Fitness Centre

The second floor of the Kenora Recreation Centre is the home of the Michael Smith Fitness Centre. As a member of the Rec Centre, you can stretch, lift weights, and burn up calories in our accessible, comfortable workout spaces.

During COVID-19

The gym is open by appointment only. Please call 807-467-2087 to book your gym time.

Please be patient with our staff as we try to implement all the new gym protocols and rules.

COVID-19 new protocols and rules

The new protocols and rules are subject to change. Please be patient with staff as we try to provide the best service in these circumstances.

View the protocols and rules:

Booking protocols

Each time slot will be 1.25 hours
One time slot per day per person. To extend time slots, check with front desk staff 15 minutes prior to the end of your session. First come first serve.
Book up your gym slots up to 7 days in advance.
You must provide 24 hour cancellation notice of booking. If you do not provide cancellation notice all future time slots will be cancelled.
Calling ahead is recommended, however we will accept drop ins if space is available.
Please be respectful of desk staff when booking.
Only 20 spots available per time slot.
Stick to your allotted time.

Gym rules

Maintain social distancing at all times.
Disinfect gym equipment before and after use.
Respect gym attendants and fellow gym users.
Utilize only one piece of gym equipment at a time.
Return all sanitized equipment to original spot.
Wear clean indoor shoes only.
Come prepared in your workout clothes, change rooms are closed.
Follow all regular gym rules (ie no dropping of weights and no chalk).
A mask is recommended.

If rules are not being followed you will be asked to leave.

Gym hours and time slots

Monday to Friday

6:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. (6:00 a.m. being the first time slot and 8:15 p.m. being the last)
closed from 1:30 to 2:00 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday

7:15 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (7:15 a.m. being the first time slot and 7:00 p.m. being the last)

Closed on all public holidays.

Admission requirements

You must be 14 years of age take part in an orientation before you can workout on your own in the fitness centre.

Review the admissions and memberships.

Gym features

Over 30 workout stations by Life fitness, Hammer Strength, APEX, and Olympic Bars:

Ellipticals
Treadmills
Bikes
Rowers

And individual equipment pieces:

Free weights and dumbbells
Exercise balls
TRX
Steps and BOSU

Additional instructions

All members must check in at reception and be wearing a wristband to enter the Fitness Centre
No outdoor shoes allowed!
Members must replace all free weights after use
Abuse of equipment will not be tolerated
No food, gym bags or chalk are permitted
Proper athletic gear must be worn at all times
Members must wipe down equipment after use
Please refrain from leaning on mirrors and walls
Please return all weights and benches to proper places
Please refrain from loud or foul language
Please allow members to work in between sets
Please inform staff of any maintenance problems
Rules may be changed to maintain standards