Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your Climbing Community Awaits
The Hive North Shore & Hive Yoga is a dynamic climbing community that combines physical challenge, personal growth, and social connection. Founded in 2012 by Andrew Coffey in Vancouver, our organization has grown to multiple locations while maintaining our core pillars of climbing, education, and community. Our experienced team of passionate climbers creates inclusive spaces where individuals of all skill levels can explore bouldering, rope climbing, and auto-belay routes. We offer comprehensive skill-building courses for beginners through advanced climbers, with specialized programs for women, youth, and diverse communities. Our facilities feature regularly refreshed climbing routes set by internationally certified professionals, ensuring continuous challenge and engagement. Beyond physical activity, we foster meaningful connections through community events, competitions, and social gatherings that celebrate climbing culture.With locations across British Columbia and Manitoba, we remain committed to creating accessible, well-maintained spaces that prioritize safety, technical excellence, and environmental responsibility. Our leadership team brings decades of combined climbing and instructional experience, ensuring every visitor receives expert guidance and support. We actively partner with Indigenous communities to promote inclusive outdoor recreation while honoring traditional land stewardship practices. Through our climbing programs, educational initiatives, and community outreach, we continue to build on our founding vision of making climbing accessible to everyone.
Services
Bouldering
Rope Climbing
Auto-Belay
Climbing Courses
Youth Programs
Community Events
Yoga Classes
Competition Hosting
Equipment Rentals
Route Setting
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer climbing facilities designed by internationally certified routesetters
- Our team includes experienced climbing instructors with competitive backgrounds
- We provide specialized programs for women, youth, and diverse communities
- Our gyms feature regularly updated climbing routes for continuous challenge
- We maintain multiple locations across Western Canada for convenient access
What people say
Welcoming atmosphere
Knowledgeable staff
Well-maintained facilities
Inclusive community
Great for all skill levels
Services
Bouldering
Our bouldering facilities offer challenging routes for all skill levels with our unique Hex grading system. From beginner-friendly walls to advanced problems requiring technical mastery, our gyms feature regularly refreshed routes set by internationally certified professionals. Safety is prioritized with padded flooring and expert supervision available for both casual climbers and dedicated training sessions.
Climbing Courses
Structured programs range from introductory sessions to advanced technique training with certified instructors. Courses cover belaying fundamentals, movement efficiency, and mental strategy for climbers at every experience level. Specialized offerings include women-focused instruction, youth programs, and progression pathways from basic techniques to competitive-level skills development.
Community Events
Regularly scheduled competitions, casual climbing nights, and social gatherings foster connection among climbers. These events create opportunities for skill sharing, networking, and celebrating climbing culture in a supportive environment. Our calendar includes both competitive formats and relaxed community-building activities for all participants.
Route Setting
Professional route setting services create diverse climbing experiences across our facilities. Certified setters implement varied technical challenges using international grading standards while maintaining safety protocols. The team regularly refreshes routes and incorporates community feedback to ensure optimal climbing conditions and progressive difficulty levels for regular patrons.
Youth Programs
Supervised climbing experiences for children include introductory sessions, summer camps, and ongoing youth development programs. Our structured supervision system ensures safety while teaching fundamental movement skills and climbing etiquette. Programs emphasize physical development, problem-solving, and building confidence through progressive climbing challenges in a social environment.
People
Andrew Coffey
Owner & King Worker Bee
Founder of Hive Vancouver in 2012, Andrew combines climbing passion with community building. With extensive experience in experiential education, he established the gym's foundational values of growth, connection, and inclusivity that continue to shape our climbing spaces today.
Kallie Clayton
North Shore General Manager
Former customer turned operations leader, Kallie brings organizational expertise and musical talent to her management role. She oversees daily operations at our North Shore location while maintaining the welcoming atmosphere that defines our climbing community.
Sarah Beaver
Education Manager
With climbing experience since childhood and formal coaching training in Australia, Sarah leads our educational programming. She develops curriculum and trains instructors to ensure high-quality climbing education across all our locations and skill levels.
Mika Hosoi
Routesetting Manager
An IFSC level 2 routesetter with competitive climbing experience until 2019, Mika leads our route design team. She brings international expertise from setting competitions across Canada, Australia, Thailand, and Vietnam to create diverse climbing challenges.
Kate Bell
Marketing & Communications Manager
Former tree-climber turned climbing community builder, Kate manages our events and marketing initiatives. With experience in creative industries and outdoor recreation, she develops strategies to connect with climbers and promote our inclusive climbing culture.
Questions
What climbing options are available for beginners?
We offer Intro to Bouldering courses starting at $75, with equipment rentals included for course participants. Our facilities have designated beginner areas with appropriate difficulty levels and staff available for guidance.
Are there youth climbing programs?
Yes, we provide supervised youth climbing sessions, summer camps, and after-school programs. Our Youth Supervision Rules require specific adult-to-child ratios for safety, which must be reviewed before participation.
What safety requirements exist for climbers?
All participants must sign a waiver acknowledging climbing risks. Belay users need certification through our Intro to Belay course ($85), and youth participants require parental-signed acknowledgment forms completed before their first visit.
Do you offer climbing instruction?
We provide structured courses from beginner basics to advanced techniques, with prices ranging from $75 for introductory sessions to $450 for comprehensive training programs with multiple weekly sessions.
What community events do you host?
Our calendar includes climbing competitions, casual social events, and themed climbing nights. Check our website for specific upcoming events at each location, including special programming for diverse communities.
How do your locations differ?
Each facility offers unique features: Vancouver Heights has yoga classes, North Shore includes specialized training areas, and Winnipeg provides prairie-focused climbing experiences while maintaining consistent quality across all locations.
