How to Join
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At the Y, you join more than a gym.
You join a community deeply committed to helping build healthy children, adults and families. As a member, you can feel good about the Y’s work in the community while improving your health!
Benefits of being a Y member:
- No join fee or locked-in contracts.
- Five locations across the region.
- Programs for children, youth and adults at convenient times.
- A free fitness consultation to get you started.
- Expert staff to help you achieve your fitness goals.
- Drop-in group fitness classes included – up to 50 weekly classes at each location!
- Two free pre-registered courses included per session (e.g. Yoga, Zumba, children’s dance, swim lesson)*.
- Reduced rates for personal training, children’s camps, certification programs, and before/after school care.
- Child minding services for one child are included in each Adult, Adult Couple, or Student membership (child minding is included for all children who are part of a Family membership).
- Put your membership on hold for 1- 6 months per year (small fee applies).
- Access to YMCA membership centres across Canada.
Membership fees
Membership fees can be paid monthly via a pre authorized credit card, or by Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT), or you can pay for 12 months up front at a discounted rate of one month free.
| Child/Youth (0Y-17Y) | $33.30/month |
| Student (Full-time) | $44.50/month |
| Adult (18Y-59Y) | $58.90/month |
| Adult Couple (18Y-59Y) | $89/month |
| Family* (4 family members living at the same residence) |
$99.99/month |
| Senior (60Y+) | $49.99/month |
| Senior Couple (60Y+) | $77.80/month |
| We are proud to offer Wellness Partnership Rates for those employed full-time in the Military, First Responders and the Federal Government. Contact your local Y for more information. | |
All rates are subject to HST, where applicable.
*Must include one adult (18Y+).
Financial assistance is available to individuals and families who are unable to pay the full fee for a Y membership. To apply, visit your local Y.
When joining or visiting the Y, you assume our Member Terms and Conditions (PDF), and agree to adhere to our Facility Access Guidelines.
Enhance your Y membership
Customize your Y membership and add on any of the services below to create a membership that works best for you!
| One personal locker (where available) | $16.50/month |
| Unlimited courses included* | From $16.50/month |
| Child minding (one additional child) | $22/month |
| First additional family member (includes child minding) |
$22/month |
| Subsequent additional family members (includes child minding) |
$11/month |
| PLUS access (Taggart Family Y only - includes small locker, three towels per person per visit) |
From $38.50/month |
All rates are subject to HST, where applicable.
*Some courses are excluded: for example Masters Swim, certification courses, sports leagues, and only one concurrent swim lesson is permitted.
Day pass rates
| Adult (18Y+) | $15 |
| Senior (60Y+) | $8 |
| Student (Full-time) | $8 |
| Family (2 parents/guardians and children under 13Y)* | $18 |
| Child 0Y-10Y | 0Y-11Y in pool area Must be accompanied by a paying adult. 11Y-12Y | 12Y in pool area May access without an adult |
$6.50 |
| Member guest pass | $6.50 |
HST is included in day pass rates.
*Must include one adult (18+). Some conditions apply. Photo ID is mandatory for all non-members.
Need more information?
Our Membership Service Centre staff can assist you with any questions you have about Y memberships, arrange a tour, and welcome you as a member! Please contact us at 343-804-0720, or via memberships@ymcaywca.ca.
*Some courses are excluded: for example Masters Swim, Certification Courses, Sports Leagues, and only one concurrent Swim Lesson is permitted each session.