A Friendly and Health Focused Space in the Heart of Vancouver

Management and staff have done an amazing job in opening up the facility and bringing us back. Booking is now really easy - the staff manning the emails are really helpful. Can’t praise you guys enough! The facility is immaculate - controls and rules all easy to adapt to. Now that I am back at the Y and working at the office a few days of the week, things are almost normal! Thanks, everyone — you are amazing.

I was so relieved to see that every precaution has been taken by the YWCA team. I see the staff cleaning constantly, they took clear precautions inside the cycling studio to encourage physical distancing, and there is sanitizer everywhere. I felt very comfortable and taken care of by the team, and my workout was awesome!

The facility feels like a safe and comfortable space to return to. Signage is clear, cleanliness is always excellent and the cleaning staff are a regular and friendly presence. I am happy with all the physical distancing changes there were put in place. While making an appointment time to work out takes a bit of organizing, it’s suitable. The staff always respond to my booking requests quickly and I’ve had no problem booking at the times I’ve requested. It’s great to be back working out again!

It is clear that the management and staff have done a great deal of planning and hard work preparing for and opening the facilities during the pandemic. Throughout my time in the change room, gym and pool, I felt completely safe. Other members were also very respectful, practicing proper social distancing and sanitizing equipment both before and after use. To the management and staff at the YWCA, you have done an amazing job under unprecedented and difficult circumstances.

While things aren’t quite the same as they were before the pandemic, it still feels good to be there. I have not the slightest worry about my health or safety. I’ve attended some classes – some I took regularly before and some are new, with new instructors at new times. It’s somewhat different but still very familiar. Attending fitness classes gives me the luxury of just following along, without the work of planning ahead or even having to count! It’s a treat.

Thank you so much for making the appropriate changes during this unprecedented time. I know when I come to the Y, I have a whole swim lane to myself to enjoy for 30 minutes. I don’t have to worry about passing others or being too slow for some others. I can do whatever swim drills and don’t have to worry about affecting others. It is simply a more enjoyable and relaxing swim.

I have been at the facility since they reopened and I am very happy with the prevention measures being taken, all the time there are cleaning staff on the slope of keeping the areas clean.