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Gecko Bloc throws its own opening party

Beer, food, climbing stations, a DJ and a prize draw for the official opening in Québec on Thursday, October 1.

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Gecko Bloc in Québec marked its official opening with a party on Thursday, October 1. The gym stayed open all day, and from 6 pm entry needed a special ticket for the celebration.

The plan: beer, food, climbing stations, a DJ and prizes. Partners supplied the drinks, the food and the gifts for the draw, with @passionescalade joining the sponsors. Tickets were sold through the gym's website.

Vibe check

  • Party
  • Social
  • Community

A neighbourhood gym's first big night, with music and a draw.

Good for
  • Starter VB–V0
  • Amateur V1–V3
  • Advanced V4–V6
  • Pro V7+
Know before you go
  • Thursday, October 1
  • Special ticket required from 6 pm

From the gym's Instagram post

Gecko Bloc

Address
800 boulevard Charest Est, Québec, Qc, G1K 8H8
Website
geckobloc.com
Day pass
$22.00 CAD (from the gym's price list; check before you go)
City
Québec, QC

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The gym's own post on Instagram, @gecko.bloc · Happened · Oct 1Read the original post →

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