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.

I visited The Hive Bouldering Gym with someone and it was such a unique experience. The atmosphere…read morewas energetic and focused with climbers encouraging each other and music playing softly in the background. Teenagers would love how supportive and adventurous it feels because everyone is trying something new together. The staff were friendly and gave helpful tips which made the service feel personal and motivating. The value was great because you get access to a lot of climbing space and gear for a reasonable price. The quality of the climbing walls and safety equipment was excellent and everything felt thoughtfully designed. The selection of climbing routes was impressive with options for beginners and advanced climbers. I only visited once before writing this review but it stood out as one of the most active and teen friendly places I have been to. Teenagers would love it because it is empowering adventurous and fun.

Went here during the weekend with two new climbers, and one occasional climber. We have pre-booked…read moreour 2 hour slot beforehand; this is required as part of covid protocol to limit the number of people in the gym. They also asked us to show our QR code for our vaccination status, and also one ID. Once we all checked in, I asked for fall assessments for all my friends, so they know on how to fall. They demonstrated how to fall, and ask us to repeat and made sure that we did it correctly. The staff also provided some useful technique to fall on different wall (overhang, slanted), and make sure that we understand the risk associated with it. The are quite a number of problems on the wall ranging from hex 1 to 6. Hex 1 is v0, hex 2 v0-v2, and so on. Not a big fan of the hex grading system as it's really hard to compare with the other gyms. Problems reset after around a month. I do like the fact that they have more climbing down holds lately so I do not have to jump down from a really high hold. Amenities in this site include foot bath (ask for towel at the front desk) , strength training area, and changing room with lockers. It's pretty hard to book for this location, so I have to always book a week ahead. This location is also always more crowded than the other location. Personally, I think drop-in is quite expensive, but I think the membership is worth as I go more than twice a week.

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.

I've been trying out different spin studios in Vancouver and decided to try Spinco's Gastown…read morelocation on a Sunday morning at 9. They recommend getting there 15min before the ride starts if it's your first time to get you checked in and oriented I got there around that time and the lobby area was super quiet - the front desk staff helped me check in right away and gave me shoes. They let me know that the changing room & washrooms were downstairs and that while there was no lockers I could leave my stuff in the cubbies near the front desk and someone from their team would be there at all times. I headed downstairs to the washrooms - keep in mind while there are separate washrooms for male/female (the female one has 2 washroom stalls and 2 showers), the changing area is unisex so I saw some girls changing in the showers. They also provided hair dryers, shampoo, body wash, and towels as well. When I came back up the lobby had gotten much busier and the instructor let us in the room. A member from the front desk came over to ask if I needed any help and once I was set up on the bike the class started. For the class itself, I loved the instructor's energy and the playlist (lots of pop tracks) but my biggest drawback was that the music was too loud compared to the mic volume so I found it really hard to hear the queues and instead had to watch her. I found it pretty easy to follow though as many of the moves were repeated within the song so you could get used to them. There was also a short weights section as well which was a nice break from pedalling, as well as a very short stretch at the end that was a bit too short in my opinion - this may have just been because the class coming after was tight time-wise. Similarly, it may have just been the timing of the 2 classes but the lobby area and changing rooms were absolutely packed when I left the class which made everything a bit chaotic and there was a line for the women's washroom since many people were (understandably) changing in the stalls instead of the common area. Overall I really enjoyed the workout here and think it's a great studio for beginners and intermediates alike!

Didn't realize this spin studio was located here, but convenient to people living nesr Costco or in…read moreGastown. I signed up for a Battle of the Justins themed ride. The demographic runs 20s and 30s. This studio also seemed less busy than others downtown with several empty bikes, but it could have also been the time on Sunday morning. Staff here is friendly and they are quick with the check in. They provide shoes and sweat towels are laid out on all the bikes in the studio. They also included a welcome note for newbies. The bikes have more flat handlebars (not inclined) than other studios downtown. There were two bikes which were placed as demo bikes, one on the main floor and another downtairs. I think this is a nice touch for people who have never done spin before and gievs the staff an option to orient outside of the studio. There is a water refill station and no lockers, but cubbies to store personal items. Staff reassured me that they are always at the desk and lock the front doors once the class begins so theft isn't an issue. Downstairs were change rooms. The change rooms are very small and consist of three stalls and one vanity with two sinks. At least one of the stalls was a shower. There were hairdryer and straighteners in the women's washroom. But again, the change rooms are super small-- basically 3-4 people max can stand in the area outside of the stalls. The spin studio has a standard setup with lights. There were also some lanterns that the instructor brought out at the second half of the class. It was difficult to see the instructor from the side with the Av system controls because the laptop blocks view of the instructors torso and hands. The instructor was Ale. She came over before the class star5ed to make sure everything was good and adjusted my bike for me. Compared to other instructors, I found that her song selection included songs with beats that were easy to sync to while riding. She was also very clear in her instructions so you knew exactly what range of resistance to be on and what leg to lead with.

My go-to gym for the summer time. Right by the water and great view of the water and the mountains…read more Pros: - friendly staff - front and rear gym balconies - spacious between equipment - pull-down lat/core ski-ergo machine Note: - no TVs (unlike mt. Pleasant cc) - it's a smaller gym compared to mt. Pls, but that means less ppl - free parking is past 2nd Ave, otherwise it's all metered parking around the cc

Thinking of moving into the area, so came here to check out how good the weight room is. The only…read moregood thing about it is that the views are amazing on a sunny day. If you don't live in the area, it's very close to the Main Street skytrain station (about a 2 min walk). Pros: - 2 areas specifically for deadlifting - 1 barbell pad (I need this for barbell hip thrust) - beautiful view of False Creek / Science World - new cable machines - there's an assisted pullup machine - spacious stretching area - they have large lockers (the long ones) - there's an ab wheel Cons: - no smith machine (!!!! What???) - no hip abduction machine - only 4 benches. Bonsor is similar in size and has at least 6 - it's a small gym - some asshole didn't put back the weights in one of the deadlifting area (325lbs). No f-in way am I reracking that. - the only extra barbells are the 2 in the deadlifting area. The other 2 are in the squat rack. At Bonsor, they have 6+ extra barbells that's in addition to the ones in the squat racks and bench press. Won't be going here again, not really worth the price of admission.

Been playing at Bonsor Recreation Complex for years. It's the cheapest place to play leagues for…read morevolleyball (ie. Sunday afternoon co-ed league) and squash (Vancouver Squash League). Good - 10 visit punchcard ($54.00 + GST) - this is the cost with a Be Active Pass card - 2 squash courts and 3 table tennis tables - Squash league ($18.00 to spare (up to 3 games), $63.00 for part time (up to 8 games) and $147.00 for full time) - Large multi-purpose gym for volleyball, badminton, basketball, soccer, etc. - Multiple drop-in times for sports (ie. Friday volleyball is very popular) - Less than 10 minute walk from the Metrotown skytrain - A couple of EV charging stations ($2.00/hour) Bad - Archaic booking system (no online booking system available. You have to call to book a squash/racquetball court) - Half the time when you call, staff doesn't answer - Downstairs weight room is cramped - 1 combo court (normally used for squash or racquetball but they currently refuse to move it) - 50% of the time the men's shower facilities don't have body wash You get what you pay for at Bonsor. Don't expect much and it does the trick.

My child attended this summer camp for two weeks and has been left with serious psychological…read moredistress. The instructors here showed an alarming lack of professionalism and misused their authority to unfairly target and humiliate him. They made false accusations, shouted at him without cause, punished him with arbitrary "time-outs," and consistently treated him with disrespect. Their behavior was not only inappropriate but also harmful. As a parent, I find this completely unacceptable. Children should feel safe, supported, and encouraged--not shamed, blamed, or bullied by the very people entrusted to care for them.

Phenomenal space and excellent community. Really love the atmosphere; particularly at the Vancouver…read morelocation; always very welcoming and surrounded by incredible talented human beings. Deeply appreciate the raw, and niche type of dynamic they successfully embody; it is truly rare to have a community space that offers such a unique immersion into various underground disciplines/styles of movement. If you are one that desires to learn more about the relationship with your body, understand how to empower yourself while also having fun; and/or explore alternate forms of dynamic exercise, in a safe, controlled environment, this is truly the place to be. Thank you origins, and all the staff for what you do. -Ryan

Yikes!! We went to a kid's birthday party here. They…read morestarted a bit late and then stopped before the hour was over and their "party room" was horrifying!!! The make-shift wall FELL DOWN and nearly hit the kids sitting at the table..!!! The wall was hiding a bed..? It looked like the staff were sleeping there.. There was NO ROOM and we were super rushed, it was disgusting. The staff were unprofessional, they were told that the wall fell down and no compensation or apology was even given... Avoid at all costs!! Do NOT book a party here for kids, it was literally unsafe. See posts of our "party room"

Climbed here a couple times. This is a smaller climbing gym which means the routes are harder. You…read morehave to have skill in order to climb here. cost for day is $10 very cheap compared to competitor $25 etc for the day. Again it is a smaller gym and it is in UBC. This being said its tailored toward students.

The Aviary is both convenient and financially sound for UBC students. The cost is low for belay…read morelessons (free!), pass ($20 for 4 months, from the day you pay!) and rental ($5 for everything). The staff are very friendly and helpful. The music they play is usually good. The sunset view is wonderful from the top of a send. It does have its quirks. The biggest inconvenience is the operation hours. The place is only open on weekdays and the schedule can change from week to week. The space is small, so it could be hard to get in, and you might have to wait awhile for a free rope. However, these problems can generally be mitigated by going super early (8am) or late (closes around 10pm). I like that the holds and the wall have very nice textures for and all the holds on the same route are the same color. As an added bonus, the walls are super loud when you knock on them. This makes climbers more aware of footwork! The quality of the routes are generally good. However, some routes have strange hold distributions, where there are way too many at the bottom, and could use more near the top. Also, the difficulty for some of the moves seem to vary drastically depending on the climber's height (really simple beta and move for a tall person, creative beta and awkward move for a short person). I guess the setters are all really tall...? The ropes used to be very worn out. However, I think they used to have dynamic ropes, so that the same rope could be used for both TR and lead. I believe the new ropes for TR are all static ropes, so should last a lot longer. This does mean that you have to ask the monitor for rope if you wanted to lead climb.