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Offering two climbing styles, including auto-belay and Did you know that RecPlex Facility Members receive
bouldering, Central Plains RecPlex is the perfect place unlimited access to the climbing wall? This is one of
to get active in new forms and push your fitness regime the many bonuses that comes with membership to
to new heights! the RecPlex.

The largest climbing wall in Western Manitoba, the NEW for dedicated climbers, the RecPlex is offering
indoor 9 metre climbing wall features multiple routes Rock Climbing Only Memberships!
designed for various skills and climbing styles. It is the
perfect place to test your strength, endurance, and The rock climbing wall is open during regular RecPlex
skill. office hours. Interested in booking the rock climbing
wall for your private business function or party?
This form of low-impact exercise uses virtually every
major muscle group; arm and leg muscles pull Scan the QR code for more information
the body up the wall while core muscles offer and to book the climbing wall!
stability and balance. Climbing provides a full-body
workout that not only improves strength and flexibility, Climbing can help a child’s
but also cardiovascular health.
development by improving,
After a quick 15 minute orientation from RecPlex staff,
you will be ready to climb! Beginner climbers will find motor skills, balance, and
it welcoming and informative, and seasoned climbers
will be challenged. To keep climbers engaged and coordination while building
on their toes, the rock climbing walls are periodically
redesigned by climbing professionals. social relationships!

The RecPlex serves the students and military
personnel stationed there, but also acts as a gathering
point for the entire Central Plains area. Aside from the
climbing wall, the multiplex is equipped with facilities
and equipment such as a cardio area, weights area,
indoor and outdoor running tracks, three outdoor
baseball diamonds, a soccer field, a five-lane/five-pin
bowling alley, two tennis courts, a walking path, and a
full-sized gymnasium.

It’s the perfect place to find a local fitness community
that is open to anyone who is looking to “have fun, get
fit, and be healthy!”

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