All my kids went here for almost 2 years and we still love it! Love the attention the staff has for…read moreeach kid and the accommodations they provide since everyone learns in their own way. The place is clean and has blow dryers for use in the change room, first and second floor. You can watch your kids in either floors and lots of seats to accommodate the parents/guardians. Easy to access and contact as well.

Not necessarily my favorite Y, but ultimately it has most things you'd expect to find in one…read more I mentioned in a review for another Y that decor doesn't really matter with gyms. I guess that's still true but I was surprised at how much the monotone grey-scale of the entire place made it feel cold in here. I guess I'll continue with a couple more critiques. One is that I don't understand why they don't simply keep towel racks in the plus change-rooms as they do at every other Y I've ever been to. It's part of what you're paying for, and though you can get them at the front desk, it just seemed odd that they just won't keep them stocked in the change-room for convenience. The change-room itself was quite small and has virtually no seats which was a bit odd too. Apart from those minor things, the workout area is well stocked and they even have a couple unique things in what is sort of a mini studio in the middle of the workout area. One thing I really appreciate this place as a runner is that their track is longer than most of the other ones as it circles the gymnasium as well. It's nice having longer straightaways so you don't feel like you're turning most of the time. If you're strictly into using weights, they do have what you need here though you can probably find other places to go to for cheaper. However, Y's (including this one) are great for having additional amenities, which includes a full-sized pool, gymnasium, running track, programming for kids and other things. There's also often more a community feel at them and often a chance to make connections too.

I came here to use the gym facilities, and they are very well maintained! They have a number of…read moremachines and weights to use, and if you have never been to a YMCA as an adult before, the first visit/week is complimentary. This location has a large upper gym area, a pool, and courts for different sports. They also have classes throughout the day! With the membership price and the ability to access multiple locations, I definitely think a YMCA membership is worth the price if you plan to make use of everything that they offer.

The facilities are ok…read more However, it took exactly five weeks for the aquatic coordinator to submit the information about the lifesaving society course my child completed to the Lifesaving Society. (I called the Lifesaving Society to get the exact date of the submission.) As a result, the next lifesaving society course was not approved. It took me multiple calls to the Lifesaving Society and the City of Whitby. I will not return to the city of Whitby for other courses.

Because this establishment is owned by the municipal government it is always well maintained and…read morekept aesthetically up-to-date. It has a nice-sized pool, large enough locker rooms, hot tubs, and saunas. It has a decent number of rooms in which classes are held and the lobby is pretty nice. I am not a fan of the avid disuse of the lower floor, however: it seems like a waste of space into which expansions could be made. I happen to use the health club- the gym- part of the building the most, so speaking from experience, that is where I'm taking a star off. Though the vast majority of the staff members/personal trainers are amazing people- particularly Leo- many could afford to learn a little more about working with the public. When it comes to equipment and space, there is even more room for improvement, for the health club. Most of the free-weights are pretty old, and despite quasi frequent updates, they are usually only to the machines. This is great for beginners and the elderly members of the health club, who seem to gravitate towards machines, but for the younger/more experienced members of the club that use free-weights and barbells more often, it would be nice to see some new purchases. Also, some more space would be useful, as in the past, the club has gotten rid of some useful equipment in an attempt to make more room. It should be noted that the maintenance staff and the majority of the receptionists are delightful people. I very much like how exceptionally affordable the health club is. A gym membership, personal training, swimming lessons, etc. are all amazingly economically feasible.

This place will NOT be for you if you are looking for your child to be challenged and want a well…read moreorganized place from season to season with good communication. I DO NOT recommend due to poor Supervisor / Management and Organization skills We completed our first season with Making Waves and really enjoyed the coaches, however, we enrolled our kids in advance for a second season based on the coaches feedback from each session and our observations every week. We came to Making Waves from the Community Center and it was difficult to translate the levels. We signed our son up for Big Wave 1/2 and he was promoted from 1 to 2 on the 2nd class. He continued to perform all exercises at level 2; coaches suggesting he's doing amazing each class, so we enrolled him for Big Wave 3/4 to ensure our spot with no friction. Making Waves cancelled our child's enrolment for 3/4 last minute with the only option to repeat a level at which my child is excelling (1/2). Conveniently the space disappeared online so it feels they needed to make room for another child (Making Waves eliminated Big Wave 3/4 likely creating a ton of friction). Making Waves wants him to repeat level 2. This will not challenge my child to progress, is unfortunate and disappointing. Especially given my child is also asking for harder classes. We won't be going back and recommend parents looking for good management and continued learning growth for their child to seek an alternative school.

Took my nephew for his swimming lesson and was really impressed with this facility. Very kid…read morefriendly and very well maintained. The space is clean and temperature of the pool was perfect. Shower and change rooms were very clean and they also have a nice viewing area for the parents. Instructors were really nice and friendly. They were very young but they knew what they were doing. The classes are separated by sections and class sizes are small, which is great because the kids get the attention they need. Highly recommend!

Really great community center, especially for young kids. The splash pad and playground are big,…read morethere are lots of benches and picnic tables in the shade. There is a big indoor pool for kids with water toys and safety vests. This building is also attached to the Pleasant Ridge Library.

This outdoor rink is definitely A-ok! There is a HUGE parking lot with a well lit pathway leading…read moreto the outdoor rink. When you arrive at the change area, you check-in with security to ensure you have booked the correct time slot (cannot have more than 25 skaters at any one time). The change area is separate into 6 tables to slap on your skates and enjoy the well groomed surface. The rink is more a square than the typical recto-oval we are all too familiar with. The organic nature this rink takes on, slight incline from the entrance to the natural obstacle course of bumps adds to the overall feel when enjoying the fresh air as you are doing laps and hit the unsuspecting speed bump to wake you up a bit. The staff are very friendly and love the high tech Zamboni that is deployed at the end of each 45 minute skating interval

If you love your child and value their well being, do not send your child to the camp thus place…read moreoffers. MARCH BREAK, SUMMER OR WINTER CAMP is run by inexperienced, rude CHILDREN with 0 accountability for your child's safety....and that's saying alot as a former staff of the YMCA.

Great place. I used to go to Goodlife, but once we saw what they offered families, it was a good…read moreswitch. I like that they have an indoor running track - being a runner myself - which is especially useful in the winter, or even just as a better alternative than a treadmill. Otherwise, fairly standard gym area and never too crowded. There's also a pool, which you won't have at most other gyms. I'm personally into group classes since they keep me more motivated and interested than working out alone on a machine. Some really good classes and teachers. The only downside at times is if you just have a so-so teacher, since they're given license to plan the class. That can be an upside too if you have a really good teacher, but sometimes with other teachers you may not feel as challenged and/or feel a muscle group wasn't really targeted (at Goodlife, they have standardized classes which doesn't really matter who's teaching). I do enjoy that the group classes have a true 'group' feeling to them, and people will talk with each other. There's also a good balance of men in the group classes, so it isn't awkward like it often was a Goodlife in that sense. A huge value is having the family pass. The big payoff is once your child reaches 3, then they can be in child minding for free during your workout. The kids have options like a 2 story play structure, rather than just being a daycare-environment room. Most of the classes are included in the membership too, so our son has swimming lessons and multi-sports at no extra charge. This was the main reason we chose to join. Downside is the change area. It's very much like a public rec centre rather than a gym or a club with tiled floors, showers which take 2 minutes to get hot water and so on. There is a 'plus' area, which is more of a club environment. It has a steam room and whirlpool. I'd really love these, but it's literally a couple hundred extra dollars a year which is too much right now with a young family. Other gyms like Goodlife have a sauna for everyone, so I don't really like having to pay what is standard for most others. Only reason I can't give a 5 star, but I do really recommend this place.

Based on my personal experience, I have found the quality of service at this educational…read moreinstitution to be extremely poor. The management is unhelpful and fails to take responsibility. Furthermore, the teaching is unprofessional, and I encountered dishonesty from faculty members. I was frequently met with rudeness, and my specific questions and complaints were consistently ignored or avoided. I strongly advise against this education network to prevent further disappointment.

Overall staff is pleasant and made the experience seamless for me (was there for PearsonVUE exam)…read more Parking was a bit unpleasant and entrance not obvious but found my way around fine. looking forward to writing additional certification future exams there.

Great place with many classes to choose from. Very clean ant teachers are phenomenal.read more

I came in today at the Thornhill location and wanted to sign up. I tried calling but no answer…read more There was no one at the front desk when I came in so I walked into the class and the girl that was in the room pushed me with her arm to close the door on me. She could have used her words. Just makes me think if she has that behaviour with me, I wouldn't trust her with my son.