YMCA Westmount - Les YMCA du Québec

The Westmount YMCA is a Covid19 compliant, clean, bilingual, welcoming fitness centre. My children have spent almost every summer at Kanawana so we knew the Y was a good fit for our family. So far, there are rather strict rules to avoid spreading Covid19 disease but the nonconfrontational, relaxed, open- minded ethos remains a much needed sanctuary for us.

Most of the employees are awful. I’ve never written a review on places before, but I’ve never in my life experienced such terrible management. The woman who monitors the gym workout area is awful, rude, and doesn’t seem all there mentally. I cancelled my membership after going there twice. I also had a pretty bad experience the first time aswell, they wouldn’t except my proof of vaccination because I got vaccinated in the United States. Just all around a horrible gym branch.

Terrible experience. A lady monitoring the gym floor was completely out of line and rude when my friends and I were just checking out the main gym floor. The equipment to space ratio was smaller for my liking and the service/management was below standard relative to gyms in the NDG/Westmount area. I wouldn’t recommend this gym to anybody.

Management is terrible. They don’t know how to talk to people. Wish I knew the woman’s name who monitors the workout area she is absolutely awful. If you’re gonna have a workout area way smaller than competitors and more expensive, at least have decent management lol.

Payment:You pay around 60 bucks a month after taxes to get access to the gym. Basically unless you have kids attending swimming classes , you are paying way to much if you're only doing weights or fitness classes.Also you get to pay a starter fee to have the privilege of paying them the monthly fee..perfectly understandable. Sometimes they are desperate..I mean..kind enough..to waive that fee.They also use your credit or direct monthly withdrawal meaning there is a big chance they might charge you an extra month if you're a little late in cancelling.So that's 720 a year. To put it into perspective, some 24 hour gyms offer a full year membership for under 200 . Just a quick online search will show it. These gyms include Classes with more cardio machines and larger better weights areas.You have to pay extra for towels.Gym :Basic weight area which is small and even the newer machines aren't that advanced with that hefty gym membership price tag . The cardio machines and the class area are average.They don't have their own parking. There is street parking that you pay for.Hours:The closing hours are normal but when it's time for any kind of holiday, they are very restricted closing on that day with early closing the day before AND after sometimes.Staff:staff can be rude and you can check the top reviews here to get an idea.I gave this place one star because I rated it on what you would expect for how much you pay and they fail to deliver.

Extremely friendly, helpful staff. Gym is not crowded these days, but it is wiped down regularly, and there are always people ready to offer help and advice. Great Zumba classes.

The only GOOD things are it's clean and a few of the front desk staff are very kind, such as Zach. However, the trainers are nosy, incompetent and give preferential treatment to thoss who listen to their unwanted advice. In response to a lack of equipment (they had a much better variety years ago), they refined the already cramped weight area to a more condensed space.Still closed around 6 on weekends, still no towels. Really bad value for your money (80/month with a locker).EDIT: They provide 10 guests passes as a perk to you the member, yet if you try to have people use them without your presence, they won't let them. They could have all of the guest's info and have your pre authorised approval to let them in and still won't because YOU the member aren't present. They claim legal liability but it doesn't make sense. Overall, sub par gym.

This gym clearly has its favourites.. Some people are allowed to stay on the machines A LOT longer than others without anything ever being said, regardless of how busy it is. Also the change rooms are really small and overcrowded and there is no wifi. There are better gyms out there...

Zach, Chantal and many others left this ymca and they were the best employees. How are they keeping this woman (Theresa) monitoring the gym during the day. She is condescending, rude and over bearing. If you come to this gym, go early so you do not have to deal with her (or later). Otherwise the gym and it’s equipment while small are good. The pool and sauna are very good too, along with the basketball court. But honestly, if you can go elsewhere.

Never overcrowded in the weight/machines room and friendly staff at the front desk. However, this old quebecker lady with grey hair is very rude and self centered. In a yoga class, she complained that she didn’t want to be in the back, God knows why, and she didn’t want to move over to let me, A 15 YEAR OLD, have a spot as well. Ruined my day.