This review is for the fitness center only…read more But it's a very nice one. Not being one for megagyms, I come here. It's got all the essentials you'd expect to find anywhere, (no kettle bells though so crossfitters stay away!) and doesn't get too crowded. However like all gyms it has overly buff workout - enthusiasts who tend to "camp" on the equipment. So if you can, go during the day when it's a bit quieter. they also offer personal training and physiotherapy sessions, and your north van recreation membership is good at all the other community centre's in North Vancouver.

Want a review on the gym aka fitness centre? Here it is…read more As far as a gym goes? Hands down, no questions asked, top 5 worst gyms I have ever been to in my life. And I been to gyms in 3rd world countries like Laos and Cambodia. What's a good comparison to this gym? It's like a hotel gym but worse. This gym is very very small. If you actually lift bro, you won't last in this gym. It totally makes sense why you can only book 1 hour and max of 20 people, because if there were 20 people in there, there would be no space left to workout, it's really that small. There's no equipment in this gym, it gives you the bare basic amount of gym equipment to call it a gym, there's like 5 treadmills, 1 stairmaster, a couple bo-flex apparatuses. There's some free weights and some squat racks. But yea this gym is pretty bad in terms of what you have to workout with. If you pay for a community center membership for about $500 a year, you would be bored within a month due to the lack of size lack of equipment. I came without my phone because being on your phone is a huge distraction at the gym, even having ear pods in, you're not gonna totally focus on your workout. Kind of a bad idea because there is NO music whatsoever here. It's deadly quiet. Even the people that lift, the noises of people exercising is quiet, top 5 quietest gyms. Being new to Vancouver, I liked the thought of a "community center" where ppl in the community can get ripped together, but there is none of that in this gym. Definitely a 1 star gym, gonna give it a 2 star reviews, because the center probably does good things for the community, the staff here is friendly, I saw some kids workin out downstairs. Yea you couldn't pay me to workout here again yall. Keepin it real as always

This is a great find for parents with babies or toddlers out there…read more Mount Pleasant Community Centre has a spacious, open space, drop in play time for kids. There's soft mats, jumbo building blocks, feet peddle cars, slides, see-saws and even little picnic tables for snacks. It's only $3 per child and you can let your little one run wild! Well, please make sure to keep an eye on them as well, but this is a wonderful space to let your little one burn off some energy as well as have fun.

This is a student recreation centre which means the price is cheaper than a full on gym or regular…read moreoutside place. It is located at UBC which can be quite inconvenient for some people. Its not bad but it can be quite stuffy inside. In the nest there is the climbing wall, which is why I was there basically. But I was also told inside the UBC Student Recreation Centre there is the bouldering gym.

Finally the elusive "UBC Athletics and Recreation" fee that we pay every year in our tuition is…read morebeing reflected in services. The prices for registering for intramurals have gone down (a student team for Day of the Longboat used to be $160, now it's $100), and the Birdcoop prices have gone down to $25 per semester. Unfortunately, that also means that the Birdcoop is more crowded. However, I do enjoy the lower intramural prices. UBC Rec also has summer activities like day hikes, on which I attempted to go on and this is the majority of the reason why my rating is so low. Me and 2 friends signed up for a Squamish Chief day hike and drove all the way from Burnaby to UBC, where we were to meet the guide and the rest of the group at 7am (we woke up at 5am). There were two guides, 1 who met us at UBC and drove the minibus and the other we were supposed to pick up in N. Van. The guide driving, as we drove over the Lion's Gate, ran over a construction pylon and just said (when we looked freaked out/bewildered like "WTF was that?"), "oh.. I guess I must have taken out an orange cone! oh well.." Then we picked up the guide, filled up gas (the guide didn't even get out to check if the mini bus was okay after hitting the cone), and went on our way. About 3-5 km on to the highway, the minibus putters out and the guide pulls over on Hwy 1. And then she realizes... "oh, I didn't realize I was supposed to fill it with diesel!" Yeah.... we all had to hike back on Hwy 1 to the nearest exit to catch a translink bus back to UBC where I parked my car, then drive back to Burnaby. It was a fun morning. The guide that led us back showed little regard for my group since we decided not to continue with them and hike Grouse. She didn't even cover our bus fare back to UBC (she covered the others'). At least they later refunded my money fully and the bus fare.

A great small-group training gym that also has a massage room! The perfect indoor training…read morealternative for people who are tired of the bigger, busier and noisier gyms and group fitness classes. Dance fitness, yoga, boot camps, high intensity interval training and even foam rolling, this gym covers it all. Disclaimer: the gym is managed by my fitness mentor who has taught me most of what I know now as a trainer. I personally know her to be a very knowledgeable trainer and an amazing teacher, so I would never hesitate to recommend her services.

Sure, it`s a little run down, Nah, it`s not made for roid…read moremonkeys, and Ya, you bet! it`s a small community gym, but for us locals, us regulars, it's a gem. With its caring down-to-earth staff, split gym, pool and hot tub, steam and sauna, fitness classes, racquetball court and preschool, Ron Andrews (RA) keeps the community vibe fresh and flowin`strong. Maintaining a steady mixed demographic of preschoolers, moms, teens, fitness buff regulars and aquasizing steam-lovin` seniors, RA is a hub for the North Van community and it keeps us connected. And yes, it represents us better than the North Vancouver Boyz on Youtube ;) It oozes community factor and awesomeness... all because of the staff. They listen. After renos of the gym were completed a couple years back, the staff posted a bulletin: How do you like the new changes? Suggestions for improvement? [Suggestion box]. Though I liked the new layout very much, I submitted 4 suggestions after a few test-run workouts: more mats, add a full length mirror to the mat area, switch the location of a treadmill with another fitness machine because it's a little dangerous, and perhaps have a themed dance music night for a couple hours. And Voila! Within a week, my first 3 suggestions were implemented, and a basic questionnaire to have a dance music night went up. Community feedback is always encouraged here. They motivate. One of my friends began eating healthy and working out regularly to shed off a few extra pounds. She had been succeeding and gaining great results with her fitness plan. Noticing her change, the Weight Room Supervisor acknowledged that she was lookin great, ended up reviewing her food plan and providing healthy eating tips, and offered a couple personal training sessions if she could reach her next goal, which she did. How's that for motivation? ;) They care. Proactive, helpful, kind and continuously working to make it the best community centre it can be, the staff make RA the epitome of a well-run community centre. Core to their credo is community-mindedness. So by the looks of it, it's just your everyday reccentre with an average weight room and pool, but when you get to know it, you realize its the heart of our community... in the District of North Vancouver :)

I love Ron Andrews! It is nicely laid out and the staff are great. It has been my favorite…read more pool in North Vancouver since I moved here in 1989. Linda B

Very convenient as its few minutes off hwy 99 and Steveston hwy. With 4 well lite indoor courts…read more I came in slightly off hours for the first time and there seems to be a variety of other services that is available such as physio, gym, tennis lessons etc... There are showers that are available too. Tips: if you are sensitive to be hangry or a vegan, eat before coming in. The ventilation from the keg restaurant can smell like fried onions and steak.

We have been attending Flip City for four years now. During this time both of my daughters have had…read moreexcellent experiences there. Caring and dedicated Coaches make training fun and the girls feel successful. Love this gym!

My son has been in the competitive Trampoline and Tumbling program at Flip City for 9 years and…read moreLOVES it thanks to the support that he receives from the "family" that he has at Flip City. He joined Flip City's recreational trampoline program to develop more strength and coordination for spring board diving. After one season of being in the program, he decided to quit diving to become a trampolinist instead. The skills, encouragement, patience, and support from his coach, Rusty Pierce, and others at the club are the reasons why my son is a National Gold Medallist. My son is quite a "free spirit", which was a challenge when he was younger. Thanks to the commitment and consistency of the coaching staff and the T&T program, he learned how to control of his behaviour, how to judge his surroundings, and most importantly, how to focus. These skills are crucial for the safety of all athletes in the gym, and have been a huge asset for him in so many ways outside of the gym. I highly recommend Flip City to anyone looking to for a place to explore the sport of trampolining!

Lots of programs - check out their web site for more information. This review is for the Little…read moreFriends program, a 40-minute class for 1-2 year olds on Thursday mornings. Cammie leads the class, and it's a perfect introduction to a structured environment, tailored to the readiness of toddlers. First is 25 minutes of supervised open play (parents/caregivers stay with the children), then a few minutes at a supervised, structured art project at the art table (e.g. painting, or gluing leaves on a tree-shaped paper - n.b. this age group needs a lot of help with gluing). After art, everyone washes hands and heads to the circle area for bubbles (way to motivate toddlers to assemble somewhere!) and circle time with a very very short story, then some puppet-singing games, and ring-around-the-rosie and good-bye. The child I bring is just 15 months old, and he enjoys watching the other children, as well as playing with the toys & equipment. He obviously needs active management in his interactions due to his age, but he seems to benefit from the opportunity to play with other toddlers, and he's certainly tired out for his nap after a morning at Little Friends. October Challenge 4/31.

Located on Dunbar Street between 31st and 32nd Ave. at the east side of Memorial West Park, this…read morecommunity centre is a hot spot for Dunbar moms, who drop off their kids in daycare then hit the fitness centre for a workout, or maybe take a pottery or dance class. It's an active and busy centre offering a wide variety of facilities to local residents of all shapes and sizes, including a playground, gym, youth lounge, squash and tennis courts, art and dance studios, a seniors' centre, sauna and whirlpool, and a coffee shop. All facilities are adapted, where possible, for those with special needs, and there's an elevator in the building. Many different programs are offered for all ages, contact the centre for details.