Victoria Athletic Club

Name: Victoria Athletic Club
Address: 463 Belleville St, Victoria, BC V8V 1X3, Canada, V, Canada

4.2/5 ★ based on 8 reviews

Contact Victoria Athletic Club

Address :	463 Belleville St, Victoria, BC V8V 1X3, Canada
Phone :	📞 +8
Website :	https://www.hotelgrandpacific.com/athletic-club/club-facilities.html
Categories :	Gym , Yoga studio , Physical fitness program , Squash court , Swimming pool , Sauna ,
City :	V

463 Belleville St, Victoria, BC V8V 1X3, Canada

Best Gym in Canada

A	Alexander Kulakov on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Switched to this facility after reassessing dubious COVID procedures of my former gym. This club has an effective, well thought through health safety protocol, attentive, personable staff (separate shout-out to David). Although the gym premises appear slightly dated - the space is clean and the equipment is well organized. Gym patrons seem to vary from Gen Zers all the way to Silent Generation - always following good gym etiquette. Would certainly recommend.
K	Kean Kent on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ As expensive as it is, some equipment is getting old, but it's functional. There should be a gym-only membership at a lower rate, as there is for the pool, especially considering that, even if it weren't presently filled with exercise machines, the squash court is run down. The wood flooring is warped and separated from water damage, rendering the court unusable. The biggest negative is the high temperature and humidity of the gym. The thermostat is perpetually set at 23°, but it's always a sticky 25°. It's not a hot yoga studio- turn on the damned air! The staff are always pleasant and accommodating. I will be moving on to a gym with better value and cool air...
M	Matthew B. Ryan on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Firstly, I must say that ALL the front line staff do an incredibly amazing job and are always very personable and friendly! Indeed many of the gym equipment are a bit dated, though generally well maintained for the most part and adequate. The squash court is a bit lacking and is definitely in dire need of repairs (or just done away with) even before Covid was an issue! The biggest drawback is the HIGH priced cost for a club membership, no doubt one of the highest in Victoria. It's certainly not justifiable for those who use the "gym" facilities only as they end up subsidizing the maintenance of the aquatic facilities. (They do offer a discounted Pool only membership though!) The guest passes help a bit but I would trade all that for a more reasonably priced gym-only membership which is a bit more comparable to other clubs in the city for hundreds less. Unfortunately, one is limited to options which are located in their immediate vicinity only due to convenience. Interestingly enough, the punch card feature is a bit more on par with other gyms of similar natures, but not a 6 month/yearly membership for one who just wants to use the gym and nothing else..
T	Todd Hamilton on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ It is so awesome to be allowed back excellent facility
L	Levi Van Doren on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I don't like false accusations either, other than this comment, I have never been to this facility but I think it deserves 5 stars to replace the person who had false review.
i	issac bird on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Great facility, but the managment must be completly oblivious to some of their staffs personal habits... when i last stayed in this hotel i used the gym and a girl in her mid 30s with glasses working behind the counter literally did a line of coke off the desk with a rolled up bill. I was one of the last people leaving and i guess she thought everyone had gone home. She was embarresed a guest caught her in the act but i told her to not worry. As a formal user i understand but if i was running a gym in a nice hotel i wouldnt want an addict working for me. Would have been 4 stars but i'll have to settle at 2 since it's been over 25 years since ive seen someone do a line in their workplace... i guess her night was just starting
L	Lee Aste on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I'm generally a tolerant person. Heck, i have a sense of humor and know the world isnt perfect (can be funny sometimes) I have stayed in this hotel a few times over the years while visiting the island and always came downstairs to gym/swim even tho the gym/pool arent anything special, but i have NEVER heard staff at any gym openly say descriminatory things about people within earshot of guests. Will be staying elsewhere from now on, sad seeing the staff quality of this place go to sh!t
G	Gerard ODonnell on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Perhaps the best location I know of downtown. This facility has a relationship with the Hotel Grand Pacific, and for the foreseeable future (Jan 2022) is exclusive to that hotel. The hot tub, sauna, steam room for our stay of 11 days were hot each time we visited. Pool is great for swimming. Gym is currently closed due to provincial health order.