The Laurier Brantford YMCA is now open. This innovative partnership between Laurier and the YMCA of Hamilton | Burlington | Brantford expands athletic opportunities for students at our Brantford campus, supports campus growth, enhances broader community access to health, wellness and social supports, and further bolsters the revitalization of the city’s core.
Your OneCard is all you need to get into the facility and access everything including the pool, cardio and weight rooms, classes and more (child minding services extra). Student memberships are covered through your student fees.
The 120,000 square foot facility boasts a variety of offerings for students to enjoy. Check out the fully accessible aquatics centre open for lane swims, swimming lessons and more. The fitness centre has state-of-the-art equipment and machines that can be used during solo workouts or as part of group classes. The weight room has strength training equipment, including pin loaded and free weights. Students can also take a class, like HIIT, dance or yoga, in one of the three studios.
Interested in recreational team sports? Play in the double gym designed for sports competition with retractable seating for 860 people, or the single gym for drop in sports and larger programs.
The student lounge, located on the top floor overlooking Harmony Square, is a great space for group work and socialization.