The YMCA of North Bay stands as a comprehensive community center serving families, children, youth, adults, and seniors throughout the North Bay area for over 178 years. YMCA North Bay combines health and fitness facilities, aquatic programs, childcare services, and youth development programming in a welcoming, supportive environment that embodies the YMCA’s core values of empathy, inclusiveness, respect, and social responsibility.
The facility features a versatile gymnasium with 25-foot ceiling height accommodating three volleyball courts, three badminton courts, and one basketball court, providing flexible spaces for sports programming, tournaments, and recreational activities. The aquatic center, recently renovated with a $700,000 investment from the City of North Bay, offers year-round swimming programs including swim lessons, aquafit classes, lane swimming, and recreational swimming, maintaining the YMCA’s legacy as the developer of Canada’s first nationally recognized aquatic programs in 1931. Modern fitness rooms equipped with cardio and strength training equipment, warm-up rooms, and large change rooms support diverse fitness needs and wellness goals for members of all ages and abilities.
The YMCA provides extensive programming including group fitness classes, drop-in sports programs, youth development activities, childcare services, day camps during school breaks, and community wellness initiatives. The facility offers flexible membership options including Y Experience Memberships (full facility access including fitness classes, pool, courts, and early registration) and Y Fit Cards (fitness center and gymnasium access), with enhanced change-room amenities available for adult members including premium facilities for those seeking additional comfort. With ample parking, accessible facilities, and professional staff committed to member success, the YMCA serves as both a vital community resource and an excellent venue for sports events, tournaments, and group activities.