How to Join
At the Y, you join more than a gym.
You join a community deeply committed to helping build healthy children, adults and families. As a member, you can feel good about the Y’s work in the community while improving your health!
Benefits of being a Y member:
- No join fee or locked-in contracts.
- Programs for children, youth and adults at convenient times.
- A free fitness consultation to get you started.
- Expert staff to help you achieve your fitness goals.
- All group fitness classes included!
- Two free Y programs included per session (e.g. basketball, children’s dance, one swim lesson)*.
- Reduced rates for personal training, children’s camps, and certification programs.
- Put your membership on hold for 1- 6 months per year (small fee applies).
- Access to Y fitness centres in our region and across Canada.
Give us a try at no cost!
If you're new to the Y, please let us welcome you with a free 3-Visit pass. Take this opportunity to experience everything your Y has in store! Visit the Membership Sales and Service desk to learn more.
Membership fees
Membership fees can be paid monthly via a pre authorized credit card, or by Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT), or you can pay for 12 months up front and save 15%!
| Child (0Y-12Y) | $18.71 bi-weekly |
| Youth (13-17) Student (Full-time) | $25.00 bi-weekly |
| Adult (18Y-59Y) | $33.09 bi-weekly |
| Adult/Senior Couple (18Y+) | $49.99 bi-weekly |
| Household* (4 members living at the same residence) |
$56.18 bi-weekly |
| Senior (60Y+) | $28.08 bi-weekly |
All rates are subject to HST, where applicable.
*Must include one adult (18Y+).
Financial assistance is available to individuals and families who are unable to pay the full fee for a Y membership. To apply, visit your local Y.
When joining or visiting the Y, you assume our Member Terms and Conditions (PDF), and agree to adhere to our Facility Access Guidelines.
Enhance your Y membership
Customize your Y membership and add on any of the services below to create a membership that works best for you!
| One personal locker (where available) | $9.27 bi-weekly |
| Child minding (one additional child) | $12.36 bi-weekly |
| First additional family member |
$12.36 bi-weekly |
| Subsequent additional family members |
$6.17 bi-weekly |
| PLUS access (18Y+) (Taggart Family Y only - includes small locker) |
From $20.60 bi-weekly |
All rates are subject to HST, where applicable.
*Some courses are excluded: for example Masters Swim, certification courses, sports leagues, and only one concurrent swim lesson is permitted.
Day pass rates
| Adult (18Y+) | $15.75 |
| Senior (60Y+) | $8.93 |
| Student (Full-time)* | $8.93 |
| Household (2 parents/guardians and children under 13Y)** | $21 |
| Child 0Y-10Y | 0Y-11Y in pool area Must be accompanied by a paying adult. 11Y-12Y | 12Y in pool area May access without an adult |
$7.35 |
| Member guest pass*** | $8.40 |
HST is included in day pass rates. Some conditions apply. Photo ID is mandatory for all non-members.
*Valid student ID required
**Must include one adult (18+).
***Member must accompany guest for duration of visit.
Need more information?
Our Membership Service Centre staff can assist you with any questions you have about Y memberships, arrange a tour, and welcome you as a member! Please contact us at 613-788-5000 or 613-446-7679 or via memberships@ymcaottawa.ca.
*Some programs are excluded: for example Certification Courses and only one concurrent Swim Lesson is permitted each session.