Member Testimonials
You have squash courts. Not easy to find anymore!
In the past before retirement, I was a long-term Y member plus. Now I just am there for Wellspring stuff. Good all around selection of activities.
The Staff is so polite and helpful. YMCA Central is clean. I like yoga sometimes. Mostly just women's gym and open gym for more machines.
I like lane swims and group fitness classes
Swimming it’s great and helpful staffs specially amanda/amalia Led Team very accommodating and kind. Overall it was great experience specially to
my children
I will be at the Y M C A tomorrow for the first time.
Variety instructors are excellent and it’s fun
Variety and accessibility
The facility is amazing
Always friendly. Willing to help if needed. Nice to be greeted with a small. They know everything about YMCA, if not will find someone that would.
I like the community feel, and have met many friends at the Y
Excellent instructors
Friendly staff
Nice atmosphere
The staff at CBY are amazing. I really enjoy the atmosphere and being recognized and acknowledged by the people who work there.
Nothing really. I like the comradely of the Plus members and work out on my own.
Nice facility and very helpful and friendly staff.
The Y works program is a great initiative. All thanks to Tess and Devin.
My mental health and anxiety have always prevented me from participating in almost every organized activity. The YMCA and their employees are constantly working with me and provide me ways to participate fully at my pace and consider my limitations.
Inclusive
Aquatics specifically : Length of the program, check-ins and check-outs for kids safety, seating bench at the end, size of the group, number of life guards etc for oversight.
Centre Branch in general : friendly + helpful staff, downtown location, it's so important for the community
The swim programs that Sadie is currently enrolled in are far superior to the same programs she was enrolled in at Bostwick. Her swim instructor Zavier is great, the girls really like him and are learning so much. Great job Zavier
Best thing of the programs are all professional trainers and very accommodating. Interacting with them will help you learn and brings out the best in you. Never miss out in the opportunity provided n given to you. Make the best of it and stay healthy.
Th Swimable program is amazing and great that it is offered to people who may not be able to join in the classes as a group.
Its not as busy as other ymcas and the kids like it
I always come for swimming and swim course ,
Definitely I recommend to everyone.
Friendly staff
Energetic and knowledgeable trainers
Dear YMCA Team,
I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to the entire YMCA community. What I value most are the Aquafit programs, which are perfectly suited to my ability and have become such an important part of my wellness routine. The instructors are truly exceptional; they combine humour, energy, and encouragement to create an uplifting and enjoyable experience for all participants. I would attend every day if I could!
In addition, the YMCA staff and volunteers are incredible people always supportive, welcoming, and kind. I am thrilled and truly grateful to be part of such a wonderful organization that makes such a positive difference in people’s lives.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Warm regards,
Leanne King
The community feel!
This was my second visit. Will have to experience more.

The friendly community at CBY! I've been attending the Group Active class Saturday morning, amazing instructors, welcoming members and an overall great vibe!