I attended at dance recital today. I was impressed by the way the stage was set up…read more The seating area was at an upward alot, so the view you get from any seat was fantastic. Professionally done.

I am not always around but parents wanted to vote and it happened that I am in town and so I drove…read morethem here. Yes we voted. My parents came here before to check out their programs. They do have programs for all ages. Best part they have an ice skating rink inside and as well a swimming pool (I believe). Staff are friendly. Hours were not bad. There are free parking here (which is convenient and great). Looks clean inside.

This is one of the few free things that you can do in the city and is encouraged as there is a lot…read moreof history to check out of course. If you're into War items to check out than this is cool but this is also a community center in which I came here for a Spring craft fair. The center has a good layout, clean washrooms and of course great rooms that you can rent out. The staff were super helpful as well with some of their inquiries.

This is my go-to place for fitness. Been going here for years. There are many types of physical…read moreactivity classes. Zumba on Wednesday's is very popular. There is also a good variety of martial arts to choose from (karate, taekwondo, Chinese Wushu). Can also learn to play a musical instrument too. Quality of the classes are quite good at an affordable price. Facilities are a little bare but functional. Exercise fuels my Foodie appetite!

Kerrisdale Community Centre is a great place for active people to be active, relaxing people to…read morerelax, or people watchers to watch. The Kerrisdale Community Centre has a nice indoor pool with lessons for everyone from beginners to people who just want to play in the water. A single visit to an adult to the pool is $5.36. In addition, the centre has a fitness area with a one month pass for adults that cost $30. There is a large basketball court, a youth area, and loads of activities for per-school and school kids. There is also a seniors center and a library under the same roof. I would highly recommend stopping by the centre and grabbing the Recreation Guide with all the details of the Kerrisdale Community Centre. It is well worth your time. I went just a couple of days ago to just sit down in the lobby area and watched people walk by as I studied for a major exam. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Their were several people in and out of the centre of all age groups. There was even a birthday party in one of the rooms that is for rent. I was able to study and use the library with free Wifi from the lobby area. Highly recommend... Check out what the centre has for you at www.kerrisdalecc.com

It's called The Gathering Place for a good reason…read more This community center and homeless shelter based right in the heart of downtown Vancouver is truly one of a kind. Offering everything from laundry services with same-day pick-up (for a low price), public washrooms, and temporary shelter and overnight facilities, this is as good as it gets for the needy in the Lower Mainland. But you don't necessarily have to be needy to pay a visit. I first heard about this place from a good friend who used to work for The Gathering Place, telling me that I should drop by for lunch or dinner one of these days. You've got to be kidding me, I initially thought to myself. Why would I go to a community center when I am literally surrounded by food, in one of the most renowned food hubs in the country that is Vancouver no less! Nonetheless, being the hungry tourist that I am, and intrigued by what this establishment could possibly offer in the way of delectable nourishments, I followed the advice of my friend. Lo and behold, to my amazement I came to find myself at the foot of yet another hidden gem in the concrete jungles of downtown Vancouver. By the gods, everything from curries and pastas to salads and sandwiches, from the sea and from the mountains, The Gathering Place's professional chefs will have you leaving satisfied with simple, tasty staples and generous portions. They have truly proven that they deserves a place among Vancouver's most underrated and cheapest dining establishments... ... serving each meal at a surprising $2.00 per meal. Yes, you read that right. $2.00. Per. Meal. Not only do they have a diverse, astonishing and, might I add, nutritious assortment of breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, but the meals here are served three times a day at specific intervals which can be found on their website (9am to 11am, 12pm to 230pm, and 5pm to 7pm). Each meal is portioned well, generously served in a recyclable, aluminum container, placed inside a paper bag along with the standard eating utensils. As well, a fruit juice box as the accompanying beverage included in the meal. In the two times I've visited The Gathering Place, this has been consistent. The lineups, which can sometimes extend up to half a block in length, are a testament to not only the quality of food you can find at The Gathering Place, but for the relatively good service and facilities that they provide to the community. And so now, we see why this community center is a premier place for locals from near and far to gather and enjoy a hot meal away from the elements. As long as you don't mind braving the outdoor weather or politely standing in a line for a while, The Gathering Place is indeed a safe place to go for a relatively decent bite to eat, especially if you're strapped for cash. Food aside, I'm actually pretty happy I've discovered this place. Vancouver's homeless have it good, man. In fact, better than I thought before I found out about The Gathering Place. It's nice to know that the City of Vancouver has these kinds of services available to those who may be in need. I'll definitely be recommending this community center to anyone who needs a place to stay for the night or needs access to services to help get them back on their feet. Support this local establishment! The next time you come across a hungry person, give them a toonie and tell them to come here for their next meal instead of letting them spend it on McDonald's.

I am a 73 year old woman. I cannot afford a regular facility. The fact that this gym has been…read moreclosed twice in a single week is just ridiculous. The trainer made it a point to inform us that he would be absent, yet you still couldn't find a temporary replacement. You must do better! (I wont even go into the staff who said, "It's free isn't" comment)

State of the art facility previously a rehab center if Im mistaken…read more Parking is never a problem,tons and its free. Theres one cafeteria inside,well atleast you can get some foods to relieved your hunger. One sports store inside i saw some sale bit i didnt buy anything. I was here for education a union educ,class roomr are big and well lighted,temperature is comfi... On my breaks i peep on some rooms that hosting some dance,sports,zumba etc. Very well maotained facility,neat and washrooms are immaculately clean..

Good experience at this community centre earlier this week where we attended a Zumba class…read more The reception staff were efficient and let us pay promptly which was appreciated as we were running late. We received the last few passes to attend the class and rushed upstairs to attend. Our instructor waited a few minutes for everyone to get settled before beginning the class and just like that we were off. As one song became another and the sweat started flowing it was apparent that our instructor really enjoyed the music and leading the class. It certainly didn't come naturally to me but in this case I think it's all about the rhythm, enjoyment and exercise. I would absolutely return for another class here. Nice facilities and welcoming to all.

This community centre is very responsive to the neighbourhood…read more The kid's gym class has been going for years; I am certain that kids of kids are now attending and learning whole body movement. Ballet for all levels from toddler to adult. Line dancing for those who line dance. The library, while small, is well-run and with the floor to ceiling windows, is bright even on a rainy Vancouver day. Important sporting events are shown on the tv in the lobby, popular cartoons at other times. The gym is small, but well-equipped for an average to high workout. It is not a gang-banger hang-out. The gym is definitely inclusive; some folks are there with their gym buddies, others devise a circuit work out, others engage a personal trainer. Currently paper towels are used for wipe downs- I bring my own cloth and toss it in the laundry with my gym clothes. Front desk staff are mainly pleasant; they deal with a diverse clientele and seem to manage well. Focus on "community" and you will have an enjoyable experience at Mount Pleasant Community Centre. Located at 1 Kingsway, across from Gene coffee, parking is a disaster, bus 3, 9, 8, 99 are close by.

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

Great community gym at a low price. There is a franchise gym nearby which is not kept clean, and…read moreit gets crowded during peak times. This brightly lit, clean gym has all the basics to get in a great workout. There is a good variety of group classes too, and the Front Desk staff are warm and welcoming.

I like the new facility. Lots of programs offered. Parking is a huge challenge though- limited…read morespace and is paid.

I am pretty surprised at how small this place is. I was looking for the New Westminster Library and…read moreGoogle map showed it is housed within this building. I came here and discovered there was no parking. Well, the parking lot was across the road and seemed to be attached to the school nearby. It was full that day. I was lucky to find street parking though it was very limited. The library occupied a corner of the building and had probably 10 aisles or less for books to accommodate adults, youth and children books. There were some tables and chairs for patrons to study but this place was beyond sad. The community centre building was really small though it did have a sizeable field behind. That was a bit more spacious. I do hope it will be expanded as the Queensborough area is growing in population and this will be a nice place for the residents to connect with each other.

For a 2-year development, pretty disappointing is this is all they have to show for?! Just…read morere-opened recently, so we are glad that the gym's back for floor hockey, as it was damaged by a fire, thus the delay. Organized the lobby better, and did install some extra meeting rooms. Just wished they renovated the men's shower area better---and install some hooks!!! cheapskates...