The McDonald Family YMCA
Coming to the Core in Spring 2025!
The new McDonald Family YMCA is located in the Waterworks building in the King West area. Community is at the core of everything we do. Enjoy health and fitness, swimming and community events in an inclusive environment you can't find anywhere else.
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Community to the Core
Health and fitness, inclusion and community to the core. The McDonald Family YMCA is opening soon and has everything you'd expect from the Y, including state-of-the-art weight equipment, swimming, fitness classes, and more.
Discover Well-Being to the Core
Affordable Membership Options
- A variety of memberships are available, including family memberships for two adults and any number of children in your household
- Financial assistance is available when you cannot afford the full cost of a Health & Fitness membership
State-Of-The-Art Facilities
- 54,000 square feet of bright and welcoming spaces
- A fully equipped aquatics area perfect for AquaFit, lap swims, and swim lessons
- An area for strength and conditioning that includes modern cardio and weight equipment
- A gymnasium for court sports and children’s programming
Accessible Group Fitness Options
- Your membership includes a variety of accessible and inclusive group fitness classes taught by certified instructors
- Options include high intensity classes like TotalFit and Bootcamp, MuscleFit for strength, and Yoga for flow
- Our program development team regularly introduces new classes
Children’s Programs & Camps
- Quality children’s programming that is challenging and keeps your kids active, including karate, basketball, soccer, recreational sports, swim lessons, and aquatic leadership courses
- Summer Camp options include swim lessons, Multi-Sport Camp and Kinder Camp – visit the Y Guide for more information
Free Youth Empowerment Programs
- From Teen Nights to Youth Leadership Development, your new Y will provide donor-funded supports and opportunities for young people to overcome obstacles and reach their potential
Sustainably Built Centre of Community
- We reduced carbon emissions by opting for locally sourced and recycled materials when possible
- Thanks to designing efficient, low-waste systems we are on track to be LEED certified and receive the gold standard
YMCA to the Core
You can enjoy The McDonald Family Y any day of the year because we'll be open every day. You'll experience a welcoming and inclusive environment you can't find anywhere else.
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We're Hiring!
Join our team of experienced lifeguards, swim instructors, fitness instructors, and personal trainers. Contribute to your community and work in an inclusive, judgment-free space. You can help spread the word by sharing updates on The McDonald Family YMCA with your friends!
McDonald Family YMCA Location & Details
501 Richmond Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M5V 1Y3
Phone: 416-928-9622
Email: memberservices@ymcagta.org
The Y Is A Charity That's Changed Millions Of Lives For The Better
For 170 years, the Y has empowered people with essential services, opportunities to better their lives, and a sense of community and belonging.
Above and beyond our state-of-the-art Health and Fitness centres, the Y supports health and well-being through critical services ranging from youth shelters to child care, mental health counselling, employment programs, food banks, and more.