Welcome to the Robert Lee YMCA
The Robert Lee YMCA is a centre of community in downtown Vancouver. Our facility features the following:
- 18,000 square feet of active lifestyle space
- Three fitness studios for yoga and cyclefit
- 25-yard indoor UV-filtered pool
- Strength and conditioning zones
- Cafe and lounge
- Full-sized gymnasium
- Family Development Centre
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Stay active, make friends, and learn new skills at the YMCA. With so many programs and services available, see what you can achieve.
Get unlimited access to group fitness classes, state-of-the-art conditioning centres, sports and recreation, and more.
To sign up, you can visit us in person or get started online.
Robert Lee YMCA Pool and Whirlpool Closure
Updated March 26, 2024
Due to an unexpected incident, glass from an overhead light entered the hot tub and potentially the pool at the Robert Lee YMCA.
As the safety and wellbeing of our members is our top priority, we are temporarily closing our pool and hot tub to ensure all glass is removed. This will require us to drain, clean and refill both pools. For a pool of this size, the process will take a minimum of ten days.
During this temporary closure, all aquatic programming is paused. Swim lessons scheduled during this time, will start later. We will reschedule them as soon as we have the reopening date.
While the glass is being removed, a safety inspection will take place to assess the aquatic area.
We share your disappointment in the temporary closure of our pool, but providing you with a safe and enjoyable space is essential to us.
Robert Lee YMCA Steam Room Renovations
When completing demolition work, our construction team encountered an unforeseen issue with the concrete substrate and base that required additional time and resources. This caused an unforeseen delay impacting our timeline for completion.
Our revised construction schedule has been updated to target a Spring completion date.
We share in your excitement about getting our steam rooms working again and will continue to update you in our monthly newsletters.
Thank you for your patience as we work hard to upgrade and reopen our steam rooms.
Get a Sneak Peek at the New Robert Lee YMCA Steam Rooms
The way you may use the Robert Lee YMCA may change temporarily during this construction process. Here is a guide on how to use the Y:
Robert Lee YMCA Construction Access Guide
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday: 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Health & Safety
We have also updated our health and safety policy, as well as our code of conduct. Please read through them before your visit to ensure everyone is safe and healthy at the Y.
Facility and Program Schedules
Group fitness classes can be booked online on our schedules and booking page three days in advance.
Personal Training
Want to get more out of your workout? See what personal training at the YMCA can do for you.
Aquatics and Swim Lessons
Our pool is open for lane swimming and open swim. The hot tub is also open during pool hours. Swim lesson registrations are closed for Winter 2024. Spring registration will open on March 25.
Child, Youth and Family Programming
Our Family Development Centre, located on the fifth floor, is open for family programming. Visit our membership desk for more information or register in advance online.
A Glimpse at the Robert Lee YMCA