The Oakville YMCA is a true community place to exercise and connect…read more As you enter you find Xiomara at the front desk with her kind smile and always ready to guide you in the right direction , she is patient and knowledgeable and makes you welcome and comfortable. Great classes, very friendly instructors always there to give you special guidance if needed. The gym upstairs is very well equipped, clean and full of natural light.

I blame the Oakville Y and their genius Techno Gym equipment for my inability to work the weight…read moreroom at any other YMCA. Every member gets a smart key and free personal training session when you sign up. Then they go around with you to every machine, load your height/weight and they test to see how much weight you should be lifting. After that, every time you go by yourself, you just plug the key in to the machine, the chair moves to where it should be and the weights configure to the perfect arrangement (until you get stronger and have to reconfigure). The key also stores how much you've been doing over time, tracks your cardio, allows your personal trainer to message you and suggest changes to your program - it's great. The YMCA itself is a great facility for families - they have a lot of swimming lessons, day care stuff, exercise classes, etc. I've heard guys complaining that the free weight area sucks compared to Good Life (I wouldn't know, I think the little bin of 5 lb dumb bells and medicine balls are top notch). This YMCA loses a star for classes. They only have one or two classes every morning, then one at noon, and maybe one or two more in the evening - way less than the Toronto YMCAs. They don't have spinning every morning either (however, I like the Oakville spinning instructors a lot - all of the classes are very tough and challenging - no duds unlike some other facilities).

Someone stole my $30 water bottle at this location in the change room, and the staff won't do…read moreanything to ask anyone who took my bottle and call out the behavior that this is a crime, the staff keep saying its misplaced, but where is the one thats exactly the same, and why will this person take home a bottle when he didnt bring one in the first place. This place is so dumb and full of excuse and wont admit theft when as mentioned in other review dozens thef has already happened here this year and they should put posters with counts of theft reported to warn people never bring anything that has any value. And they tried to shut me up to tell people what happened to me. So disgusting. never again. Please be aware that people steal your stuff at YMCA. Just imagine how disgusting it is that you are in the same room with thieves. Worst waste of money and headach instead of having fun. Also please be aware that some people's locker got cut in the change room. They do nothing to prevent that from happening. I would suggest to go someplace with better security measures. Don't think it won't happen to you. By the way, the staff were lying to me, at first they said they will contact me if they found my stuff. But later when I confronted them about camera footage, they said I need to file a report to the police about theft. And they were making fun of me reporting 30 dollar, as if that's not a lot of money to lose and I really like the bottle and this is the second time i lost a bottle there. Ymca should fire those staff. Apparently there are a lot of fake reviews added by the management. They've also blocked me for telling the truth in their social media, which violated my freedom of speach. Hope they go bankrupt soon! If you want to get your valuables stolen, feel free to go at your own risk

This is a place where people are supposed to feel a sense of community and safe, especially…read morechildren. This location absolutely does not live up to those standards. My 13 year old daughter was using the gym there when a grown male began harassing her. Here are the facts to what happened and what the management's response was. I dropped my daughter off to do her work out at this location. Unfortunately, my wife and I were both in the middle of a project so was not able to stay with her but we were not worried as we felt that she was SAFE there. Near the end of her work out, she was approached by an adult male who asked her how long she was going to be. During her work out, she took a snap of herself to send to a friend as children do these days. She may have inadvertently got this male in the background. He became angry and asked her if she was taking pictures of him. When she tried to explain, he wasn't listening to her. He took his phone out and started recording her. It is unclear if it was at this point or later on when other members got involved the he called her fat and said she has a fat stomach. When he started recording her she Very Loudly told him Stop recording her and asked him WHY he was recording her. Her being loud is what drew the attention of the other members. 2 male members came to her aid as well as a female member. He became very belligerent towards the other member, tell them .... off. I was actually on the phone with my daughter at this point because she called me and I can hear this in the background. When I get there, she was already in the office with the female adult which aided her and some staff members. Shortly after I arrived, a Sergeant from Peel Region Police arrived to investigate. The Sergeant spoke with myself, the Female witness, at lease one of the male witnesses and the staff as well as the Adult male in question (once they were able to find him). No charges were able to be laid as there was not physical contact made. That is what we were told . I was told by the staff that there would be an incident noted on his file. That was not acceptable to me and I demanded that he be banned from the YMCA. I wanted him banned because not only did my daughter NOT feel safe and was afraid to go back because she might run into him again but I didn't want any other young people to possibly have a similar experience . They told me that only the program director or general manager would be able to do that. I sent the general manager an email that day (Saturday). Monday morning I called the center to speak with the Program Director who was not in. I left my information for him to call me back when he was to get in in the afternoon. After waiting and not getting any type contact by the management team, I called him back and was told that he was in a meeting. I was then informed that the General Manager would be dealing with this. I received an email later from her asking that we afford her some time to speak to her staff and investigate. I told her I appreciated her taking this matter seriously and told her about the 2 men and 1 lady who intervened on my 13 year old daughters behalf. I also told her that they spoke to her staff and that her staff on duty that day should have their information and that I would await her review. To recap the timeline, this incident happened on Saturday, I sent an email Saturday. Monday I had to contact the center instead of them contacting me. The General Manager asked me for a few day to review on Monday. Thursday afternoon just before 3pm, I had still not heard back from anyone so I sent another email to ask about the status. Just before 7pm she finally responded to me by tell me that she could call me "tomorrow" and to reply to her directly with a good time to call. I'm not sure as to why she had to say directly as my communication was directly to her unless she didn't want me to continue to tag the CEO of YMCA in the emails as well. She calls me the next day and tells me that my daughter won't have to worry about running into him "in the near future". I asked her what that means. I tell her that I assumed that means that he is suspended and not banned outright. She told me that she reviewed the footage and spoke with 2 witnesses and she said that they didn't hear anything prior to to my daughter very loudly saying "Why are you recording me? Stop recording me!" That is when they stepped in. She didn't speak to the lady as she deemed that she wouldn't have any information because she wasn't standing directly next to them. I pointed out the fact that that just because she wasn't STANDING right next to them doesn't mean that she didn't hear anything or wasn't observing from a distance. She then tells me that there are procedures that they have to follow. She tells me that in the footage, he wasn't any closer that 5 feet from her, like that is supposed to make any difference. Basically, they aren't going to do anything.

Highly recommend this place for any tech/science focused kids! We are new to Oakville and needed to…read morefind a camp for our son over the summer. As he is not a fan of sports, the classes offered at Idea Lab Kids were perfect. Once we started attending, I have been more than impressed with the attention given by the owner, Darcy, and staff to the kids and the great activities they do each day. Our son, who has ADHD and anxiety challenges, has been up early and ready to get to camp each day. He enjoys the variety and interesting tasks and has been able to make some great friends as well. We'll be attending some classes at Idea Labs during the school year and coming back for camp next summer!

Just signed up for a one month gym membership to try out River Grove before I commit to a longer…read moremembership. The fitness facility has gone under renovations previously so that's why I chose this community centre over the other dated locations. All of the equipment is pretty new and there's a variety of cardio machines, free weights, and resistance machines. I would assume that the facility would be more crowded during rush hours but luckily I usually go during the afternoons. They also have a group fitness room and several squash courts below. I definitely have to say that River Grove offers much more for a cheaper price than Anytime Fitness. Another plus is that they have several membership options if you can't commit to a year. The con so far is the uncleanliness of the change room. So far I'm liking this fitness centre for the price I am paying.

This place is a well kept community centre. There are a lot of equipment available on the second…read morefloor. It's split in 3 sections. One for cardio, which is full of treadmills, elliptical, biking station, and stair master. TVs are station in front so you can keep yourself occupied if you didn't bring your own music. Two is the lifting area. There's squat racks and plenty of room for barbell exercises. There's a number of workout benches for dumbbell workout routines. Problem is that after dinner on a weekday, this place is full. High school and university swarm this place around 8:00pm to 10pm, so avoid it if you can otherwise you'll be waiting forever. Three is the class area. They have yoga and step class here. I've attended the step class twice before and it is intense. This location has a lot of other things to offer, such as a swimming pool and classes. You'll have to look it up ahead of time and register. I don't see myself going to another gym any time soon.

Really disappointed with Hub Climbing Mississauga. The Kilter Board hydraulics have been down for…read moreabout 2-3 months now, and there's been little to no clear communication or timeline for when it'll actually be fixed. That's a major feature of the gym, and a big reason why a lot of people go there. It's frustrating to keep paying full price when equipment like this isn't available for such a long time. Maintenance issues happen, but this has gone on way too long without proper updates or solutions. Definitely expected better. The setting team also lacks the ability to consistently set a high volume of climbs. They recently started setting 2/3 of a wall instead of the entire thing. The prices aren't worth this type of effort they're producing considering that Hub Climbing is on one of the higher ends of pricing.

The gym is pretty spacious with tall walls. More top ropes…read morethan boulders. A lot of creative and challenge routes!

I was looking for the perfect gym for a while until I found Raw Fitness. The owner stacked the gym…read morewith such great workout machines that you typically won't find in other gyms. The gym is super clean, has lots of parking, a small sauna, and extremely helpful and knowledgeable owners who are also certified personal trainers. Going there feels like family. I am so happy to have found Raw Fitness. The monthly fee is very good value if you care about cleanliness, awesome equipment, a super friendly atmosphere, generous opening hours and an overall great experience.

Some things never change... And the downtown Hamilton YMCA is one of those timeless dumps. More…read morethan ten years later, this place is the same dilapidated sinkhole people call "a gym". The hallways make you feel like you're walking through a psychiatric ward and the locker room makes you feel like you were time-warped to the '90s. The lockers are small and rancid: imagine the smell of curry body odour and old man crotch straps. Barf! I was there for a run, but couldn't wait to escape! Menu - N/A Food - N/A Drink - N/A Hours - 5 stars: It's open 7 days a week, 365 days a year, even on holidays, that's pretty sweet, if you have absolutely nothing to do except go to the YMCA on a holiday. They open at 5:30 AM and close at 10:00 PM on weekdays, weekend and holiday hours vary. Not bad. Location - 5 stars: Not sure if the location actually gets 5 stars or 1. You're right in the heart of downtown Hamilton - ugh, a reaction that, for most people, would be a mix between spontaneous vomiting and a sense of nostalgia for "Old Hamilton". Wait Time - N/A Service - 4 stars: Thank god, the attendant who signed me up for the one day pass had decent manners. She was polite, sensible, and knew what she was doing. This is a rarity in a jungle of hill billy folks wandering the streets of downtown like "The Walking Dead". Venue/Vibe - 1 star: I did not feel safe! From the locker room to the gym, I was clutching my wallet for dear life - no kidding. You will see eyes dart over your valuables. Keep your wallet and phone near you and do not put them in your locker - it's not safe! Cleanliness - 1 star: If I could draw a picture representing the YMCA, it would be a toxic dump. From the lockers to the gym equipment to the hallways and rooms, it looks filthy. You would think that they would invest in renovating this place, guess not. Washrooms - 1 star: A birthplace for Hamilton cockroaches, the toilets and showers are also the perfect place to get your next plantar wart. If you have to pee - or heaven forgive, poop, you'll be sorry if you've got any relief here. Hold on tight. House Rules - N/A Cost - 3 stars: $11 for a one-day pass for the gym, including lockers, sauna, cardio equipment and weights. $1 extra for towels, but towels stunk even before using it - gross. I suppose you get what you get for a "poor man's" gym membership. X factor - 1 star: The only thing special about downtown Hamilton's YMCA is that it's a great place to get robbed when you go for a work out. Even if you dodge the thieves, try avoiding the ancient-dust-gathering gym equipment or landfill locker rooms. Downtown Hamilton YMCA, you need to clean up your act - big time. I came here for swimming classing in the '90s and came today for a workout in your gym; nothing has changed. Splash a coat of fresh paint, update your equipment, renovate your locker rooms; just invest in your gym! What are you doing with all those membership fees for the last two decades? For Yelpers, avoid this "gym" like your trashy ex; this place is a slimy disappointment and makes you wonder why you even considered coming here. Go elsewhere!

Staff friendly, trainers knowledgeable helpful. Equipment satisfied, classes excellent. Prices…read moreare very high, even with assisted low income membership, with ten percent increase every twelve months fifty two weeks my membership is over forty dollars a month, cant imagine how much for non assisted. I am with rymal road highway fifty three location between upper james and wentworth. Luckily i have funding that allows me to continue, otherwise i would switch to world gym or similar for ten dollars per month or twenty with classes and personal trainers. Please make affordable memberships

Appleby Ice Centre is amazing. Came here for a lacrosse game in mid July. The location is right off…read moreof QEW, and there is tons of parking. For food and other necessities, there is vending machines and, bathrooms accessible from all 4 rinks. There is tons of seating in and around all arenas especially 1 and 2. Rinks 3 and 4 are all summer ice. But that is different for 1 and 2, to assist lacrosse. It's almost like 2 different arenas 3,4 then 1,2.

Nice, big, bright and clean. Very kid friendly and easy to get around. If you're looking for ice…read morepad 3 or 4, it might be easier to park around the side of the building so you will have a shorter walk. Ample dressing room space and seating.