Gym is often a part of our daily routine. It has several potential health benefits as well as a good activity to do in your free time.
There are several options available to students and residents of York University area.
To save time exploring the options, we are providing you a list of gyms near York University:
- Tait Mckenzie Centre
- Fit4Less (North York Marketplace)
- Orangetheory Fitness (North York)
- GoodLife Fitness (North York Dufferin and Finch)
1. Tait Mckenzie Centre
Tait Mckenzie Centre is a university gym conveniently located on the west side of York University campus at 1 Thompson Road.
How to get there:
- Walk: 10-15 min west on Keele campus (depending where on campus you are located)
Facilities:
- Gym
- Pool
- Squash Courts
- Tennis Courts
Membership Fees:
Current students with valid YU card have a FREE membership to use the facilities
Duration \ Package | Basic (York U Affiliate*) | Basic (Community*) | Fitness (York U Affiliate*) | Basic (Community*) |
4 months | $76 | $89 | $104 | $123 |
8 months | $115 | $142 | $172 | $207 |
12 months | $153 | $193 | $240 | $288 |
- York U Affiliate*: staff, faculty, alumni, YUELI, Seneca @ York students and staff
- Community*: no affiliation with York University
Location and Hours of Operation:
- Monday
- 6:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Tuesday
- 6:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Wednesday
- 6:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Thursday
- 6:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Friday
- 6:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Saturday
- 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Sunday
- 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
2. Fit4Less (North York Marketplace)
Fit4Less is a chain of low cost gyms across Canada. The North York Marketplace gym is conveniently located at 2181 Steeles Avenue West.
How to get there:
- Walk: 30-35 min north east from Keele campus
- Bus: 12 min ride east from Pioneer Village Station to Steeles Avenue West at Gerry Fitzgerald Drive
Facilities:
- Gym
Membership Fees:
Package | Price |
4Less Card (One Location) | $6.99 every two weeks |
Black Card (All Locations) | $11.99 every two weeks |
Location and Hours of Operation:
- Monday
- 12:00 am – 11:59 pm
- Tuesday
- 12:00 am – 11:59 pm
- Wednesday
- 12:00 am – 11:59 pm
- Thursday
- 12:00 am – 11:59 pm
- Friday
- 12:00 am – 11:59 pm
- Saturday
- 12:00 am – 11:59 pm
- Sunday
- 12:00 am – 11:59 pm
3. Orangetheory Fitness (North York)
Orangetheory Fitness is a chain of gyms with group HIIT classes across Canada. The North York gym is conveniently located at 1881 Steeles Avenue West.
How to get there:
- Walk: 35-45 min north east from Keele campus
- Bus: 15 min ride east from Pioneer Village Station to Steeles Avenue West at Dufferin Street East Side.
Facilities:
- Gym (HIIT classes)
Membership Fees:
Package | Price |
Basic (4 sessions per month) | $59 per month |
Elite (8 sessions per month) | $99 per month |
Premier (Unlimited sessions per month) | $159 per month |
Additional Session | $25 |
10 Sessions | $199 |
20 Sessions | $359 |
30 Sessions | $499 |
Drop in Session | $28 |
Location and Hours of Operation:
- Monday
- 5:30 am – 8:00 pm
- Tuesday
- 6:45 am – 7:00 pm
- Wednesday
- 5:30 am – 8:15 pm
- Thursday
- 5:30 am – 7:00 pm
- Friday
- 5:30 am – 6:45 pm
- Saturday
- 7:00 am – 11:45 am
- Sunday
- 8:15 am – 1:00 pm
4. GoodLife Fitness (North York Dufferin and Finch)
GoodLife Fitness is the largest chain of gyms in Canada with locations across the country. The North York Dufferin and Finch gym is conveniently located at 1000 Finch Avenue West.
How to get there:
- Walk: 35-45 min south east from Keele campus
- Subway + Bus: 1 station south from York University Station to Finch West Station, then a 5 min ride east from Finch West Station to Finch Avenue West at Dufferin Street.
Facilities:
- Gym
- Pool
- Sauna
Membership Fees:
Package | Price |
Essential (One Location) | $29.99 every two weeks |
Premium (All Locations) | $31.99 every two weeks |
Ultimate (All Locations + Group fitness classes) | $36.99 every two weeks |
Location and Hours of Operation:
- Monday
- 5:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Tuesday
- 5:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Wednesday
- 5:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Thursday
- 5:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- 7:00 am – 8:30 pm
- Sunday
- 7:00 am – 8:30 pm
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