Atelier Bloc

Atelier Bloc

Atelier Bloc is Shawinigan's first bouldering gym, opened in October 2025 on boulevard Royal by a local climber who had worked in routesetting and gym management on Vancouver Island. The independent gym is built around community: its 4,350 sq ft space is kept intimate on purpose, so climbers end up working out problems together, helped by a board for discussing grades.

About 2,400 sq ft of walls, up to 15 ft high above thick mats, hold more than 80 problems for every level, with a reset each week and setting that leans technical and outdoor-inspired. A Kilter Board, hangboards and edges cater for training, alongside a full training gym with weights and 12 ft of mirrors, and big windows let in plenty of natural light.

Good to know

• A kids' wall for ages 3 to 7, with games and a foosball table nearby
• A mezzanine lounge with hammocks and games that groups can book, and a spot to sit down with a coffee
• Birthday party, school group and mixed-age group packages, with a staff member to supervise if needed
• New climbers can buy a one- or two-week pass that includes shoe hire
• Climbing shoes and liquid chalk can be hired, and the gym sells its own liquid chalk and clothing