I've been coming here with my kids for a while now and I have to say, it is great every time…read more Through the years they have expanded and do more workshops, birthdays, camps, etc. It is always well maintained, creative, and thoughtfully improved. The staff is always helpful and friendly. The only drawback is that it ends up being pretty pricey, but in my opinion, pretty worth it! You won't get this kind of experience anywhere else in Guelph and my kids never get tired of it!

Some things never change... And the downtown Hamilton YMCA is one of those timeless dumps. More…read morethan ten years later, this place is the same dilapidated sinkhole people call "a gym". The hallways make you feel like you're walking through a psychiatric ward and the locker room makes you feel like you were time-warped to the '90s. The lockers are small and rancid: imagine the smell of curry body odour and old man crotch straps. Barf! I was there for a run, but couldn't wait to escape! Menu - N/A Food - N/A Drink - N/A Hours - 5 stars: It's open 7 days a week, 365 days a year, even on holidays, that's pretty sweet, if you have absolutely nothing to do except go to the YMCA on a holiday. They open at 5:30 AM and close at 10:00 PM on weekdays, weekend and holiday hours vary. Not bad. Location - 5 stars: Not sure if the location actually gets 5 stars or 1. You're right in the heart of downtown Hamilton - ugh, a reaction that, for most people, would be a mix between spontaneous vomiting and a sense of nostalgia for "Old Hamilton". Wait Time - N/A Service - 4 stars: Thank god, the attendant who signed me up for the one day pass had decent manners. She was polite, sensible, and knew what she was doing. This is a rarity in a jungle of hill billy folks wandering the streets of downtown like "The Walking Dead". Venue/Vibe - 1 star: I did not feel safe! From the locker room to the gym, I was clutching my wallet for dear life - no kidding. You will see eyes dart over your valuables. Keep your wallet and phone near you and do not put them in your locker - it's not safe! Cleanliness - 1 star: If I could draw a picture representing the YMCA, it would be a toxic dump. From the lockers to the gym equipment to the hallways and rooms, it looks filthy. You would think that they would invest in renovating this place, guess not. Washrooms - 1 star: A birthplace for Hamilton cockroaches, the toilets and showers are also the perfect place to get your next plantar wart. If you have to pee - or heaven forgive, poop, you'll be sorry if you've got any relief here. Hold on tight. House Rules - N/A Cost - 3 stars: $11 for a one-day pass for the gym, including lockers, sauna, cardio equipment and weights. $1 extra for towels, but towels stunk even before using it - gross. I suppose you get what you get for a "poor man's" gym membership. X factor - 1 star: The only thing special about downtown Hamilton's YMCA is that it's a great place to get robbed when you go for a work out. Even if you dodge the thieves, try avoiding the ancient-dust-gathering gym equipment or landfill locker rooms. Downtown Hamilton YMCA, you need to clean up your act - big time. I came here for swimming classing in the '90s and came today for a workout in your gym; nothing has changed. Splash a coat of fresh paint, update your equipment, renovate your locker rooms; just invest in your gym! What are you doing with all those membership fees for the last two decades? For Yelpers, avoid this "gym" like your trashy ex; this place is a slimy disappointment and makes you wonder why you even considered coming here. Go elsewhere!

Staff friendly, trainers knowledgeable helpful. Equipment satisfied, classes excellent. Prices…read moreare very high, even with assisted low income membership, with ten percent increase every twelve months fifty two weeks my membership is over forty dollars a month, cant imagine how much for non assisted. I am with rymal road highway fifty three location between upper james and wentworth. Luckily i have funding that allows me to continue, otherwise i would switch to world gym or similar for ten dollars per month or twenty with classes and personal trainers. Please make affordable memberships

I went to Meadowlarke Stables for an assessment lesson and wasn't too thrilled with my experience…read more The Positives: First, I have to say the employees and staff were very warm, welcoming and sweet. I also admire the fact that the owners rescue horses who were being abused or going to be put down. I think that is very admirable. I also have to say, their prices are the best in the city. They are much cheaper than other stables. The Negatives: I didn't like how small the horses stalls were. When you went to tack up the horses, you literally had to push the horse so you could groom them on each side as they were too narrow for both you and the horse. The stable is also pretty far from where I live and they didn't have any classes available at a convenient time for me at my riding level. I would say this is a good stable if you live in Mississauga. If you are closer to Toronto or live in Northern Toronto, I would recommend others.

Meadowlarke! HORSE…read moreCARE The horses are well cared for and lived by volunteers and staff alike. The stalls are good sizes for the horses and appropriate tack and grooming supplies are provided accordingly. STAFF/VOLUNTEERS I am in love with the care and bonds the volunteers and staff with the horses! Meadowlarke does an amazing job hiring professionals for the safety of the rider and the horse. Tack is always put away properly and cleaned well and the lesson instructors are very responsible and provide a welcoming and safe environment for students and horses ARENAS The arenas are well kept, but leaks could be fixed in both larger and smaller arenas. I like that with the better weather riders ride outside and parents are welcome to watch every lesson, and the sizing and lighting is appropriate MISCELLANEOUS Meadowlarke has a heated back lounge with the list for horses and riders and in better weather a beautiful pasture and outdoor arenas. I also really admire all horses are rescues and are retired to meadowlarke north after a beautiful life. Meadowlarke also does a wonderful job of subjecting all ages to the horror of awful organizations like Canada Goose and help the people of the future realize animals deserve better lives. Going back to the staff and volunteers they have a beautiful sense of humour and are strict and firm with the horses need be. CAMPS I love Meadowlarke's camps! They push kids out of their comfort zone promoting them to be better riders and have a wide curriculum from horse sense and riding to PETA and other animal protection foundations. They divide campers into groups based on skill level but one thing I think should be changed asking parental consent to give the campers milk and checking for but allergies as the milk is almond and campers must guess what kind. Overall I think meadowlarke is a 10/10 establishment 5 stars!

so fun but one year there where bugs in my cabin and no one believed us and when the bugs got in…read moreour hair people started to spread rumors that we had lice and another year there where rats in our cabin but i still really love it

The activities are really fun and the people are nice, but there are some concerns…read more I was forced to eat everything every meal even though I'm autistic and have sensory issues around some foods. None of the other campers had to eat everything, only me. Even though I found something I liked to eat every meal, they forced me to eat other things. They didn't let us bring sunscreen onto trip, so I had blistering sunburns all session and still have a tan from it two months later. I got sick very early into camp, and I had been repeatedly asking to go home all session as it felt like I had covid. They didn't let me go home until the end of session, and by then everyone else was sick too. If your kid isn't a picky eater and is willing to disregard councillors' wishes to prioritize their health, Can Aqua is really fun! Just be aware.

Absolutely amazing!!! Food & service top notch! Went in for breakfast and decided to come back for…read moredinner. Breakfast was a feast at a great price and dinner try the pork sandwich on a bun...out of this world. Going back for wings on Thursday. Everyone very personal. Kudos to all!

We have had super experiences with Snapology and would highly recommend! My 6 year old is a LEGO…read morenut so we were excited to hear about this location opening up. We did his birthday party and a PA Day camp there - both were excellent experiences for him. The staff are fun,caring LEGO masters. At the party, they clearly catered to kids of all levels and made it fun for everyone (even if they didn't share the same LEGO obsession as my son!). My son came home with all kinds of stories of the neat an different things they built at the camp. He's been building more creatively at home since!

I realized that this place didn't have a "yelp" page so I wanted to start one to share my…read moreexperience and help others find this place as well. Originally I bought some horseback riding groupons for a few different places, it's a great way to try out the schools and find which one works for you. I am pretty much a complete horse back riding beginner with an athletic / dance background and lets just say I am over 25 yrs old :P. The groupon was a steal such great value! I do have to admit though it took us awhile to catch each other on the phone to make an appointment, but I mean have you ever been in a barn? They're kind of big and I'm sure she was swamped with phone calls from the groupon deal. Regardless we were able to chat and Ann was very accommodating with scheduling me in. Since I don't have a regular 9-5 and I live in Toronto, I wanted a time during the day but not around rush hour. Ann was super nice about finding a time that worked for me. I've gotten 2 other friends to join me at the school and Ann is always able to find a schedule that works for them as well. The drive is really not that far about 40-50mins depending on how fast you drive. I arrived 15mins early but quickly learned that I had needed a bit more time to tack up my horse ect, especially when it is your first lesson you need about 40mins to get all the info and fill out the paper work and learn how to properly groom your horse. The 1hour privates is what I signed up for and are probably the most reasonable I have seen out there even without the groupon. Their 1hours are true 1hours and don't include tack up time giving you way more ride time! Thumbs up to that! Ok getting to the good stuff: Facility: Their barn and arena are amazing, and beautiful, and the viewing area is heated, huge glass windows lovely couches lots of space and free wifi! Their tack rooms are also beautiful and heated and kept very neat and tidy. Their arena, to me, is big and their property is big and gorgeous I can't wait to be able to ride outdoors. Just check out the pictures on the website. Horses: All their horses are healthy and very well taken care of, and very well trained. They also board horses. Teachers: So far I have had the pleasure of working with Ann (the owner), Shayla, and Leah, all amazing teachers and each have their own unique teaching style, but all Super positive, and patient. I absolutely love it here such a great atmosphere and beautiful facility. There is no snobbish or pretentious feeling here just great laid back folks and horses. It's like a mini getaway from the city! Beginner or competitive they've got it all!

Equestrian Dreams is the best I have found in the area. If you are just getting started or are an…read moreadvanced rider they have quality horses, experienced and patient instruction and a genuinely friendly environment. They specialize in Dressage and English riding and their facility is lovely. If you are serious about wanting to learn riding then this is the place to be. An added bonus is that the other students and boarders are all really nice and supportive whether you are brand new or have been there for years. It is telling that they have regular clients from downtown Toronto and Hamilton.