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[powr-social-feed id=5b744474_1537980036]“We built a climbing gym because we have a firm desire to make a positive difference in the lives that people lead.”

Climbing and community go hand in hand
A climbing gym is the perfect place to build a community. As the ARQ community has grown, we’ve been able to bring the mountains to more people and have a bigger impact on Cranbrook, and the Kootenays.
A facility for alternative fitness. Featuring state of the art climbing walls, for all ages, fitness, yoga, and a dedicated kids area. It’s built for community, for the social aspect, and most importantly…it’s built for your entire family. The goal at ARQ is to provide you with the best customer service possible, so that you have a great experience…every time.
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FAQ
The word “ARQ” (pronounced ‘ark’), came from the french word “Arqué”, which means “arch”, or “overhanging”. We liked this, but wanted to make it a bit more original, so we dropped the ué and kept “Arq”. (Giving credit to High Country Sports for the idea.) Along with many people over the years, we, Gord McArthur and Fraser Bowden, bring you this facility, this dream, with passion, excitement, and a lot of enthusiasm built up from years of planning.
ARQ Mountain Centre will act as a hub for people passionate about mountain life in a venue that captures and reflects the surrounding beauty and recreational inspiration that is so abundant in our region. Dedicated to providing a fun, safe and socially interactive form of alternative exercise, its emphasis will be on a state of the art climbing facility that will include the areas’ most knowledgeable, experienced and friendly staff to create a welcoming and enthusiastic environment for new and adept climbers alike.
ARQ will also offer a space for social interaction, dedicating itself to educational commitments, for groups to meet, or simply just to “hang out and chill”. Filled with reading material (guide books, maps, magazines), visuals for motivation (tv for playing movies ie. climbing movies), couches, and of course free wifi, this area will be the connection for community.