Harry Jerome Rec Centre

I am so glad that they have added two Curve manual treadmills there. None of the other gyms on the North Shore have treadmills that are adapted to high-​intensity sprint intervals training. Their weight training rooms also have all the space and equipment needed for runners.

I love going swimming or skating here. They have great facilities. The pool, especially, is fun for either fitness swimming (i.e. swimming laps) or taking kids to splash around with them. Most of the time, they are set up for lanes, but at public swim times, the waterslide and diving boards are opened up.
There is also a nice big hot tub to relax in — although I’ve always been horrified by the many «No shaving» signs that dot the area. No running, no horseplay, but shaving? Who exactly is shaving in the hot tub? Some things are best left a mystery. I also like the authentic wooden sauna here, although it is kind of small.
The best time to go is during one of the dollar swim or dollar skate sessions, although as you might expect, these are the busy times. But not too too busy, and probably the best little fitness deal in the city. (Harry Jerome is just near the top of the Upper Levels highway in North Van, so rather close, actually, for you brave bridge crossers.)