The studio is located in the City Square Mall, 1st level, and boasts a modern aesthetic with exposed brick walls in the lobby and loft style ceilings. The mall also houses a Starbucks and a small market with fresh produce.
Brockton is a fabulous 400 meter, black-cinder surface, oval that can be used for running fartlek sessions and intervals, or just a more measured jogging session. There are bathrooms there as well.
Located about 15 minutes from downtown and accessible by the public bus system, Grouse Mountain is a worthy athletic destination for all sorts of activities year-round.
The mountain rises 3,641 feet and the view from the top is fabulous.
Summer:
For hiking enthusiasts, the trail is called the Grouse Grind and it's a challenging 1.8 mile (2.9 km) near vertical march. The fastest completion time by a male is 26:26, female: 32:54. The elevation gain is 2,800 feet (853 meters). Beginner hikers should find another alternative.
Winter:
The Vancouver Airport welcomes many athletic-minded people arriving and departing; those traveling on business are no exception. The Fairmont at YVR allows those looking to sweat, but not sleep, to work out in a small facility in the lobby of the hotel.
Wow! Are you kidding me? An outdoor lap pool that stretches across 137 meters? Truly unbelievable! Yes, it's true. This pool is part of the Vancouver park and rec system and while you'll need transportation to get here from downtown, it's definitely worth the trip.
Extremely convenient for Sheraton guests, this renovated and re-opened community center is leaps and bounds better than it was just a few years ago. The historic building and facility used to be just that...historic.
Stanley Park is one of the most beautiful urban parks in the world. Opt for an out-and-back, a track workout at the Brockton Oval, a complete loop around the park's outer edges, or some trail running through the middle.
This health club is recommended primarily for guests staying at the Listel or Marriott Pinnacle or anywhere else in the area. On the second floor of an office building, the gym is spread across one level. It's not a huge club, but there are separate cardio and strength areas, and classes.
This health club location has an 1980's vibe with darker colors, a lot of mirrors, and low ceilings. While the club does not garner any style awards, it serves its exercise purpose well. Most of the cardio machines are on the main floor, and the primary weight/strength area is downstairs.
The best lap pool in the city. We always appreciate 50-meter pools that don't permanently maintain the bulkhead in the middle. You'll want to call the office to check on daily swim schedules, lessons, and the like, but you should be able to find a time for your long course desires.
This new facility sports wonderful workout options in an appealing atmosphere. Across North America, it may be the best YWCA we've toured.
