Set against the stark, weathered cliffs of the Paper Wall near Kama Bay, The Paper Street Soap Company Project offers a compelling challenge for trad climbers drawn to thin, delicate crack work with a measured finish. This single-pitch route stretches 100 feet along a narrow corner that demands precision and focus from the moment you set hands on the rock. Standing beneath the base, you immediately sense the route’s character: a slender crack that rises with quiet determination, inviting you into a climb that rewards patience and subtle technique. The lower half features a thin corner leading to a welcome sit-down ledge roughly midway—your first real opportunity to catch your breath and recalibrate before the crux above.

The climb’s upper section tests commitment: from the ledge, you negotiate a small roof, then shift right to tackle a less clean slot before gaining the bolted anchor. The rock here speaks in quiet tones, offering just enough texture to coax you upward but never forgiving sloppy moves. Protection requires a thoughtful rack with an emphasis on smaller cams and thin gear for the initial third, before moving into hand-sized placements as you ascend. Though one larger #4 cam can help reach the ledge, it’s not essential, letting you travel light without sacrificing safety.

This line has been top-roped and cleaned at 5.10+, but awaits its first full lead ascent, which adds an extra layer of intrigue to the experience. The climbing community rates it highly—five stars for the quality and movement, though the final section's dirtier, constrained slot brings the overall appeal slightly down to four stars. This mix of unpolished reality with high-grade climbing offers a rare glimpse into a route that feels alive and evolving.

Approaching the Paper Wall is straightforward from the Kama Lookout area, with trails cutting through mixed forest and uneven rock surfaces. The environment itself seems to watch your progress, wind stirring pine needles and loose branches that brush the pathway. Though Canadian weather can be unpredictable, the route’s orientation favors morning to early afternoon climbs when the sun warms the rock without baking it dry.

In planning your ascent, bring gear suited to layered cracks and prepare for a route that asks both for respect and determination. Hydrate well; the ledge halfway up is a natural pause, but don’t let it lull you into complacency. The finishing moves demand steady hands and clear focus. Descend by rappel from the well-placed anchors above, taking care with rope management as the anchor chains mark the end of this compelling climb.

The Paper Street Soap Company Project stands as a quietly confident option in the Ontario North Bouldering and Rock landscape, a place where solid trad technique and calm resolve meet the raw edges of a crag still revealing its potential.