Climbing gym · North Vancouver, Canada
The Hive North Shore grades, explained
Hive North Shore is a bouldering gym on Dollarton Highway in North Vancouver, with a MoonBoard, campus boards, a fitness area and The Hive's yoga studio. The Hive plans to close it from 1 May 2027 to rebuild the main climbing walls, reopening in autumn 2027.
Bouldering grades
All Hive bouldering gyms use the chain's own Hex grades: each problem has a start tag showing 1 to 7 hexagons, where 1 hex is easiest and 7 hex is hardest. The Hive publishes a V-grade range for each level and says neighbouring levels can overlap.
| Level | V-scale | ≈ Font |
|---|---|---|
| 1 hex | VB–V0 | 3–4B+ |
| 2 hex | V0–V2 | 4B–5C |
| 3 hex | V2–V4 | 5B–6B+ |
| 4 hex | V4–V6 | 6A+–7A |
| 5 hex | V6–V8 | 6C+–7B+ |
| 6 hex | V8–V10 | 7B–7C+ |
| 7 hex | ≥ V10 | ≥ 7C+ |
The Hive grades the same way at all 6 of its gyms. All The Hive gyms and grades
From the gym's own grading guide. Gyms reset and regrade often, and grades vary between setters, so treat this as a guide and check the boards when you visit.
Visiting The Hive North Shore
- Address
- 140 - 2270 Dollarton Hwy, North Vancouver, BC V7H 1A8, CanadaGoogle MapsApple MapsOpenStreetMap
- Booking
- Walk in: no booking neededThe Hive asks for peak-hour bookings only at its two Vancouver gyms; sign the waiver online before your first visit.
- Prices
Prices are before tax. Ongoing monthly (auto-pay) membership is 145/month plus a 99 joining fee. Student rates need proof of enrolment.All prices on the gym's siteDay pass · adult CA$32 Day pass · studentwith proof of current enrolment; half price (16) on the first Monday of each month CA$24 Day pass · youthages 6-17 CA$24 Day pass · childages 0-5 CA$19 Off-peak entry · adultEarly Morning Drop In Pass, opening to 11:00 on Monday, Tuesday and Friday; student price is also 22 CA$22 Monthly · adultone-month prepaid, all Hive bouldering gyms, no joining fee CA$195 Shoe hire CA$7 - Opening hours
Hours may vary on statutory holidays (12 Oct: 12:00-21:00).Hours on the gym's siteMon–Tue 07:00–23:00 Wed–Fri 10:00–23:00 Sat–Sun 10:00–22:00 - First visit
- What to know before your first visit
- Phone
- +1 604-990-4483
- Photos
- Photos on Google Maps
Hours and prices from the gym's own website, checked 3 October 2026. They change, so check before you go.
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Questions
- What V-scale grade is 1 hex at The Hive North Shore?
- 1 hex at The Hive North Shore is VB–V0, about 3–4B+ in Font.
- What V-scale grade is 2 hex at The Hive North Shore?
- 2 hex at The Hive North Shore is V0–V2, about 4B–5C in Font.
- What V-scale grade is 3 hex at The Hive North Shore?
- 3 hex at The Hive North Shore is V2–V4, about 5B–6B+ in Font.
- What V-scale grade is 4 hex at The Hive North Shore?
- 4 hex at The Hive North Shore is V4–V6, about 6A+–7A in Font.
- What V-scale grade is 5 hex at The Hive North Shore?
- 5 hex at The Hive North Shore is V6–V8, about 6C+–7B+ in Font.
- What V-scale grade is 6 hex at The Hive North Shore?
- 6 hex at The Hive North Shore is V8–V10, about 7B–7C+ in Font.
Other The Hive gyms
Sources
- The Hive: Locations & Hours (addresses, hours, phones, emails, booking)
- The Hive: North Shore facility page (boards and amenities)
- The Hive: First Visit (booking, which gym for ropes)
- The Hive: Hive North Shore climbing wall renovation 2027
- The Hive: Climbing Overview / Our Grading Systems
- The Hive: About (history, Vancouver addresses)
Checked 3 October 2026. Gear Loop isn't affiliated with The Hive North Shore.