Husband and I visited this evening for drop in (visiting from Ohio). From the trainer (female don't…read morerecall her name) who was very hands on and engaged (thank you) to the community & WOD (as photod) perfect balance of strength and amazing finisher. If in the area, I suggest a drop in. Thanks Canmore !

I go to Elevation Place fitness classes all the time and I usually enjoy them, except for…read moreWednesdays. I find Sandy condescending and her workouts lack rigour. Her physique is hardly inspiring and her workouts reflect her energy level. Maybe it's time you reconsider her role. I guess I'll do groceries on Wednesday because that is a better workout.

I dropped in to see their facilities and inquire about fees. A beautiful designed community…read moregathering location with very high climbing walls, swimming pool, hot tubs, lockers, showers, steam bath, exercise room, activity rooms for arts and crafts, yoga, etc. The Canmore Library is located inside along with the The Canmore Art Guild Gallery. Lots of parking.

A beautiful studio with stunning views of the mountains. As a newcomer, I was warmly welcomed by…read morethe the teacher and quickly taught the basics of the studio. There are a slew of great props and a changing room. The class was made for everyone, with lots of clear instrution. There are classes many times of day and lots of instructors...easy to fine your fit. Students are encouraged to listen to and respect their bodies. I will return many times during my two weeks in town.

Lovely yoga studio in Canmore, located on the main street of the town (which also happens to be…read morecalled Main Street, ha!). It's a flight of stairs from street level, but the view from the studio is simply breathtaking. Different types of yoga are taught, and teachers all have their expertise. Even though one can get used to the sight of the snow-capped Rockies after a few weeks in the region, nobody can really stay cold to the mountain panorama that can be seen through a ceiling-high window. Make sure to come to a class that starts before sunset so you can fully enjoy the view! The studio is small and cozy, which makes the practice much more calming, and the hardwood floor adds a homely touch to the whole studio. If you're more of an outdoors person, teachers often offer outdoors classes directly on the mountains, especially in the summer. As for any yoga studio, drop-in class fees are $18, and there is no student discount. There is a monthly trial package if you're new to the studio, but since you won't be disappointed, the best deal is obviously the yearly subscription. Mat rentals are cheap ($1). For the complete schedule: http://www.theyogalounge.ca/. Namasté!

This past summer, I was a member at the Sally Borden Centre. I was really impressed with the…read morefacility. The gym and the weight room are both accessible to members. There are weights in each space, so with these two spaces, there was little to no waiting for any machines or weights at any time. The change rooms were also very tidy and clean. But the best part was the staff. Every time I went in, they were kind, courteous and always professional. A special shout out to Liam, David and Sarah for your enthusiasm and smiles. I would highly recommend the Sally Borden Fitness and Recreation centre to anyone looking for a great place to work out while staying in Banff. Keep up the great work Sally B staff!!! Peter Ashworth Innisfil ON

Paid for a day pass as I am visiting from the UK for 2 weeks, good way of ensuring I get some…read moretraining in in-between skiing. I only went in to use the free weights, they had everything I need. Also saw that they had plenty of machines for those that prefer to train that way as well as a nice looking pool and a range of classes which the day pass also allows you to use. The day pass costs $15 for the full day. Lockers are available. Would definitely recommend the gym to fellow tourists.

This is the original CrossFit gym in Banff, the only one with showers, Overhead space for…read moregymnastics and the coaches have years of experience. Also right downtown so you dont need a car.

Hey, When I went to…read morethe Rec Centre in Canmore, I really enjoyed it. They have a gym, the Cascade Fitness Room in the Rec Centre, that doesn't seem very big, but is a deceivingly good gym. It's got a family atmosphere, so it's nice because there are families there and not people on 'roids'. When I went there, I'd often joke with the people that work there at the front desk, They have a good sense of humour and are friendly. One of the good things about the gym was that it was close to my place. Even when my car was 'dead', it wasn't a big deal 'cause I could walk there pretty easily. It didn't hurt either that the Starbucks was between my place and the gym. :) The gym has quite a few things actually. I use to go through some different excercises when I went. They have really nice free weights that don't hurt your hands, some good stationary bikes and treadmills, an elliptical machine and a stairclimber too. They also have a place for bench press excercises. On top of that, they have a 'squat rack', which is a place to do free weight squats, pull ups, chin ups and even T Bar rows. The back extension equipment is nice, and is designed in such a way that people can also use it to do dips if they want to. Then, they have a mutistation part of the gym, where multiple excercises are basically put into one machine to save space. When I first saw the multistation, I didn't think it was all that great...but you know what...I was wrong. That multistation is AWESOME. They have a leg extension part of the machine that is really nice. One of the features of it is that there are multiple 5 pound weights that you can use between the 15 pound increments. So basically, people can increase the weight by 5 pounds instead of 15 on all the excercises on that multistation machine, which is awesome. The machine also features a really nice standing leg curl section, a lat pull down section, and a low cable section for tricep extensions and other excercises. One of the parts of that multistation that I love is the shoulder press/bench press section. It's nice because you're not 'locked' into the machine if you're doing shoulder press or bench press excercises. The shoulder press is fantastic. The bench press is really nice because it compliments a free weight bench press in that you can probably add more weight to the machine and give your muscles 'a different look' so that there is not as much muscle memory to the same excercise. There are also some nice mats to just relax and stretch. One of the nice things about this gym is that it is usually not too busy, and most of the people there seem pretty laid back, which is really important in a gym. They have a great view of the moutains there, so it has a nice feeling to it. The membership rate is unbelievable for a gym that has so much. 5 stars all the way.

Want to experience heaven on earth? I did…read more Picture this: Sitting outside in the hot springs. There are only a couple of other people in here as well. You're sitting there, watching the steam rise into the fresh, brisk air. The springs are lit by the moon and the stars and it starts to snow. Your body is perfectly warm and comfortable and one by one, snowflakes fall into your hair. The steam continues to rise and you look up and make a wish on a shooting star. All is right in the world. This was one of my many experiences in the hot springs at the Aquatic Centre at The Banff Springs Hotel. When you first walk in, are greeted by a 32 metre indoor pool (which is 7 metres longer than an Olympic sized pool I'll have you know). There is also an indoor hot tub located at the side and it's surrounded by rock walls, so it makes you feel like it's a hot tub inside a mountain. Then, you go outside, and are welcomed by the indescribable hot springs which are surrounded by The Rockies. It's NEVER too crowded here, it's clean and it's truly heaven on earth. I cannot even describe how it feels to sit outside in the moonlit hot springs. The springs don't close until 10pm, so you've got a good number of hours to soak it all in. The locker rooms are pristine and they offer all products for their guests. Bath-sized towels, hair products, bath wash, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, hair dryers, you name it. Everything is kept clean and the crowd is monitored so that the hot springs are always welcoming and clean. I love it here. Truly. When I'm thinking of heaven on earth, I daydream of these hot springs and all my problems melt away.

Wow....one of the most scenic pools I've ever been in. Nothing like sitting on a toasty warm…read morepool, looking at the mountains, while its snowing on you. Sooooooo nice. Little kiddie pool is perfect for the little ones that can't swim yet. Lots of pool noodles for the Kidd too. Just Perfect

Coming here was a lot of fun. I am a big Olympic junkie and enjoyed my brief visit to this…read morefacility. Canmore Nordic Centre was constructed for the 1988 Winter Olympics. Events like the biathlon and cross-country skiing took place here. They have exhibits near the dining hall with all sorts of memorabilia from those Olympics games. Today, the trails at Canmore Nordic Centre are used for hiking, mountain biking and cross-country skiing. This is a really nice facility to check out. Inside the day lodge are restrooms with showers, a cafe, and a dining area. Canmore Nordic Centre is also used for private events like weddings, meetings and other special events. Canmore Nordic Centre is located west of Canmore at the foot of Mount Rundle. My running group brought us here to run our last trail run for the week. It was a challenging run, but I enjoyed the beautiful views along the way. It was cool to see the flags on display next to the lodge from the different countries that competed in the Olympics. We got to run between them at the conclusion of our run. I even stood on top of the podium for photos after receiving my medal. Afterwards, we relaxed in the lodge and ate a buffet lunch in the dining area. Overall, this was a fun memorable visit. It was fun to take part in a competition on the same grounds that previous Olympians competed on. I would love to come back during winter and do some skiing here someday.

Nice stop for restrooms and sport rentals. In the summer they have many running/hiking trails, bike…read morerentals, disc-golf course, and a roller ski loop. In winter they offer ski rentals, passes and lessons. They also have a cafe available for food and beverages and plenty of seatingin the lodge. There's a large private parking lot as well. The information desk is helpful for trail closures and wildlife advisories. You can also check their website beforehand for events and such. This facility was developed in 1986 to host the 1988 Winter Olympics. We loved seeing the row of country flags.