YMCA BC Health, Fitness and Aquatic Centres Support Wildfire Evacuees

July 25, 2024

To support wildfire evacuees, YMCA BC is offering free drop-in access at all our Health, Fitness and Aquatics (HFA) centres. Starting today, those with valid photo ID who have been impacted or displaced by the wildfires can access any of our HFA centres for recreational use, showering, and other services, as well as drop-in programming and fitness classes during our standard hours of operation.

Kamloops Region Locations:

• DowntownYMCA: 400 Battle St., Kamloops, BC V2C 2L7

• John Tod Centre Y: 150 Wood Street, Kamloops, BC V2B 0G6

• Bettie Allard YMCA: 555 Emerson St., Coquitlam, BC, V3J 3A4

• Bob Chan-Kent Family YMCA: 45844 Hocking Ave., Chilliwack, BC, V2P 1B4

• Cheam Leisure Centre: 45501 Market Way, Chilliwack, BC, V2R 0P2

• Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre: #1 - 9145 Corbould Street, Chilliwack, BC, V2P 4A6

• Langara Family YMCA: 282 West 49th Ave., Vancouver, BC, V5Z 2Z5

• Robert Lee YMCA: 955 Burrard St., Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1Y2

• Tong Louie Family YMCA: 14988 57 Ave., Surrey, BC V3S 7S6

Northern BC LOCATIONS:

• Prince George Family YMCA: 2020 Massey Dr., Prince George, BC V2L 4V7

• Vanderhoof Aquatic Centre: 390 Columbia St. E, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0

Things to Know

If I am affected by wildfires, how can I use the YMCA?  

You are welcome to enjoy a shower and clean up in our changerooms, use our drop-in facilities public or member swim, open gymnasium, fitness floor, drop-in fitness classes, indoor playground and other services offered at the YMCA health, fitness and aquatic centres.  

What do I need to bring with me?  

Each individual is required to bring a valid photo ID for registration.  

Do I have to register each day?  

You may continue to use the YMCA for a two-week period if you continue to be affected by wildfires.