More Than a Fitness Centre - A Place to Connect and Stay Active
We are excited to officially introduce the Canso Fitness Centre, a new community space dedicated to health, wellness, recreation, and connection right here in Canso.
Opening Wednesday, May 13th, the new facility will provide residents with modern fitness opportunities close to home while also creating a welcoming space in the arena for people of all ages and abilities to stay active and connected year-round.
The Fitness Centre features new equipment ready for use upon opening, including an exercise bike, squat rack, and lat pulldown and seated row machine, supporting a variety of fitness levels and wellness goals.
Membership options and pricing have been established with flexible plans available to suit a variety of needs. Full membership details are available by clicking here. Existing members of the former Fanning Fitness Centre should have received a letter outlining how their remaining membership time will be honoured at the new facility. Staff will also be available to assist residents with reactivating memberships or answering any questions.
In addition to fitness equipment, the facility will offer programming designed to support active living and community connection. The Healthy Hearts Program, led by personal trainer Wanda O’Handley, will soon return three days per week with a $2 drop-in fee for participants aged 55 and older.
Additional recreational opportunities will also be available in the arena facility, including carpet bowling in the warm room on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. Pickleball programming is expected to increase once recreation staff are fully in place during opening week and stay tuned for our youth and teen drop-in recreation programs.
More than just a fitness space, the new facility will help bring recreation opportunities together under one roof. Having recreation staff on site seven days a week will enhance safety and provide greater support for summer day camp programs, student leaders, and lifeguarding staff. The Canso Arena warm room and multipurpose arena surface will also host drop-in recreation programs throughout the year, creating even more opportunities for residents to stay active in their community.
We look forward to welcoming residents into the new space and seeing the community take advantage of everything the Canso Fitness Centre has to offer!
