club of Canada offers a wide range of mountain-related activities, organizing everything from local hikes to challenging climbs in the Vancouver Island mountains, Pacific Coast Ranges, Rocky Mountains and beyond.

    Visit the Alpine Club of Vancouver Island

  • GOATS is an LGBTQ2S+ climbing nonprofit on Vancouver Island, BC. Check their Instagram to see when they come to Crag X.

    Visit GOATS Climbing

  • Victoria Bike Parking provides bike racks and locks to protect your bike. Crag X is happy to participate in their bike lock borrowing program, so let the desk know if you’ve forgotten yours.

    Visit Victoria Bike Parking

  • This is a truly local, family-owned business that has remained a fixture in the downtown core. What started as a bicycle sales/repair shop in 1929 has become the premier source for outdoor clothing and gear on Vancouver Island.

    Visit Robinson’s Outdoor Store

  • Started in 1990 in Slocan Lake, Valhalla Pure serves small trailhead communities with not only the best adventure gear and apparel, but with expert advice from owners and staff who live and play locally.

    Visit Valhalla Pure

  • We’re proud to support our climbing community by partnering with local small businesses. Here are a few we are overjoyed to work with:

    But it doesn’t stop here—we hope to collaborate with more amazing local businesses like these in the future!

Do you want to be part of our growing community?

Send us an email at community@cragx.ca.