Cheapest Gym Memberships in Vancouver 2026

Gym memberships in Vancouver range from $10/month to $200/month. If you're a newcomer watching your budget, here are the cheapest options that still give you a decent workout.

Cheapest Gym Options

Community Centres — $40-55/month (Flexipass)

Vancouver's community centres have weight rooms, cardio machines, and often a pool. The OneCard Flexipass gives you access to ALL Vancouver community centres for one monthly fee. The weight rooms are basic but clean, and the pools are Olympic-sized at some locations (like Hillcrest and Killarney).

Cost: Adult Flexipass is $52.50/month (unlimited access to all centres)

Best locations: Hillcrest (Riley Park), Killarney (East Van), Britannia (Commercial Dr), Kerrisdale

Includes: Weight room, cardio, swimming, drop-in fitness classes (yoga, Zumba, spin)

Fit4Less — $12.49-25.49/month

Canada's budget gym chain. The $12.49 "Basic" plan gets you gym access during staffed hours. The $25.49 "Black Card" gives you 24/7 access and some perks. No pools, no classes, no frills — just weights and cardio machines. Clean and well-maintained. Location in Burnaby (4885 Kingsway).

Planet Fitness — $15-27/month

Similar to Fit4Less — budget chain with no classes or pool. The "Classic" plan is $15/month. Clean, judgment-free zone (they actually enforce this). Good for beginners. Locations in Burnaby and Coquitlam.

YMCA / YWCA — $55-70/month

More expensive than the budget chains but much more facility. The YWCA downtown (535 Hornby St) has a gym, pool, running track, and group fitness classes. They offer subsidized memberships for low-income newcomers — ask about their financial assistance program. Some newcomers pay as little as $20/month.

Anytime Fitness — $50-60/month

24/7 access, small neighborhood gyms. Good if your schedule is unpredictable. Multiple locations across Metro Van. Basic equipment but always open.

Free Workout Options

You don't need a gym to get fit in Vancouver:

• Seawall — 28km of paved path around Stanley Park and False Creek. Running, walking, cycling. Free.
• Outdoor fitness equipment — Free outdoor gym stations at Sunset Beach, Kits Beach, and New Brighton Park
• Grouse Grind — Free mountain trail (the "Nature's Stairmaster"). 2,830 stairs, 1.8km. Open spring through fall.
• Free fitness classes — Several studios offer free intro classes. Check ClassPass for free trial weeks.
• YouTube — Sydney Cummings, Fitness Blender, and Heather Robertson channels for free home workouts

Budget tight? Our settlement cost calculator helps you figure out what you can afford for lifestyle spending.

Pro Tips

• Community centre Flexipass is the best value if you want variety (gym + pool + classes)
• Avoid signing long-term contracts at private gyms — month-to-month is always safer
• January deals: most gyms offer discounts in January. Wait if you can.
• Student? Most universities have gym facilities included in your tuition fees

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the best cheap gym in Vancouver?

For pure value, the community centre Flexipass ($52.50/month for gym + pool + classes at all locations) is unbeatable. For the absolute cheapest gym-only option, Fit4Less at $12.49/month is hard to beat.

Can I try a community centre gym without a membership?

Yes — drop-in visits are $6.50 per visit. Try a few locations before committing to the Flexipass.

Are there women-only gym hours?

Some community centres have women-only swim times. The YWCA downtown has women-only gym hours. Dedicated women-only gyms like She's Fit (Burnaby) start around $40/month.

References

[1] Statistics Canada, "Census Profile, Vancouver CMA, 2021." https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2021/dp-pd/prof/index.cfm

[2] City of Vancouver, "Open Data Portal." https://opendata.vancouver.ca/

[3] BC Housing, "Rental Market Reports." https://www.bchousing.org/research-centre/housing-data

[4] Government of Canada, "Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship." https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship.html

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