About Us

Grand River Rocks was founded by Josh Tuffin, Christoff Le Roux, Mike Cieplak, and Scott Hamill. Good friends and seasoned climbers long before the idea of opening a climbing gym was ever even imagined.

In December 2019, Grand River Rocks opened in Waterloo as the city’s first bouldering-only facility! Our bouldering walls are 13′ tall and have climbs ranging from beginner to professional.

Our Waterloo location has a moon board, a training area, a gear shop, and a workout area open to all members and day pass users. Our workout area has a cable machine, rowing machine, 2 stationary bikes, weights plates, dumbbells, kettle bells, and a free standing rig. Our restrooms contain change rooms, lockers, and showers. We also have a gender neutral bathroom.

Owners Mike Cieplak, Josh Tuffin, Scott Hamill, and Christoff le Roux just after opening GRR Kitchener in 2011