Waimea Bay. A small but fun collection of beach bouldering exists at the famous surf spot. You need those two things. The climbing here is a perfect for beginners. Most of the problems are between VB - V4, but what really makes it special is the fact that you usually don't need a crash pad either. The sand, when it's deep, can be a very safe landing. That said, almost everything is highball (25' in some parts), and the sand can fluctuate as much as six feet in a day from large surf. Falls can be big and exposed rock is common. People can and do get hurt. Waimea Bay bouldering goes back maybe 30+ years. There's a history here, a lot more than can be covered in the few paragraphs of this short description.

Cordova Bay is also known as Timber Lane in Peter Michaux's old guidebook. On Cordova Bay accessed via Timber Lane there are some short bouldering bluffs on the beach. [Area Guide](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ieJob95IGgNQkCpK5_5aiCq97Ni-6ATs6rpPgtObCXk/edit?usp=sharing) This small area close to town offers several excellent problems on some of the best rock on the island, and a long cliff band that is pretty fun to traverse. The downside to this area is that when the tide is high it is inaccessible, so make sure to time the tides right. You can check the tides for the area at this link: http://www.tides.gc.ca/eng/station?sid=7140

Shut-In Island is located in St. Margaret’s Bay. It is the largest island in the Bay and has attracted visitors for centuries. It is also publicly owned, thus will remain protected and free from any development. Shut-In is like one huge granite boulder that juts up from the ocean floor and is quite a striking sight. Although much of the island is exposed rock, just as much is forested. The top is covered in low lying shrubs such as fox berry bushes making way for unobstructed views of the Bay.

This is a small islet off the east side of Quadra Island between Open Bay and Village Bay. It marks the start of an area of short granite sea cliffs that dominate the shorelines of Quadra and the neighbouring Islands east of here. Although the rock outcrops are short (5-10m) the setting and the quality of the rock is first class.

Forbidden features a beautiful cliff and a collection of pristine granite boulders located just north of the Trans Canada highway, roughly 10KM west of Vermillion Bay. The cliff hosts the highest concentration of hard routes in the Kenora area. The cliff varies from vertical to 15 degrees overhanging. The boulders grades range from V0 to V8 along with a great mix of styles. The southeasterly direction of the cliff face creates long, hot days in the summer. There is still a great deal of potential for more climbs. The bouldering guide for the area can be purchased here: https://manitobakenorabouldering.com/

Some of Ontario's nicer limestone climbing located right on Georgian Bay. Awesome views and a range of route difficulties from 5.10 - 5.14-. Requires knowledge of natural anchor building, rappelling, and multi-pitch belay techniques. Not beginner friendly. The few sport moderates on the Latvian ledge were removed June 2020.

Some of the best bouldering in the Bay, featuring sandstone huecos and slopers. Other problems on Sendage are listed under "Castle Rock State Park" (e.g. Nature Nazi Arete)

From the Bay Area Bouldering Guide by Super Topo, 2010: From the Circle go up Marin Ave to the top and turn right onto Grizzly Peak Blvd. About two miles south of Marin just past centennial you'll see the boulders on the left (northeast) side of Grizzly Peak Blvd. There is NO PARKING on the sides of Grizzly PEak BLvd from Apr 15 to Nov 15 due to fire hazard. Parking is allowed about 1/4 mile down the road in either direction....

Some of the best climbing in the Bay, featuring sandstone huecos and slopers. Other problems on Sendage are listed under "Castle Rock" (e.g. Hueco Wall)