Can't wait! Recreation World had by far the best selection, no pressure and gave me a great price,…read moreshould be delivered next week!!! :)

I spent the past month shopping around for my pool table. I was very impressed with the selection…read moreat Recreation World. I shopped at several other supply locations and was unimpressed after finding out most of their models were cheaply made and assembled overseas. I was thrilled to find a beautiful table. Very impressed with the service.

I have been a member of Westside Rec Center for nearly 20 years. This is a well equipped , best…read moremanaged gym that ( SW ) Calgarians can be proud of. I spend 4 months every year in San Diego area and can confidently say that, in comparison, this is a better gym for its wider range of facilities and competitive annual fees for seniors. What makes it a pleasure to visit the gym are its friendly employees. I can cite Charrito, Witold and Alyza as representative employees that assist with smile.

VERY impressed with this rec center! I'm from NYC and this gym rivals most of the $150+ per month…read moregyms in the City. I paid 19 CAN for a day pass which included 1 CAN for a locker token bc I forgot my lock. The woman at the front desk was sweet & helpful. Very simple to register via QR code. The locker room was large, plenty of lockers, and clean. The gym floor was huge with multiple sections to work out, plenty of top quality workout & cardio machines, and a track that spans the entire perimeter. There's also plenty of stations for cleansing wipes for the machines. I spent 2.5hrs there and got a great workout! I HIGHLY recommend!

Trico Centre has something for everyone from babies to seniors. Great community hub and so many…read moreoptions to choose from.

Great place to get a work out in! It is never overly busy so there is seldom a lineup for your…read morefavorite machine. Which theres a variety of to work out the different muscle groups. Trico is also well equipped with a wave pool, hot tub, steam room, a basketball court and a nice little dance studio. One knock though it does not have a swimming pool for doing laps, which would have been a nice touch. oh yeah they have hockey rinks and other extra-curricular ish that Im not too familiar with. All in all a decent place to break a sweat. and the price is not too shabby either roughly $40 a month. alright later! (please excuse my lack of apostrophes....Cripes!!!! does anyone know how to change their keyboard settings from french back to english) ÉÈÉèèèéèéÈè :s

Attended as part of a corporate event with about 10 people. Blair provided a brief (20+ minute)…read moreintroductory session on car dynamics, car racing philosophy, and using the simulator. Session started out with basic hot lapping so everyone could get used to the simulator and practice race driving techniques. The simulators are ultra-realistic. You see the track via three screens in front and the car chassis and seat move in accordance with what is happening on the screen and also your input on the throttle, brake and steering wheel. There are four simulators which can run at the same time so that 4 people essentially race each other. If you think you are a great driver the simulator will humble you quickly. It is extremely challenging. It is also extremely fun and it was as close to the track experience as you will get without actually going to the track. The upside is that you will not die when you crash and your car won't need any substantive repairs after you visit the Race Room. Both Blair and his son were extremely knowledgeable about track driving, providing tips and ensuring everyone knew what was going on. After hot lapping the group moved onto 'qualifying' which is for ranking the grid before the race. The race followed. Some drivers were better than others but my impression was that everyone had a blast. Will definitely be back. (I signed up to Yelp to post this review...that's how impressed I was).

This place was so much fun. I spent 4 hours in the race simulator and still wanted to keep going…read more(of they weren't closing I most likely would have!) The realistic feel of it was astounding. The movement of the chassis felt awesome while you are strapped in with a full 4 point harness which is needed cause it does move you around a ton. The force feed back was so realistic. The peddles had the right feel and these machines will wear you down. The tracks Ann's cars you can choose from are awesome. I spent 2 hours on the nurmburgring and I didn't want to get out of the cockpit! Challenging to anyone that wants to try out racing without the high price of renting a race car!! I would recommend this to any race enthusiast! Worth every penny in my opinion!

The Calgary Rowing Club is an interesting mix of really fit, really tanned instructors, really rich…read morepatrons who own their own sculling boats and pay exorbitant amounts for membership, and a rundown building from the 70s that probably hasn't been updated in any way. The Adult Learn to Row course was the reason I was there, and really loved it. While a bit pricey, it offers an experience nearly unattainable in Calgary, and it's a great way to spend a few summer evenings. I suggest taking any opportunity you might have to get in one of the boats here. The instructors are knowledgeable and have an overwhelming passion for rowing.

From the owner: We offer competitive and recreational rowing programs for adult and youth aged 12- 80+ through…read moreAdult Learn to Row programs, Corporate Rowing programs and Youth Camps among regular weekly programming. New members are always welcome.

What a fantastic facility!…read more I play in a recreational sports league called "SuperJocks", where 5 teams of women play a different sport each week. Many of our games are booked at the Calgary Jewish Center, so after a number of years in this league, I am quite impressed with this facility. I haven't seen the entire centre, but the area that I frequent has a very large gym, well-equipped change rooms, and our games are played in a fully stocked gymasium, where we play volleyball, basketball, dodgeball, floor hockey and soccer. I have also taken some yoga classes there, and their yoga studio is very impressive as well! If you live in the SW, definately check out the programs at this center. It is open to all to take fitness classes!

Under renos currently,but its worth it.Replacing all lockers,change rooms and showers.Brand new…read moremens/ladies steam bath and saunas and whirlpools also when completed.$50/ month for non senior adults.This gives you access to the pool,fitness and weight room,spin rooms,gymnasium and climbing wall.At times busy if you go during peak hours.Well kept facility and friendly staff.Personal trainers available,lots of activities free if your a paid member.Also,the option of monthly payments is terrific.No surprises,hidden fees and lots of parking.For the price,value for your dollars.

The Cage Batting Range is a solid form of physical activity and cheap fun. Whether you're looking…read morefor a unique date idea, a fun group activity or actually trying to work on your batting game I'd recommend checking out The Cage. The Cage is located just off 16th ave and Home Road in Shouldice Athletic Park. There's free parking and getting a spot is never an issue. They offer fully automated batting cages from slo-pitch to softball to baseball. There are 3 in the Slo-pitch variety, 2 softball (1 medium, 1 fast) and 2 baseball (1 medium, 1 fast). Slo-pitch and softball tend to be the more popular options and sometimes you'll have a couple people in front of you, so you'll have to wait your turn. There's kind of an unwritten code of friendliness here though where people only use 1 token (20 balls) at a time and then let someone else have a turn rather than taking consecutive turns. So that's nice :). Baseball is a little more intimidating for most, especially the fast ball. I still enjoy taking it on though and it makes for a harder challenge. The Slo-pitch machines serve pretty easy lobs as do the softballs. These can be a little less consistent at pitching imo. but this is where you probably want to start if it's your first time. I personally find that baseball serves the most consistent pitches, although the odd one can be finicky. Play around with where you're standing to find the right sweet spot. Bats and helmets are provided for your use at no additional cost, but you can also bring your own if you prefer your own equipment. Helmets are required for baseball only and you'll be given a different kind of bat depending on the game you choose (slo-pitch, softball, baseball). Prices are pretty fair, 1 token = 20 balls; 1 token = $5, 5 tokens = $20, 10 tokens = $30 or by time: 30 minutes = $40, 1 hour = $70. So if you do the math the quantity discounts are significant. I usually prefer splitting 5 tokens for pairs or getting the 10+ tokens for larger groups. I probably wouldn't recommend the timed rental unless you've been a few times or are working on your actual game. They also do reservations. The Cage is good affordable fun for a number of occasions, I'd definitely recommend checking it out at least once and deciding when you want to come back after that. It's not something you want to plan your whole day around, just a small element. I'd say 15 minutes to an hour depending how many rounds you want to get in.

This neighborhood gem is a no nonsense, no frills, honest fitness facility. I come here 2-3 times a…read moreweek to do my best Michael Phelps impression. The staff are friendly and the constant presence of lifeguards make me feel safe. The pool is clean although I've seen the occasional bandaid at the bottom. There's a constant flow of swimmers who take advantage of the lane swim times. There's a dive tank and a hot tub too. The gym is small but has what you need for a productive workout. I like building up a sweat and cooling down in the pool after. The change rooms could be cleaner but that's understandable because it's so busy. Just don't look at the floor. The lockers require quarters but some lockers are free for you to use your own lock. The rates are SO CHEAP compared to Vivo and YMCA. I bought a 30x pass that never expires for $170. That comes to just under $6/entry compared to $14 drop in at the aforementioned facilities. Drop in rates and 10x passes are also City of Calgary's website along with their pool schedules. If you're not close to Thornhill, other City of Calgary facilities are dotted around the city that offer the same rates.

This isn't my usual pool to go swim laps at but when Renfrew is closed, my two alternates are Bob…read moreBahan and here. I've been here in the daytime and also the evening and the attendance is quite varied. Some days it is very busy and others it's very quiet. The facility is a little bit older and not as well maintained as the other city pools. The centre does have a good sized weight room. The big disappointment is the change room facilities. They have a dark dingy feel to them. Water pools around the built in tiles benches, making you want to avoid the puddles. Now they do make the effort to clean them at the end of the night, but they could wait until the patrons have left so that they don't have to walk barefoot over cleaning solution on the floor.

Scout and her colleague at the front desk deserve 12 out of 5 stars! informative, enthusiastic,…read moreand delightful! give her a raise, YMCA!