Granite Guides is Nova Scotia's premiere rock climbing school and guide service.
We offer custom guided climbing adventures for a variety of ages and experience levels along with a broad range of instructional courses for any aspiring climber.
07/29/2026
Hey folks! We hope everyone is enjoying their summer and finding plenty of time to get out on the rocks. For those of you who are newly hooked, or those who are looking to dial in on the safety/technical side of things, here are a few of our upcoming courses. Primo fall temps are just around the corner, let’s get at it!
www.GraniteGuides.ca
03/02/2026
08/04/2025
A few highlights from our recent 301: Intro To Trad climbing course. We had great weather and an even greater group of folks, spending the weekend discussing loads of trad climbing fundamentals and even some advanced topics. Can’t wait to see what new adventures this group of climbers gets into as their door to adventure opens further.
05/04/2025
In our 301: Intro to Trad Climbing course we’ll progress our rock craft further by learning to climb with traditional protection and the necessary strategies for risk management. This course is filled with gear placement dirt-time, instructor feedback, and the essential fine-print needed to play the game safe.
Join us for an awesome time and make sure your skills are dialed in.
For more info visit:
www.GraniteGuides.ca/courses-overview
05/04/2025
Register now for our 201: Intro To Outdoor Leading course!
When transitioning from Top Rope climbing to sport/lead climbing, or from indoor sport climbing to outdoor, it is vital to understand the differences and nuances in safety techniques.
Join us for an exciting course as we explore the fundamentals of lead climbing outside, build confidence on the sharp end, and deepen our understanding of climbing safely.
For more information visit:
www.GraniteGuides.ca/courses-overview
05/04/2025
Thinking about taking the next step into outdoor climbing? Looking to solidify and add to your existing knowledge?
Our 101: Intro to Outdoor Climbing courses are an excellent way to start building and honing your knowledge from the ground up. Learn from friendly, professional, and experienced instructors who are ready to teach you the “hows” AND the “whys” of climbing outside.
More information at www.graniteguides.ca/101-intro-to-outdoor-climbing
04/27/2025
That’s right, our 2025 sunny season course schedule is now live. Take a look at our instructional courses ranging from beginner to advanced and dial in your outdoor rock game. As many of you already know, Granite Guides prides itself on providing quality, professional instruction to the Nova Scotia climbing community. It’s our goal to keep you in the know, and climbing safe. See you out there!
06/14/2023
Climbing can be so much more than moving over rock..
06/14/2023
Are you ready to get on some outside sport climbing this summer?
If so, then don’t miss out on our upcoming Intro To Outdoor Leading courses. These courses will give you the tools to transition from indoor sport leading to the limitless world of leading on real rock.
We’ll cover not only the fundamentals of outdoor leading, but most importantly, the many differences between an indoor gym setting and an outdoor venue.
Register today at GraniteGuides.ca or follow the link in our bio!