This review is specifically for the pool(s). The facilities are really good, although the changing…read moreroom/showers are fairly primitive. The salt water pools are both nice--a good sized lap pool and a warmer leisure for water walking and kid fun, as well as a river for floating and relaxing. There is also a giant water slide. The downside is the management of the pools, or lack thereof. Don't expect rules to be enforced, especially in summer, when the lifeguards are almost exclusively teenagers. Kids play in the lap lanes, which disappear with little regard to the schedule. I saw a child dive into the shallow end of the kids' pool and not one of the three lifeguards said anything or perhaps even noticed. Usually there's only one swim lane during aquafit, even if the class is sparsely attended. If you want equipment--water weights, for instance--you often have to hunt down someone to get them for you from a back room. Most gyms I've been to have that equipment readily available. During aquafit classes, the music is so loud that the people in the water often can't hear the instructor, and the instructors are already miked. The volume is headache-inducing at times. Additionally, the music itself is generally very bad. In the morning, it's the same hits of the 70s on a loop ("American Pie" every morning gets old quickly) and in the evenings it's even worse. Little effort seems to go into matching what people in the aquafit classes might enjoy--it's just typical aerobics music, with no imagination or common sense put into the song choice, given that the majority of the people in the classes are 65-plus. (Pre-1960 music actually had a beat--people jitterbugged to it!) I mention music because it's loud, there's no escaping it, and having contemporary country (for example) blaring in your ear isn't always what you want when you're trying to unwind after a long day.

Everytime I go to this rec centre pool. Someone decides to take a dook in it. They need to get…read morebetter dook control here because people just have loose cracks that want to dook everywhere.

Great facility, great staff. The place has been run responsibly with a real commitment to safety…read morethroughout the COVID pandemic. This is a real jewel in the Duncan/North Cowichan area's crown!

The actual swimming pool is "okay". Nothing to write home about though considering it is barely 10…read moreyears old and has a poor design and lacked of any type of attractiveness or a single creative thought when it was built. Considering it was built in 2008 for some Indian Games event it was clearly rushed. The facility looks aged beyond its years, a 60's style pool with stained tile floors that give the impression of uncleanliness and filth. There was no foresight whatsoever for spectators which is really unforgivable since it was made to host some Indian event. 10 years later a handful of individual chairs line one wall for spectators. A total fail! This, however, must be expected in a town appropriately called Drunken Duncan by even its own residents. The lifeguards and Instructor staff is equally sub-par with many inapptopriatly showing off gaudy and awful looking gang tattoos which is on par with "The City Of Totems" reputation. Full sleeve tattoos, neck tattoos, tramp stamps, and horrid looking leg tattoos are the norm for the pool staff. Certainly not appropriate for young children and especially not for swimming instructors teaching young children, yet it flourishes at this tax payer funded facility. If you have children, and especially young boys, you definitely do not want to be going into the men's change room on most days. I thought it was me, but after doing some research I see that there have been numerous complaints over the years of old men, lingering completely naked for excessive amount of time in the male change room on a regular basis. I have witnessed this myself on numerous occasions, and it appears that this happens on purpose, frequently, and I can imagine for no other purpose other than to satisfy some sick pedophilia condition. The staff are well aware of this, there have been news stories written about it, yet it continues unabated. So if you have young male children, please be aware of this before bringing them into the Men's Change Room and certainly don't allow them to go in there by themselves. I found it shockingly disgusting that this very issue has been brought to the city of Duncan and the Pool Administrators on several times, with several articles being posted in local newspapers about it, and yet all that has ever been done is the City comes oit in support for these creepers and says that it's normal for people to be naked while changing into or out of swimwear. But that is not what the issue is. It's elderly, creepy, pedophile looking men that are fully naked and remain naked while watching young children get dressed and undressed. It is totally inappropriate and wrong. Yet the City of Duncan nor the staff at the Aquatic Center will do a thing about it. So just be forewarned about this and make your own decision. If you choose to use the men's change room on a regular basis, you will understand completely what I'm talking about in short order. Finally, in true Drunken Duncan Style, the city has put up a number of No Parking signs directly in front of the main entrance to the Aquatic Center. Signs that they erected, but have never had any interest in enforcing. Despite this, on any given day, at any given time, there are numerous vehicles parked directly under these signs in willful non-compliance. Pool staff have been made aware of it numerous times and they just shrug their shoulders saying there's nothing they can do about it. In fact, even City of Duncan vehicles park in contravention to their own signs that they have erected, because the rules just don't apply to them of course! Or anyone else it seems for that matter! And while speaking of parking, be very careful that you do not leave any valuables inside your vehicles that are visible. At most times, and especially in the evenings, there are gangs of unsavory looking teenagers that congregate, skateboard, despite signs to the contrary, and are generally just looking for trouble and looking for something to steal I'm sure. There is no Security there, I've never seen the police patrol the area, and it's no wonder that a 10 year old brand new swimming facility looks like it's on its last legs and appears to have been in operation for 60 years. However, I keep having to remind myself that this is Duncan after all! Who could possibly be surprised?

Pleasantly surprised with how interesting and fun the mini golf course was designed! Lovely…read morescenery! We will be coming back !

I didn't give the mini goft range a very good rating because it is quite boring and very tired…read more there are other alternatives in Victoria that can provide a much more entertaining experience.

I have added a comment twice before only to have it not appear. I question why only one negative…read morecomment can be listed? Last attempt - When making my annual trip west to avoid the cold of Calgary I can always rely on the oasis of Fit-Co in Duncan to keep my sanity. Prices are comparable to Calgary - cheaper if you consider when needing a spotter for some of my heavier lifts, Kim or someone is always there for gratis. I do like places like Good Life Fitness in Calgary but it always feels like there is an upsell in supplements on top of the $$$/month person training bill. Great equipment, great people and an attitude of 'come for the training and leave your egos behind.' I guess this is why Fit-Co has been around for almost 40 years (boy I'm getting old).

Ripped? Maybe eventually. Ripped off? Definately, and from the get go…read more This gym's owner has always been completely out-to-lunch when it comes to his gym membership prices. In 2002 they were 2 times the average monthly gym rate in North America. Fifteen years later I see he has the same equipment except now the membership on a month to month basis is $75.00. Thats $900 per year over 5 years (well you do the math). Outrageously gougy in nature. Advertises personal trainers; doesn't have any. This gym owner is cheap and dishonest and should be ashamed of himself. He doesn't even have air conditioning and it is hotter than haiti in there in the summer. You could have the ultimate bowflex machine in your home for less than his monthly rate, plus it would be a current and up to date. The owner has a relative that fixes his equipment when it breaks, which is often. Seek out a economical alternative to this dinosaur of a gym with the ugly dirty change rooms and the no a/c. Get a grip K I M. People do aspire to be ripped. NOT RIPPED OFF.

Love the gym and the yoga classes. Community minded people and 24/hr gym access. Jaya is the best :)read more

Cycle Therapy and mechanic Dale saved the trip! I had a…read moretrail mishap just a few miles into a Lake Cowhich trail ride that trashed my derailer. My hubby hobbled me together in order for me to barely bike downhill into this excellent shop. They not only had the derailer, hanger, chain, cassette all in stock that I needed but helped me get back to ride for reasonable fair price. We Really appreciated the mechanic shop and nice staff. Also, there's more, if you are in the market for a bike, they also have a well stocked bicycle shop for new acoustic, or e-bikes. This is a new feeling nice, air conditioned store and also had nice cycling apparel. Extra bonus was it was next-door to Duncan market pastry and coffee shop, which was also amazing. I guess if you're gonna break down, this was the place to break down, thanks cycle therapy.

We were a walk in with a mt bike tire going flat after riding from Cowichan lake to Duncan. ALL the…read morestaff were very welcoming and the technician was a solid reputable guy with decades of experience. They changed the flat tire on the spot and had us on our way in no time. It was delightful talking to them about the trails, and all things biking and keen people .

=== 1. VERDICT/VALUE What awaits you nicely tucked out of…read moretown (far away enough from the city, yet not as far as Central Saanich/Sidney) just off the highway is this little mini golf oasis that offers three rental accommodation units too (complete with unlimited mini golf). Five stars go towards this well-maintained gem! === THE GOLF Adults are $12.85 and kids are $8.55. That gets each of you 18 holes of golf and there's something for everyone: young, old, beginner, and advanced. At least two of the holes have a couple of options for you to hit into, which result in closer or further placement for the hole situated down below. $5 allows you to play again. === 3. SERVICE We were helped by a couple of ladies and both seemed friendly. They tend to what looked like plants they sell in the clubhouse as well as a small ice cream freezer (which starts at $4 a bar I believe). === 4. ENVIRONMENT It's a picturesque location with two big fountains and ups, downs, bridges over water and plenty of artificial turf and garden features. Wheelchairs and baby strollers will make it over most but not all of the holes (some had stairs only to get up or down). Parking is available in a decent-sized lot in front.

Fun, beautiful, and a bit challenging in the water park like setting!…read moreThe garden was meticulous and ever changing as you played through. Each hole was set up differently and it was fun to see who did the best! You should come to play a game yourself or bring the family!