Ottawa is so lucky to have this facility. Located in the Riverside area near Billings Bridge it's…read moregot an unreal amount of stuff happening at all times of the year. Under their umbrella, there's a ton of fitness centres and wellness programs (like the Nepean Tennis Club!) under their "lifefit" heading. I had my first experience here in a summer camp when I was young, and then at a volleyball camp as a teen. As an adult, I appreciate all the clubs and sport leagues available. They also do training courses like CPR and First Aid, and have specialty classes like Fine Art which is cool. Their facility is a big one, and there's a ton to learn and see, so take your time and soak it all in. I'm a big advocate of checking out their website to see what might be of interest to your fine self. You can get an individual or family membership, and there's a lot of options, so if you get confused, maybe go in for a chat. The FieldHouse Bar and Grill is also a part of the centre and serves up breakfast, lunch dinner and snacks and drinks. There's also a sports shop that sells fitness gear like clothing, tennis rackets and they offer restringing which is helpful. They also have banquet and special event services as well as a massage and physiotherapy clinic! If you're looking to get active or make some new friends, this is an awesome place to check out. Also great for kids - they have a massive summer program!

I've never used the sports facilities here, but I really enjoy this location for conferences and…read moremeetings. They have multiple rooms that can be used for a number of different events. The lobby is nice and welcoming and the signage is very helpful to get the guests to where they need to be in the building. The food the catering staff creates is top quality and their event staff must be on point as I've never attended an event where anything went wrong from the venue's perspective. They recently added a temporary extension off the front. I'm not sure what this building houses. It includes an enclosed walkway from the main building to the new temporary building. That walkway is a bit awkwardly placed and makes cab drop-offs and pick-ups somewhat difficult. It's not possible to see the full driveway and getting passed the temporary walkway is a bit of a squeeze in order to get to the cab drop-off/pick-up. But with all new things come a few bumps, so I'm sure they'll figure this out quickly.

One waitress for inside and out with about 30 patrons. She was rude no doubt because of her…read moreworkload. All the beers on the menu were not available so ended up having to have her choose one for me and hope it was good. Food was good though. We had the tacos (fish and pulled pork).

The property is very nice - the tennis courts are located beside the bike path along the Rideau…read moreRiver, and just up from that is the parking lot and gate to the "Clubhouse". The Clubhouse is a really great venue for large group events. I came here in the summer to attend a wedding ceremony and reception. The building is very appealing, with a classy but down-home kind of feel. When you walk in, there are a couple of sofa chairs in the front, the desk and bathrooms are down the hall to the left, and the bar and event room are to the right. The bar was small, but it had a pretty good selection of beer, wine, and liquor. The event room is quite large, with enough room for many tables and chairs, as well as a hardwood dancefloor and a space for a live band or DJ booth, and even a podium with a microphone. The service is great, and so is the food. All the servers and staff were very friendly and professional, making sure to pass around the hors d'oeuvres, serve the dishes, and clear the tables in a timely manner. The food was all very tasty and high-quality. It was a great time and I'd definitely go back!

Lansdowne are is super nice. You have the stadium, condos, retail shopping and tons of bars and…read morerestaurants. Great place to stay and visit. But most of all, the games at the stadium are great. Stadium seems fairly new. Plenty of seating. Several bars and dining through out. On the club level, they have a buffet (which I think looks better than it taste) but it is all you can eat. I like how the stadium sits next to, with in walking distance, of so many amenities. You will enjoy.

If you are young, talented, and interested in competing, this is a great school. There are lots of…read moreopportunities to compete and lots of extra training to make you top notch. If you are anyone else, i.e. not young, not interested in competing, this is a terrible school. You are treated like a cash cow for the competitors. I was a member for over a year, not ONCE did an instructor correct a technique, adjust a stance, or give individual advice. Classes are run like machines. Everyone does the same thing at the same time with the instructor barely looking at the students. When the class is finished, the next one comes in so there are no opportunities to ask questions. The classes are physically demanding so you definitely get a good workout but if you are interested in being a better martial artist, forget it. If all you want is a workout, you are better off joining their cardio kick boxing class (which is very good). I've been a student in martial arts classes in Toronto, Ottawa, London (England), and San Francisco. I had high hopes for Douvris since they have a great competing reputation. However, my competing days are behind me and I was disappointed that at Douvris, the instructors would not look twice at me, despite my obvious enthusiasm and passion for martial arts. If you are a student of the martial arts and over 30, this is not the school for you.

I have been going to Douvris since the beginning of February, 2016. I signed up for the Total Body…read moreTraining program. This allowed me to attend up to 10 classes per week. The classes range from Power (boxing gloves and punching bag), Precision (team up with someone and practice sparring with boxing gloves), and Strength (exercise with weights and cardio). Each class is led by an enthusiastic and friendly instructor who know their routines. They inspire and motivate us, along with the great music playing in the background. At first, I was attending three classes per week. But, after a few months, I upped that to four classes per week. I am feeling fantastic! I have lost at least 2 inches on my waist and have gained 5 pounds. No, that isn't fat. :) Tomorrow, I am moving to Orleans, so I won't be going here anymore. I will miss it greatly. I thoroughly recommend this location if you are wanting to get in shape in a fun and entertaining way.

Ben is so fantastic to work with - the adaptability of his training plans and his guidance…read morethroughout the whole training process has been incredible. He is willing to get as far into the weeds or as big-picture as you want or need in the moment and just overall makes you feel so secure in your training. He is so responsive and so encouraging and I just really can't thank him enough for all of his guidance so far!

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I would definitely recommend fit4less, you really just wanna use the equipment and don't need…read moreclasses. You can't go wrong with their membership you can pick from two option. The first option is 4.99 every two week. The other one is 10.99 every two week. The first option gives you Only one location but if you know you only train one place why pay for more. Second option offers tanning, water massage bed of course all the locations, but gives you the opportunity to share it with your family or friend. Great option of you all live close. I personally go only to two different gyms this one and the one in Orleans. Orleans is definitely less busy than this location but there is also less equipment. I have to give this place a five star simply because they offer all the equipment that I need and you also have everything that you need to sanitize them. I personally don't take my shower at the gym but if you do you Fit4less less might not be the option for you.

This facility handled the covid situation poorly. Upon closure, I had personal items valuing up to…read more500$ in a locker which I was told could be recovered upon reopening. Upon return I have been informed everything has been discarded without being notified prior. I have been a valued member for years. I will not be returning to this fit4less facility or Any goodlife facility for that matter. That combined with the rough experiences I have encountered with staff, and the impractical measures implemented post covid (mandatory mask wearing during workouts, maximum 1 hour time slots, and pre scheduled workouts) make for an overall unpleasant workout experience. I would recommend going anywhere else. Look into joining 613Lift or other specialized gym facilities, at least they care about their members...plus it will support local business as opposed to massive conglomerate.