Good at first then they get you. Had a membership and after being told prices wouldn't go up they…read moresure as heck did. Brought in 8 people and all had the same experience. Facility is good with good Staff, but pricing left bad taste in mouth.

Very over priced for a mediocre, very crowded gym! The hours are brutal closing at 10 on most…read morenights and sometimes 11, for the price that customers pay there should atleast be an overnight staff to keep the gym open. The basketball court and the outdoor pool are unavailable during the day due to summer camps going on in the area. Not to mention the steam room is out of order 99.9% of the time. I left OAC about a year ago after being a member for years and will not be coming back.

Ottawa is so lucky to have this facility. Located in the Riverside area near Billings Bridge it's…read moregot an unreal amount of stuff happening at all times of the year. Under their umbrella, there's a ton of fitness centres and wellness programs (like the Nepean Tennis Club!) under their "lifefit" heading. I had my first experience here in a summer camp when I was young, and then at a volleyball camp as a teen. As an adult, I appreciate all the clubs and sport leagues available. They also do training courses like CPR and First Aid, and have specialty classes like Fine Art which is cool. Their facility is a big one, and there's a ton to learn and see, so take your time and soak it all in. I'm a big advocate of checking out their website to see what might be of interest to your fine self. You can get an individual or family membership, and there's a lot of options, so if you get confused, maybe go in for a chat. The FieldHouse Bar and Grill is also a part of the centre and serves up breakfast, lunch dinner and snacks and drinks. There's also a sports shop that sells fitness gear like clothing, tennis rackets and they offer restringing which is helpful. They also have banquet and special event services as well as a massage and physiotherapy clinic! If you're looking to get active or make some new friends, this is an awesome place to check out. Also great for kids - they have a massive summer program!

I've never used the sports facilities here, but I really enjoy this location for conferences and…read moremeetings. They have multiple rooms that can be used for a number of different events. The lobby is nice and welcoming and the signage is very helpful to get the guests to where they need to be in the building. The food the catering staff creates is top quality and their event staff must be on point as I've never attended an event where anything went wrong from the venue's perspective. They recently added a temporary extension off the front. I'm not sure what this building houses. It includes an enclosed walkway from the main building to the new temporary building. That walkway is a bit awkwardly placed and makes cab drop-offs and pick-ups somewhat difficult. It's not possible to see the full driveway and getting passed the temporary walkway is a bit of a squeeze in order to get to the cab drop-off/pick-up. But with all new things come a few bumps, so I'm sure they'll figure this out quickly.

One waitress for inside and out with about 30 patrons. She was rude no doubt because of her…read moreworkload. All the beers on the menu were not available so ended up having to have her choose one for me and hope it was good. Food was good though. We had the tacos (fish and pulled pork).

The property is very nice - the tennis courts are located beside the bike path along the Rideau…read moreRiver, and just up from that is the parking lot and gate to the "Clubhouse". The Clubhouse is a really great venue for large group events. I came here in the summer to attend a wedding ceremony and reception. The building is very appealing, with a classy but down-home kind of feel. When you walk in, there are a couple of sofa chairs in the front, the desk and bathrooms are down the hall to the left, and the bar and event room are to the right. The bar was small, but it had a pretty good selection of beer, wine, and liquor. The event room is quite large, with enough room for many tables and chairs, as well as a hardwood dancefloor and a space for a live band or DJ booth, and even a podium with a microphone. The service is great, and so is the food. All the servers and staff were very friendly and professional, making sure to pass around the hors d'oeuvres, serve the dishes, and clear the tables in a timely manner. The food was all very tasty and high-quality. It was a great time and I'd definitely go back!

I'm really disappointed with my recent experiences at GoodLife Queen. I've been a member at this…read moregym for over 10 years, and over the years I've seen the quality of the front desk staff deteriorate significantly. While the gym itself has great equipment and trainers, the front desk experience has become consistently frustrating. Most (not all) of the front desk staff are unfriendly and rarely make eye contact or greet members. It often feels unwelcoming walking in. There are frequently no towels ready, which is inconvenient and reflects a lack of preparation. During the winter, staff don't ensure that people remove their boots, so the path to the change room becomes a wet, messy hazard. It's frustrating for those of us who follow the rules, only to walk through a slushy floor that isn't cleaned up promptly. I've also repeatedly seen staff making TikToks instead of helping members or maintaining the facility. Meanwhile, basic upkeep and member assistance seem to be neglected. It's disappointing to see this decline after being a loyal member for so long. I hope management takes this feedback seriously. A gym should feel clean, organized, and welcoming -- and right now, that's not the experience being delivered.

I was in ottawa for a quick business trip & I'm glad I'm a goodlife member because I can literally…read moreaccess a good gym wherever I go. It was a 15min from my hotel and the staff here are very nice and smiley! Different than the torontos goodlife staff.. definitely. The changeroom is big but I went at 9pm and it was empty - I don't know how packed this would be during a after-work rush. The changerooms were relatively clean and the upstairs was nice, quite and tidy. I liked the turf, even though it's saved for personal training. You are free to enter when there's noone in there though and it's nice and clean. Good area for stretching, mobility exercises and sled push/pulls. Downstairs is the weights area, which is a bit dingy and small. Dumbbell rack area is TINY! Who can workout in this, when there's more than a few people?? There's 2-3 squat racks and 2 benches - eh. Most people here are taking them up and not making good use out of them, so you might have to wait for 2-3 dumbasses to finish their quarter squats or bicep curls with the barbell before you can use it. My eyes can only roll so hard. Oh, also nobody does cardio in this gym so that area is all yours! Great variety of cardio machines. Me gusta. It's not difficult to get a good workout in here, but also it smells like nobody has showered. Like ever. VENTILATION PLS. It's not bad but it sure as hell ain't good.

I'll give this a 4 Star because you get a lot considering what you pay for…read more This review is specific to this location, which is located inside the Superstore. Because of that its hours are limited vs other locations which are 24hrs and bigger. It's a basic straight up gym, which is fine by me. Has a decent spectrum of machines, free weights, and cardio machines. The only thing that prevents the full 5 star is that the ventilation isn't that great. It's on an upper floor, with low ceilings, so it gets very very hot. But overall happy with the value for the low price point.

Honestly this is a great gym location. It is one of the only fit for less I tried that had a…read morestairmaster.I don't like cardio much in the stairmaster seems to be the only machine that motivates me to do some. Honestly I'm a big fan of fit for less they don't charge a big price plus if you get the premium membership you can share your pass with a friend. I have never shared mine but if you are in a relationship maybe you can share it with your spouse. I usually get the block past simply because it gives me the opportunity to go to any location. I like to switch it up because if I stay at the same location for too long I feel like I'm always doing the same workouts. If you want to try a free workout. I believe they give free days to try it out every last Thursday of the month. I would get a membership again in a heartbeat if I didn't live so far now. They have a similar gym in Quebec that is named econofitness... I would love if I could use this pass for both. I also forgot to mention if you do get the black card you can get water bed massage or tanning beds unlimited. I think that's a pretty sweet deal. Your black purse is 10.99$ biweekly and your regular pass I believe is 4.99$ biweekly. Honestly you get great equipment for what you pay for. The machines are printing you and when some of them get broken and it usually doesn't take long before they get fixed.

I'm so torn on how to review OSSC. I think as an organization and what they do, it's an amazing…read morething! The amount of sports they offer and the amount of people in the league is great. They're domed sports are great. However most of the venues that OSSC seems to rent are terrible. Myself and many people I've played sports with in the league have all injured ourselves on their outdoor fields and I've been in games were people have injured themselves on a gym that would be great for kids but have to many obstacles where you can run into if you're of average height! Couple that with the increasing prices of the league and it's driven me to find other leagues that I believe are better run and have better venues.

VERY disappointed with OSSC. At the beginning of the summer season they took my deposit for the…read moreequipment for softball and I was told that I'd have to bring back the bases and mask but not to worry about the balls because they get lost and broken throughout the season. I returned the equipment today and was told that I was being charged from my deposit because I didn't return the balls even though I was told otherwise. I asked if this was a new policy for the upcoming seasons, which was confirmed and that there was nothing I could do about it. I'd say avoid OSSC as they will tell you one thing and then do another and cost you money because of what they said.

If you are young, talented, and interested in competing, this is a great school. There are lots of…read moreopportunities to compete and lots of extra training to make you top notch. If you are anyone else, i.e. not young, not interested in competing, this is a terrible school. You are treated like a cash cow for the competitors. I was a member for over a year, not ONCE did an instructor correct a technique, adjust a stance, or give individual advice. Classes are run like machines. Everyone does the same thing at the same time with the instructor barely looking at the students. When the class is finished, the next one comes in so there are no opportunities to ask questions. The classes are physically demanding so you definitely get a good workout but if you are interested in being a better martial artist, forget it. If all you want is a workout, you are better off joining their cardio kick boxing class (which is very good). I've been a student in martial arts classes in Toronto, Ottawa, London (England), and San Francisco. I had high hopes for Douvris since they have a great competing reputation. However, my competing days are behind me and I was disappointed that at Douvris, the instructors would not look twice at me, despite my obvious enthusiasm and passion for martial arts. If you are a student of the martial arts and over 30, this is not the school for you.

I have been going to Douvris since the beginning of February, 2016. I signed up for the Total Body…read moreTraining program. This allowed me to attend up to 10 classes per week. The classes range from Power (boxing gloves and punching bag), Precision (team up with someone and practice sparring with boxing gloves), and Strength (exercise with weights and cardio). Each class is led by an enthusiastic and friendly instructor who know their routines. They inspire and motivate us, along with the great music playing in the background. At first, I was attending three classes per week. But, after a few months, I upped that to four classes per week. I am feeling fantastic! I have lost at least 2 inches on my waist and have gained 5 pounds. No, that isn't fat. :) Tomorrow, I am moving to Orleans, so I won't be going here anymore. I will miss it greatly. I thoroughly recommend this location if you are wanting to get in shape in a fun and entertaining way.