I was fortunate enough to be staying a few blocks away and already had a membership from my local Y (GTA). They honour it here with very little process involved to get in. An extra bonus that they have a "plus" change-room and I had access to that as well since that was part of my membership which they also honoured. There's certainly bigger Y's than this one - including the one in my suburban community. But bearing in mind that they're in the heart of downtown Montreal, it's still a pretty good size with a bunch of amenities. The gym area is on the top (3rd or 4th) floor, so I caught the pool, a couple studios, gymnasium and others on the way up. The gym was fairly well supplied and should have most of what you're looking for. I mostly just use free weights and a running track anyway which they had available. The plus change-room was really nice! Funny enough it was quite a bit bigger than my local one, though the rest of the facility is smaller. The provide towel service, carpeted areas by the lockers, a large and well-functioning steam room and a large whirlpool. Just note that you'll need to have your own lock. My Y has a system where you can leave your card in the locker in order to bring a key with you, but this one you need your own lock. I'm not sure how it works for the other change-room. Glad I made my visit here to get energized and make a small dent in burning the excessive calories I took in on my trip to Montreal. Staff were really nice and helpful too. read more

I love the Y. This Y in particular is in a perfect location if you work downtown. They have discounts to give to you if you work for certain places, which is great. Recently they changed their pay structure to be biweekly. If you're regular price individual, it comes out to a little over $30 for two weeks, around $60 a month. The facilities are decently taken care of. Nothing is too messy and they frequently have cleaners going in and out of the change rooms. The studios are pretty clean and spacious (though some classes are PACKED, even if it's inside the gym.) the change rooms are okay, I've never had issues getting a locker before. There are a variety of classes you can take and all of them are fun! I've tried quite a few of them and I don't remember any being bad at all. The teachers are great and are bilingual. Because classes are often busy, they can't really focus too much attention to you during classes. However, they are always open to speaking with you after classes. With the Y membership, you also get 10 friend passes to use and 2 fitness instructor training sessions. You have to renew your membership yearly (no, it doesn't just roll over). Staff are extremely kind and helpful in the front desk as well. read more

Be aware of this gym! The trainers are really unprofessional and aggressive. Locker rooms and pool are dirty and equipment is basic and outdated. It is overpriced for what it is. Much better gyms out there! read more

I've been coming here on and off for a couple of years now and as far as facilities and instruction goes, I've never had a bad experience. I'm not a gym rat, hanging out for 2-3 hours a day is not my idea of fun. I like just going in, do my 30 minutes of cardio on the machines, and then free weights, balance ball, mat work whatever and then shower and leave. Or I alternate with one of their classes to make sure things don't stay monotonous. I can do that here as long as you get a machine before 5:30pm when it's peak time and everyone shows up after work. Plus they offer so many group classes, its fun trying new stuff out. The staff are really helpful and friendly and explain everything to you patiently. I've never had issues with creepy dudes which I've seen take place at other gyms. Facilities are clean which is VERY important in a sweaty gym. As for the changing rooms, sauna and showers, wear your flip-flops in the showers just to be safe. Other than that, its great that they have hairdryers and mirrors where you can get yourself presentable again after your workout. They have tons of lockers but during peak times it can get cramped sometime, especially while you you're trying to change your clothes and you have some space hog who takes up the entire bench, all their stuff scattered everywhere and you're trying to find a small spot to at least sit down and put on your socks or balance yourself so you don't crash into the locker of hit someone while you're trying to put on your pants or peel off your sweater. There are different types of intelligences at work in the world, academic intelligence, emotional intelligence, street smarts, style intelligence but by far the rarest one I'm increasingly noticing is the lack of spatial intelligence among most people. read more

I go to this gym to work out with my friends at times and honestly it is good, generally speaking. But there is never any locker space, especially on busy evenings, which can be very irritating. So just keep that in mind before you sign up. And another thing, if they ever tell you that you'll receive one month free when you sign up, they mean if you stay for a full year, the 12th month will be free. That is all I have to say. read more

Great facility. I came here since 2006, and still a member. The only bad thing is people working out there. No one ever heard of a deodorant. Although, the time to avoid this gym is at the peak hours; do not come around 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM. The benches are always full, and the gym is crowded with people. The location is great since it is in the heart of downtown. Staff is very friendly and approachable. Lots of classes and lessons. They have a gym for sports (they have a schedule for that). Youth center is another plus. It allows young people (18 and under) to gather up and they can relax in the room that has several couches, a pool table, and a foosball table. The youth staff (volunteer I presume) are super friendly, and they promote education and prevention of drugs/violence. read more

Good price, central location and a good variety of machines and classes offered. Unfortunately a large number of people frequent this gym, so it is hard to get a machine, sometimes even at non-peak hours, as well as having a time-limit of 30 minutes and a sign-up sheet can be annoying. A large gym with multiple floors. The locker rooms are decent, a lot of showers along with a sauna. read more

I got the full (student) summer membership for about $87 (+tax) for 3 months. Very clean and well maintained gym. So many different activities (some open to all). There's swimming pools, workout rooms, basketball courts and so on. Very well equipped and very nice staff! There is also a recreation centre open for the youth for after school "hang out and chilling" place, equipped with TVs, couches, pool table... the aim is to keep the kids out of trouble! I definitely recommend this gym! read more

If you're thinking of having you children take swim classes here. Don't. The swim instructors are all children that would rather be doing something else with their time and you can tell. They start classes 5-10mins late cause they are standing there talking and flirting with one another, sipping iced coffee and not giving any attention to the children. They don't even bother going into the water and barely gives them a proper lesson. I would take your money and just go to a nicer pool with your kids. read more

I love this place. I've had a membership for a year now and I think its a great place. There aren't many 'dude bros' who just stare at each other in the mirror while pumping iron. I love that theres a lot of older people during the day, made me less self conscious in the beginning haha. Customer service: Fantastic, you can ask for a free 1 day trail. They are super nice and can always help you. Sometimes, during 'rush our' (lunch time and after the work day) theres a link up to get them to scan your card, but it goes by fast. Locker Room: Kept clean, the showers are ok, sometimes they look a little dirty, but wtv. Pool: I loveeee this pool! I only started using it recently but members always have access to 2 lanes no matter what activity is going on so you don't have to wait around. Sometimes you have 3 people swimming in your lane, but more people are respectful. Classes: I have yet to take any classes! read more

I've been a member for years. Now I summer in Montreal and winter in Mexico. Having owned a racquet/swim club, I am always impressed with how well this place is managed. With 5,000 members, locker rooms are clean; water quality (I am a swimmer) is A+; classes are well-organized; the rates are fair. I travel through the States twice a year. This is the best YMCA I've found. read more

The staff is friendly and helpful. But having to bring 2 locks is a royale pain in the behind. Also, the locker rooms and the gym and pool are almost always crowded and that makes me feel claustrophobic. I like the face buttons they have on your way out. I wish they would increase the yoga classes and offer self-defense as part of the membership. read more

After bad experience with nautilus plus, YMCA just gives way better service. I would say standard service at least. Although it is further to me than nautilus plus, but I would rather travel a little bit more to receive the service I deserve! Great building, and clear sections. You need a better mood for a better workout! read more

Nice, clean and the staff is first class!. Good equipment and machines are for the most part up to date.

Love the Y. I've been a member on and off for years now and don't have anything bad to say really! The equipment is great, the squash courts are plentiful, and the classes offered are varied and fun! Only bad thing is that there's a massive wait list for permanent lockers, and when do you get one it's super tiny. But really, other than that, great gym for a great price! read more

Don't get me wrong, YMCA is great for its price and variety of fitness options. Includes fitness center, pool, scheduled classes and intermural sports. However, I go only for the gym and none of the other added features. The gym itself is decently sized, however machines and equipment are pretty old. Biggest problem I've had with the Y is that its almost ALWAYS packed. Workout benches and cardio machines are especially hard to get at night on weekdays. If you're looking for only gym options, its probably better to look elsewhere. read more

I was there for like 3 months, nice place, lots of activities, nice machines, staff are nice...very good access to the metro. Since then I want to get back but I live far now read more

Terrible gym, bad hours, close entire gym for maintenance without warning, lots of staff that do nothing because weights always everywhere, so many people there you have to wait for everything...good reviews here only for price which is pretty good. read more

It's a nice facility with personal trainers on site,indoor pool, indoor basketball court and most equipments needed to get your workout done! People at from desk always friendly,ask for Claudia she's the one always smiling even during QC winter season! read more

Big Ymca , they have almost everything, just ask for all services inside. Good spot for sport in downtown.

Fantastic location - just opposite the metro. The machines are all modern and in good condition but it can get very busy. I went at peak-time recently and couldn't get on anything so after about 10 minutes of standing about, I ended up leaving. Brilliant facilities and so many great classes - amazing price too! read more

Good facilities, great employees, excellent lifeguards! Members plus room is a big plus if you like steam rooms.

Great classes!! I only go here for classes and the ones I take are very rewarding! I'm not a machine person and I like to dance and workout so for me Groove and Aero-Latin are the top on my list for classes to take. There is spinning. dance mix, yoga, karate, African dance, step, boot camp and so much more! Aero-Latin every Wednesday by Christine is one of the best workouts I've ever had in my life! The music is so engaging, the teacher pushes you (in a good way), the movements are fun and you SWEAT! And yes! I love to sweat! Only complaint with this YMCA is it is downtown so there are sooo many people that register. It can get, no it IS very busy after work hours like around 6ish. It's quite spacious though with about 4-5 floors. There's a smaller mini gym on the second floor but you need a special key to access the machines. Top floor is the main machine floor and it gets quite busy. I recommend checking out the group classes. It's more fun and more motivating! 40 bucks for students and about 52 for non-students. read more

Hi everybody, just want to share my story about my terrible experience with the horrible service that was provided by YMCA in Montreal. In April 2015 I came to YMCA Centre-Ville to reactivate my membership (which was on hold due to serious injury). The year before, when I had put my membership on hold, customer service told me that I will only need to bring a doctor's note to have it reactivated. It seemed simple. After my recovery I brought a note from the doctor and Brent (customer service) told me that he needed to look into my file and he was going to contact me in two days. I was surprised he needed so much time? And he told me he needed to speak with his supervisor Boydjan Arsha but that she was out. I ask if he had my phone number and e-mail and he confirmed, yes. After 8 days nobody had contacted me. I came again and Brent wasn't working at that day so I spoke with his supervisor B. A. (Boydjan Arsha). She told me that she can't do anything because my case was already started by Brent and when he would come back he would contact me. I said ok. Two weeks passed, and nobody contacted me. I was shocked and came back again. I saw Brent and he didn't explain why he didn't contact me. At that time I was really frustrated about all this situation and I just wanted to get my membership reactivated and that's it. But Brent told me that because the membership was on hold for 1 year they can't give me the 4 months that was remaining of my membership. They proposed that I pay for an additional 1 year contract with them and in this case they would give me my 4 months (that I had already paid for). I said that was ridiculous and that I wanted to speak with his supervisor B. A. She came and repeated again what Brent said to me. I asked why I had to pay for an additional year just to get the rest of my membership, since the person who put my card on hold 1 year ago told me to just bring a doctor's note but never mentioned a one year maximum hold period. B. A. didn't want to hear anything. So I went to see the director. The director solved the problem within two minutes, with an apology. Finally i got my 4 months back and was happy about this. Brent registered my card for the extension. I ask him at that time if he could transfer me to YMCA Hochelaga, as it's closer to my house. He told me that since I'm not a student I don't need to have a transfer because I can just go to any YMCA. I thought the problem was solved. In May I started to go to YMCA Hochelaga but the girl from customer service told me that I don't have access to their branch. I was again super disappointed about Brent's service, as I felt he gave me the wrong information. The girl told me that she can help me by transferring me. I filled out a form and that was supposed to be it. (By the way the price at YMCA downtown (which I paid) is more than in YMCA Hochelaga.) After that, I was training at the YMCA Hochelaga for two months without any problem. At the beginning of July, as I was passing through customer service, the girl stopped me saying that I can't train at their branch because I'm not transferred there. I told her that I was coming to their YMCA already for two months without any problem. She told no, the transfer wasn't done. At this time Myriam Kincade, Coordinator, Member Services, came to speak to me. I explained my story and she told me, "Sir that's your problem and you have to solve it." I don't think that is a nice approach to solve problems. I told her that I'd like to use their service that day as I already put my son in daycare, came there and planned my day. She refused and she threatened to call the police if I go into the gym. I felt absolutely disrespected. I try to call the main office but without any success. I came back home very upset about their service. It's difficult to find time for myself (I have a small baby) and Kincade just ignored me. She didn't even try to hear me. A couple of days later, I came to the director of YMCA Hochelaga, Richard St-Yves, located downtown, to complain about their service and he told me that he needed time to investigate and he would call me the next day at a certain time. He called me the next day to tell me that he can't speak with me as he's in a rush somewhere and he would call me again the next day. Since that time he didn't contact me. That's the terrible service I was provided by ''customer service" at the YMCA. I WILL NEVER USE THEIR SERVICE AGAIN. Even if they have the following words on their site: The YMCAs of Québec FROM MY EXPERIENCE, I DON'T BELIEVE ANY OF THESE WORDS. Our mission We build stronger communities by providing opportunities for everyone to lead fulfilling, active, healthy and engaged lives. Our values * Inclusion * Collaboration * Engagement * Caring * Excellence * Respect read more

Great gym, great price. Great instructors. A wonderfully wide selection of classes. They have swimming lessons for babies and toddlers too.

great place to work out and staff are friendly and like others mentioned avoid the peak hours in the early evening. You must beware of theft in the locker room. My lock has been cut off once and my money and metro pass stolen. There have been others who were less fortunate and lost watches and wallets. They should post better signs that thieves are actively working the facility and a lock is no guarantee. read more