Hamilton Downtown Family YMCA

All YMCA before and after school programs will remain closed following the April Break due to the provincial order to close schools to in-person learning. All YMCA School Age Child Care payments will be suspended at this time, with the exception of outstanding payments.
All YMCA Health, Fitness & Aquatics facilities remain temporarily closed due to the province-wide stay-at-home order. All active memberships will be placed on hold as of April 3rd and no membership payments will be collected. For complete info please read our Updates to Members.

Find a Program

We offer a wide variety of programs to help individuals and families grow and thrive. Find the one that's right for you.

Hamilton Downtown YMCA Holiday Hours

Thursday, December 24 - 6:00am - 2:00pm
Friday, December 25 - Closed
Saturday, December 26 - 8:00am - 2:00pm
Thursday, December 31 - 6:00am - 2:00pm
Friday, January 1 - Closed 

Hamilton Downtown Family YMCA

View Larger Map 79 James Street South
Hamilton, ON L8P 2Z1
Phone: 905-529-7102
Fax: 905-529-6682
  • Aquatic Certifications
  • Aquatic Fitness
  • Aquatic Specialty
  • Aquatics
  • Community Initiatives
  • Health & Fitness
  • Health Management
  • Swim Lessons
  • Swim Times
  • Youth Services
  • YThrive

At this location:

Health, Fitness and Aquatics Centre (HFA)

Friendship, support, expertise and all the amenities you expect from Canada’s health and fitness leader:

  • Fitness Centre with the latest cardio and weightlifting equipment
  • Complimentary coaching to help you meet your goals
  • Swimming pool and full aquatics program for all ages
  • Gymnasiums, squash and racquetball courts
  • CPR and First Aid Certified front line staff and on-site Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)
  • Group fitness classes including Yoga, Aquafit and Group Power™
  • Personal Training
  • Certification courses
  • LiveWell specialty programs
  • Accessible to people with disabilities
  • General, Family/Special Needs and Member Plus changerooms
  • JS Bagel Cafe
    ...and  more.

(Note: Child Minding is not offered at Hamilton Downtown Family YMCA)

Also at this location*

YMCA Child Care Centre
Immigrant Youth Centre
Residence for Men
YMCA Association Services
*Hours vary

News Update
On Tuesday October 13th the Downtown Hamilton YMCA will have no hot water between the hours of 8am-5pm as repair work needs to completed on hot water boilers and supporting pipes.
 
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

We are excited to share that we are now OPEN!

Health, Fitness and Aquatics Temporary Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday    6:00am - 8:00 pm
Saturday                    8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday                       8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Holidays                     To be scheduled
Open 365 days per year

(Child-minding is not available at this location.)