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Happening – Rock Climbing, BBQ, Swimming

Happening to Celebrate the 2nd Anniversary of École d'escalade de l'Outaouais and the Opening of the 2025 Climbing Season!

Join us to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of École d’escalade de l’Outaouais and the opening of the 2025 climbing season!

Meet us at the stunning Parc régional de la Forêt Bowman!

If you’ve never climbed outdoors and want to try it for free, this is your chance!

This event is open to everyone—adults, youth, seniors, beginners, pros, friends, second cousins, grandma, grandpa—let’s go!

On the program:

For newcomers: Several beginner-friendly routes fully equipped with volunteer belayers (all climbing gear provided if needed: helmets, harnesses, climbing shoes, ropes, etc.)!
For experienced climbers: Self-serve climbing on the walls (bring your own gear!)
Unsupervised swimming
À la carte BBQ – while supplies last (paid – $)
Prize draws
More surprises to come!

Registration is required—spots are limited!

To get there, search “Parc Régional de la Forêt Bowman” on Google Maps or click here.

Details

When:

Saturday, May 31 – 10 AM to 5 PM

A detailed schedule of activities can be found in the Participant Guide.

Where:

Paroi Panorama, Parc régional de la Forêt Bowman

Download the Participant Guide for all the details – 2025 edition coming soon!

Our upcoming events
for this activity

31 May 2025

Bowman – Panorama

Happening – Rock Climbing, BBQ, Swimming

Happening to Celebrate the 2nd Anniversary of École d'escalade de l'Outaouais and the Opening of the 2025 Climbing Season!

The recommended sites
for this activity

Bowman

Panorama

The Panorama climbing wall is located in the Bowman Forest Regional Park in Outaouais. The right side of the wall is accessible from the top, and it features routes of all levels.

50 mins from Gatineau 10 min approach View on the map Lean more