Vancouver coach Thadene is awesome! She is so experience who can pick out all my kids bad habits…read moreinstantly and with her tricks she can get then corrected right away! Definitely worth the money!

Very informative, well instructed, fun and kept me engaged!…read more Pheby is a great teacher. I'm very happy with my first lesson and excited for my future lessons. Already I feel I have gained more confidence swimming. She made the session fun and communicated each of the steps very well. Cheers

If you use this facility, please be aware of your surroundings--keep an eye on your personal bag or…read morebelongings, as some people have their own issues. Our economy is declining, and I strongly suggest cutting off unnecessary expenses; there will be no more free passes covered by our government or City of Vancouver . Our system is going backward. For those who want to apply for a free pass, please kindly examine their criminal backgrounds. Let's make this community center decent and create a comfortable and safe environment for all.

Love this place. Reasonable daily fee and water was in great condition. Some lane business however…read moreeasy to get in an go as circle swimming is the norm. Wish I could go here every day!

I highly recommend Diogo for swimming lessons! I'm an adult and I never swam before. I panicked…read morejust thinking about getting into a pool. But this year I decided that I would overcome this fear and that's when I met Diogo!! He is very patient and made me feel comfortable and safe since my first lesson. It is very easy to understand the instructions and when I don't get something, he demonstrates even if it is a simple movement. In classes we always train different movements so it is not monotonous or tiring. By the second lesson I could already float and move in the pool. And the progress I've seen in 3 weeks is unbelievable. Now I can say that I really enjoy when I'm into the water!! Thank you so much, Diogo!!

Diogo's lessons taught our daughter to swim from the very beginning level to where she's safe in…read morethe water on her own. She always had a blast with him, too, and he's great with kids! We would have stayed with him longer except that we moved away! Highly recommend his lessons!

Poor communication, no way to contact instructor, if you want to contact propel it's only by…read moremessaging and takes more than 2 days. We booked our first lesson after pandemic for my daughters on that snow storm day, Vancouver traffic was a mass, the road to that Port Coquitlam pool was unreachable, there's a narrow curvy and very steep road leading to that pool, and cars and trucks are sliding down hill. Propel must known that since it's their location, but there was NO way to contact Propel or the instructor throughout the day. When they finally get back to me many days later they said they're just a platform, so they don't care about anything, students and instructor safety are not their concern, as long as they're getting their share of the fee. Very disappointed, my first time and last time.

I signed up my young son to do swim lesson with Propel and just after one class, my son is already…read moreloving it and I can already tell it will be well worth it. Having to have my son enrolled in community group swim lesson before, we tried twice, the progress just was not there. The instructor has too big of a group to attend to and it was difficult for young kids to truly learn/progress in their swim. Even before the lesson started, the email communication received with all the instruction and direction was very well written. The instructor was prompt to start the lesson and was very attentive to the needs of those who are learning. (I showed up early with my son so I was observing the person prior to my son's lesson). My son is already asking when he will go back to swim lesson again, now thAt is truly a positive sign that my son enjoyed it n wants to be back! We are signing up for more lessons!

I used to work here and absolutely loved my time. It's so wonderful you have a full fledged gym, a…read morefamily development centre and a daycare all in one building. The facility itself for the gym is great because there are a lot of machines you can use as well as good selection of classes to access as well depending on your needs and preference of working out. And for those parents that needed some socialising time could come by the family development centre to either be there with their kids for the programs or drop them off for child minding if they needed to use the gym.

Facility is too small for the number of people it is trying to serve…read more No enforcement of time limits along with people who take 10 minutes between sets using the machines as convenient places to rest while checking their phone messages means a lot of wasted time waiting for machines. Broken machines take a long time to repair as do out-of-service lockers in very tight locker rooms. Not recommended

I've been working out here regularly for the last two months (3-5x a week). I haven't tried the…read morepool, but have tried all the evening workout classes at least once. The price is quite steep at $75/month. The price also varies depending on the type of membership (corporate, association etc). For a non-profit organization I think the price should be the same for everyone. Also, they charge a joiner fee and 1 month membership fee to cancel. I don't think they should charge a cancellation fee - things happen in life and you shouldn't be penalized for moving or changing jobs. The facility itself has options - there is a pool, showers, fitness centre, women's fitness area and 2 exercise rooms for classes. It is a very busy and well used location. I haven't tried the personal trainers, but have observed them training other people. They seem very knowledgeable and pay a lot of attention to the people they are training. If you do decide to come here and can afford it, it looks like it would be worth it. Personally, I didn't enjoy any of the classes. They are very full (30-40) people (except for spin and a few other classes that have equipment limits - still at least 15 people though). People also come late. This makes it very hard for the instructor because they don't know what to expect. The classes are good for beginners, but don't always match the description. Some of the instructors aren't open to feedback and will suggest taking another class if you provide feedback. The gym equipment is decent but not as good as a newer Steve Nash. They have most of the things you need but no kettle bells. In summary, the location is excellent and the centre has options. Because of this, it is VERY busy. The crowd here is your standard community centre crowd, so it's not intimidating and everyone is friendly.

Great staff. They really care. Nice and clean facilities and they offer discounts for low income…read more The facilities are first rate and the pool is great and so is whirlpool. It is a bit further for me,living in Kits, but well worth it. With Covid around the local city gyms have huge line ups,not here and Y.W.C.A tries to schedule properly. I tried Fitness World in KIts and was left feeling very unappreciated and Ron Z on 1st ave ,after I called seems to be a rude bully place. I now happily either take 10 minute bus ride D.T or drive.

This facility is great! We did a family morning at the pool on a weekday when the rest of the city…read morewas in school. Aside from lap swimmers, the leisure side of the pool complex was a mix of preschool-aged kids and retirees soaking in the large jacuzzi. There is a shallow and large wading pool for kids to play, a lazy river with a quieter small pool in the center, and then a large hot tub. The jacuzzi and wading pools have a stairs as well as a gently sloped ramp for entry, which is an inclusive way of building a pool as well as fun for the kids. There are a few toys available (balls, pool noodles) and plenty of life jackets for the kids. There are a good number of lifeguards who seemed reasonable. I didn't use them, but there is also a steam room and a sauna. Large locker rooms have plenty of lockers, changing rooms, shower space, sinks, and toilets. Soap is provided but no other products (shampoo, lotion).

Terrific facility in the heart of Vancouver…read more Hillcrest Aquatic Centre is across the street from Queen Elizabeth Park. The facility has a large main pool that is sometimes partitioned to allow one end to offer laps and the other end to offer swimming lessons. Without the partition, you would have a full length pool. Adjacent to the main pool is a kid's pool with lots of ramps and stairs to allow entry into the water. The water is shallow enough to allow most kids to keep their heads above water. There are cannons and sprinklers for kids to interact with. Additionally, there is a section of the pool that has a gentle current that propels kids along in a large circular loop. The pool offers pool noodles and some toys for visitors. There is even a large hot-tub section next to the kid's pool for people to soak their aching joints. Also, there are diving boards of various heights, a steam room and an outdoor pool. What I like most about Hillcrest Aquatic Centre is that there are large changing rooms available for families with kids to change in. These same rooms can also be used by bashful types who don't like people staring at their twigs and berries. One complaint I have, however, is that the water coming out of the showers is way too hot! I have been scalded on several occasions! Essentially, Hillcrest Aquatic Centre has something for everyone.

Marvin is a great coach! Up beat and fun. I highly recommend him…read more He is very knowledgeable. He helped me fine tune my swimming strokes. I have been swimming for years but needed some help to improve. Thank you Marvin for your help. K Coquitlam

From the owner: I apply sound, up-to-date effective and solid foundation techniques to deliver the the most…read moreprogress from each session and take care and attention to each individual player in order to what allow them to learn while having lots of enjoyments and fun at the same time

Ritual Urban Retreat is a small gym with nice amenities on Denman street…read more I go there for Foundation class (high intensity core/ pilates). The classroom I have been too is heated so it can be challenging for some people. The instructors are very passionate and workout changes every class. The changing rooms are small but clean. Lockers with keys are available. There is a sauna as well as cold plunge. A nice gym to check-out if you are on Classpass.

Visited on a rainy weekday morning for the sauna and cold plunge 90 minute treatment. Best decision…read moreever, the rainy made it more interesting. Facilities were beautiful and well kept. Staff was seen cleaning often. Sean at the front desk was very hospitable, showed me around as it was my first time in the space and what to do. Loved the sauna, it's small but mighty, they come in often to splash water onto the rocks with essential oils. You do have to walk down 10 steps and then up a couple steps of stairs to get to the outdoor sauna. I requested for it to be 0 degrees and they gladly put in a couple buckets of ice for me. I would love to return with friends!