Vancouverites are known for their high level of fitness and penchant for outdoor sport activities, no matter the weather. Yoga is extremely in vogue, and there are quite a lot of yoga studios around town. There are also plenty of fitness centers to choose from, as well as places to play golf, tennis, and go for a swim. Rollerblading is also a popular pastime in Vancouver, and a favorite place to rollerblade (mostly in the summertime) is on the seawall, around False Creek, English Bay, and Stanley Park. Vancouverites practice a variety of martial arts, and there are quite a few studios offering classes and continuing training.
Fitness Centers
Ron Zalko Total Body Fitness and Yoga — http://www.ronzalko.com/
Full-service fitness center offering all kinds of fitness classes, including yoga and pilates. Top of the line gym equipment, air-conditioned, personal training. Childcare available. Wide range of membership options, free introductory visit.
Location:
1807 West 1st Avenue (at Burrard in Kitsilano)
Vancouver, BC
604-737-4355
30 Minute Hit — http://www.30minutehit.com/
High-intensity Boxing/Kickboxing circuit workout just for women. All levels of fitness, locations across the Lower Mainland. Sign up for free trial online.
Locations:
North Vancouver
101 Bowser Avenue
North Vancouver BC
Phone: (604) 904-9654
Port Coquitlam
407-1515 Broadway Street
Port Coquitlam, BC
Phone: (604) 464-5425
South Surrey
2404 King George Highway
Surrey, BC
Phone: (604) 595-1547
Vancouver
1261 East 2nd Avenue (at Clark)
Vancouver, BC
Phone: (604) 254-4269
Richmond
2050-2633 Simpson Road
Richmond, BC
Phone: (604) 279-5425
Maple Ridge
204-20285 Stewart Crescent
Maple Ridge, BC
Phone: (604) 328-4633
info@30minuteHIT.com
Energy Group Fitness —
Boutique studio offering fitness with a social twist. All-group fitness. Full-body strength training, skipping, and Nordic Walking.
Location:
1555 West 7th Ave. (between Granville & Fir)
Studio 227 – 7th Ave Dance Studio.
getfit@energygroupfitness.ca
604.716.3704
Level 10 Fitness — http://level10fitness.ca/
Health, wellness, and professional fitness training company. Personal training, athletic conditioning, group fitness classes, physiotherapy and sports massage.
Locations:
North Vancouver
#110 – 890 Harbourside Drive
North Vancouver BC
604-985-8910
North Shore Winter Club
1325 Keith Road East
North Vancouver, BC
604-985-4135 ext.155
Yaletown
1022 Seymour Street
Vancouver BC
604.985.8910
Fitness World Fitness Centres — http://www.fitnessworld.ca/
Full-service gym, lots of convenient locations. Choose from group classes or individualized fitness with a personal trainer.
Locations:
Downtown 24-Hour Express
1185 W Georgia Street
604.662.777
Downtown Fitness World
1214 Howe Street
604-681-3232
Vancouver Fitness World
Cambie and 12th Avenue
604-876-1009
Kitsilano Fitness World
#200-2150 West Broadway
604-742-4440
Northshore Fitness World
1989 Marine Drive
North Vancouver
604-986-3487
Curves for Women — http://www.curves.com/
Circuit workout, complete cardio and strength training in just 30 minutes. Free weight management classes.
Locations:
Kitsilano
2947 West 4th Avenue
Vancouver, BC
604-732-6047
Kerrisdale
2050 West 41st Avenue
Vancouver, BC
604-263-5559
Mount Pleasant
81 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC
604-872-5667
West Point Grey
2570 Tolmie Street
Vancouver, BC
604-221-1811
Renfrew Heights
1907 Broadway East
Vancouver, BC
604-738-3722
Strathcona
#130 – 2741 East Hastings
Vancouver, BC
604-251-5999
Champlain Heights-Killarney
2750 East 41st Avenue
Vancouver, BC
604-433-0114
Gold’s Gym — http://www.goldsgymcanada.com/
Full-service gym with the latest equipment. Dynamic group classes in yoga, group cycling, mixed martial arts, muscle endurance training, and pilates. 7-day free VIP membership.
Locations:
Gold’s Gym Burnaby
4161 Dawson Street
Burnaby, BC
1.604.298.GOLD (4653)
burnabyca@goldsgym.net
http://www.goldsgym.com/burnabyca
Gold’s Gym University Market Place
2155 Allison Road
Vancouver, BC
1.604.224.GOLD (4653)
vancouver@goldsgymbc.ca
http://www.goldsgymbc.ca
Spartacus Athletic Club — http://www.spartacusathletic.com/
Locally-owned full-service gym. Yoga, Pilates, Boot Camp, Sculpting, Cross Training, and Stepping classes. Membership is $26/month.
Location:
1522 Commercial Drive
604.254.6267
Golf Courses/Driving Ranges by Area
Golf is a popular pastime in Vancouver, and there are plenty of courses and driving ranges to choose from, both public and private.
Burnaby Golf
Burnaby Mountain Golf Course and Driving Range—popular public golf course with driving range, clubhouse, restaurant, and pro shop.
7600 Halifax Street
Burnaby
604 280-7355
Riverway Golf Course and Driving Range—public golf course located on the Fraser River, classic 18-hole championship course with driving range, café, and pro shop.
9001 Riverway Place
Burnaby
604 280-GOLF (4653)
Kensington Pitch and Putt—open to the public as weather permits.
5889 Curtis Street
Burnaby
604 291-9525
Central Park Pitch and Putt—open to the public, as weather permits.
3883 Imperial Street
Burnaby
604 434-2727
Vancouver Golf
http://vancouver.ca/Parks/golf/index.htm
Fraserview Golf Course—public golf course overlooking the Fraser River, with driving range, putting greens, clubhouse, and pro shop.
7800 Vivian Drive
Vancouver
Pro Shop: (604) 257-6923
Langara Golf Course—public golf course with clubhouse and pro shop, no driving range.
6706 Alberta Street
Vancouver
Pro Shop: (604) 713-1816
McCleery Golf Course—public golf course, driving range, putting greens, clubhouse, pro shop, and golf academy.
7188 MacDonald Street
Vancouver
Pro Shop: (604) 257-6923
University Golf Club — http://www.universitygolf.com/
Public golf course located near UBC on university endowment lands, offering first-class golf course and driving range, restaurant, golf shop, and lessons.
Richmond Golf
Quilchena Golf and Country Club — http://www.quilchenagolf.com/
An exclusive members-only club, Quilchena offers a spectacular golf course along with world-class dining and social events for the whole family. Call 604-277-1101 for information on how to apply for membership.
Mayfair Lakes Golf and Country Club — http://www.golfbc.com/courses/mayfair_lakes
A members-only club, Mayfair Lakes is famous for the inspired layout of its golf course. Golf shop and restaurant, events and golf academy. For membership please call 604-276-0585, ext. 124.
Richmond Country Club —
Exclusive country club for members only. Holistic quality resort-style atmosphere offering sports, fitness, aquatics, and social events.
Country Meadows Golf Course — http://countrymeadowsgolfcourse.supersites.ca/
Public golf course with a reputation for excellent course conditions and friendly staff. Clubhouse, practice range, putting greens.
Greenacres Golf Course — http://www.greenacresgolfcourse.com/
Public golf course offering golf shop, and restaurant/lounge.
Tennis
There are many tennis courts in Vancouver, indoor and outdoor, public and private. Many neighborhoods have public tennis courts available to anyone who wants to use them, although they may only be open for use during the day and early evening, and many city parks have public courts available for play.
Vancouver Lawn Tennis and Badminton Club — http://www.vanlawn.com/
A members-only club, the VLTBC has the reputation of being one of the finest racquets clubs in the area. Social and sporting facilities. Located at 1630 West 15th Avenue in Westside Vancouver. For membership call 604-731-2191.
Jericho Tennis Club — http://www.jericho.ca/
A vibrant and prestigious racquet club with over 2,000 members located on the shores of Jericho Beach. Members only. Membership inquiries: 604-224-2348 ext 125.
Tennis in Stanley Park —
Open to the public, no membership required. Lessons, reserved courts, and organized play from May to September of every year.
604-605-8224
West Vancouver Tennis Club — http://www.wvtc.ca/
A not-for-profit private club for enjoyment and practice of the game of tennis, including organized functions and events. Membership required, waitlist.
(604) 922-9733
A complete list of public courts around the city can be accessed at the Vancouver Park Board website: http://vancouver.ca/parkfinder_wa/index.cfm?fuseaction=FAC.FacilityList&ftype=28.
Swimming
Vancouver has 9 indoor public swimming pools open year-round, and 5 outdoor, and you can also swim at the aquatic facilities at UBC. Additionally, there are several beaches open for swimming in the Burrard Inlet in the summertime, and these beaches are also staffed with lifeguards. Keep in mind that the waters of the Inlet are chilly, rarely climbing above 65 degrees Fahrenheit. A complete list of pools can be accessed from the Vancouver Park Board website, which can be found here: http://vancouver.ca/Parks/rec/pools/index.htm. Here are a few of the more major pools:
Vancouver Aquatic Centre — http://vancouver.ca/ParkFinder_wa/index.cfm?fuseaction=FAC.PoolDetail2&fac_id=746
Address: 1050 Beach Avenue
Type: Indoor
Pool Length: 50m
Phone: 604-665-3424
Cost: $5.15/single-use adult admission, $3.60/youth, $2.60/child
Second Beach Pool—only open in the summer season
Address: Stanley Park Drive (across from the Lost Lagoon)
Type: Outdoor, Salt-water
Phone: 604-257-8371
Cost: $5.15/single-use adult admission, $3.60/youth, $2.60/child
Kitsilano Pool—only open in the summer season
Address: 2305 Cornwall Avenue (Kits)
Type: Outdoor, Salt-water
Pool Length: 137m
Phone: 604-731-0011
Cost: $5.15/single-use adult admission, $3.60/youth, $2.60/child
UBC Aquatics Centre — http://www.aquatics.ubc.ca/
Address: 6121 University Boulevard, UBC Campus
Type: Both outdoor and indoor
Phone: (604) 822-4522
Cost: $4.95/single-use adult admission, $3.95 for youth and UBC students, $2.95 for children
A list of Burnaby pools can be accessed here: http://www.city.burnaby.bc.ca/cityhall/departments/departments_parks/rcrtn/prksrc_fclts/Pools.html.
A list of North Vancouver pools can be found here: http://www.northvanrec.com/facilities/pools.aspx.
Yoga
Vancouverites are avid yoga enthusiasts, probably due in part to the local penchant for a more active lifestyle, fitness and health. Thus there are many yoga studios, and it isn’t difficult to find one that suits your needs. It is important to remember though, that not all yoga studios maintain the same type of sanitary and hygienic standards, so choose your studio carefully. Many studios will provide a tour of the facilities to prospective members, and/or a free drop-in class or two. Don’t be afraid to ask how often the studios are cleaned, and with what type of products. Wooden floors are always preferable to carpet, for hygienic reasons.
Semperviva Yoga — http://www.semperviva.com/
Yoga studios and lifestyle store; Semperviva offers Hatha, Vinyasa, and Kundalini yoga classes, for all levels.
Locations:
Semperviva Lifestyle Store
2608 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC
Tel: 604.739.1958
Email: info@semperviva.com
Hours:
Monday to Friday: 10:00am to 7:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday: 10:30am to 6:00pm
Sky Studio
2582 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC
Enter through Greens and Gourmet Vegetarian Restaurant
City Studio
#100-1985 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC
Corner of Maple Street in the Wawanesa Building, just east of IGA
Sea Studio
#200-1333 Johnston Street
Vancouver, BC
In the Pier 32 Building on Granville Island.
Look for Opus Framing and then find the walkway across the street that leads you to the sea.
Sun Studio
2608 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC
Enter through Semperviva Lifestyle Store on the corner of Broadway and Trafalgar
Bikram Yoga Vancouver — http://www.bikramyogavancouver.com/
Hot yoga. Classes offered at different times throughout the day.
Locations:
Kitsilano
2681 West Broadway
604 742 3830
West End
101-1650 Alberni Street
604 662 7722
Open Door Yoga — http://opendooryoga.bc.ca/
Hatha, Power, Children’s, Prenatal, and Restorative yoga classes, 7 days/week, 4 convenient locations.
Locations:
Main and 14th
200-2940 Main Street
Vancouver, BC
Phone: 778 371 5107
Manager: Patrice Webb
Main & 15
4-175 East 15th Avenue
Vancouver, BC
Phone: 778 3718179
Manager: Lesley Turenne
Commercial
1111 Commercial Drive
Vancouver, BC
Phone: 604 677 4972
Manager: James Dylan
Arbutus
2111 West 16th Ave
Vancouver, BC
Phone: 604 736 9644
Soccer/Football/Other Field Sports
A list of organized field sports and contact info can be accessed through the Vancouver Parks Board website: http://vancouver.ca/Parks/rec/fields/join.htm.
Ball Hockey — http://www.wbhl.ca wbhl@vancouverevents.com
604-570-0888
Baseball BC — http://www.baseball.bc.ca info@baseball.bc.ca
604-737-3031
Basketball — http://www.basketball.bc.ca
hoops@basketball.bc.ca
604-241-4667
Cricket
604-421-6637
Fast-Pitch / Orthodox — http://www.softball.bc.ca
info@softball.bc.ca
604-531-0044
Field Hockey – Men’s — http://www.fieldhockeybc.com
info@fieldhockeybc.com
604-737-3045
Field Hockey – Women’s — http://www.fieldhockeybc.comu
info@fieldhockeybc.com
604-737-3046
Football BC — http://www.playfootball.bc.ca
footballbc@footballbc.ca
604-583-9363
Golf – BC Golf Association — http://www.bcga.org
golfbc@bcga.org
604-294-1818
Lacrosse — http://www.bclacrosse.com
info@bclacrosse.com
604-421-9755
MoreSports — http://www.moresports.org
dick.woldring@moresports.org
604.803.8815
Vancouver Rugby Union
604-737-3065
Slo-Pitch National — http://www.slo-pitch.com
spnbc@telus.net
604-465-5612
Soccer Association — http://www.bcsoccer.net
soccer_bc@telus.net
604-299-6401
Tennis — http://www.tennisbc.org
tbc@tennisbc.org
604-737-3086
Ultimate — http://www.vul.bc.ca
info@vul.bc.ca
604-649-7533
Volleyball — http://www.bcva.com
info@volleyballbc.ca
604-291-2007
Martial Arts
Universal Mixed Martial Arts — http://www.universalmma.com/
Offering classes in Muay Thai Boxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, Combat Conditioning, Wrestling, Competition Sparring, MMA, Junior Martial Arts, and private lessons. 2 free classes.
Locations:
Vancouver
1256 Granville Street
Suite 1, Lower Level
Vancouver, BC
Telephone: 604.684.0991
Email: info@universalmma.com
Richmond
140-6351 Westminster Highway
Richmond, BC
Telephone: 604.247.1700
Fax: 604.247.1701
Email: info@universalmma.com
Kikara Martial Arts Academies — http://www.kikara.ca/
Offering classes in Sport Kickboxing for all ages and levels.
Locations:
Vancouver
102-1727 West Broadway
Vancouver BC
Phone: 604-568-5425 (KICK)
Fax: 604-473-7994
Email: Info@Kikara.ca
Burnaby
4247 Lougheed Hwy
Burnaby BC
Phone: 604-568-5425 (KICK)
Fax: 604-473-7994
Email: Info@Kikara.ca
Dojang Studio Martial Arts Training
All ages and fitness levels welcome. Teaching a modern and approachable system of martial arts.
Locations:
Kitsilano
3317 West 4th Ave
Vancouver BC
604.603.4388
info@dojang.ca
Point Grey
4458 West 10th Avenue
Vancouver BC
604.603.4388
Dunbar
4465 Dunbar Street
Vancouver BC
604.568.3441
West Coast Jiu Jitsu —
“Self-development through self-defense.” Can-Ryu/Jiu Jitsu training. Suitable for men and women of all sizes and levels of fitness.
Location:
135-3751 Jacombs Road
Richmond, BC
Just south of Ikea, close to the Knight bridge and the 99/91 Hwy connector.
