Top Gyms in Peterborough, Canada

Love this gym! I have been a member for almost a year now and have had only good experiences. I also signed up for personal training as I needed the help & the accountability! The last month I have been working with Ashley, and I have nothing but amazing things to say! She is so great, and makes sure that my workouts will not only get me to my goals, but also that I am enjoying them too. She cheers me on, which is amazing motivation in the gym, and is already helping me celebrate the small accomplishments. Thank you Ashley!

Hahaha I don't want to rate it 5 stars because then maybe it will start filling up but this is a great gym. Other than maybe 3 machines it has everything you could need, people are friendly, space is quite clean and the gymgoers are mostly solid folk. Its got a sauna, showers, 4 racks and 1 squat rack (2 would be perfect) but there are plenty of choices and options and its rarely busy during off peak hours

GoodLife gym has so much to offer to make your fitness experience enjoyable.
I had a personal trainer, Ashley, she was awesome. Ashley was friendly, knowledgeable and soooo patient. I would highly recommend her to help you achieve your fitness goals!
Liane M.

I love GoodLife and this location is great. The only thing I have to say is they for some reason do not offer tanning at this location. The beds work but they just don’t offer it. Otherwise would rate this 5 stars if they started offering tanning again.

The gym’s overnight motivator Kyle has been a game changer for my late night workouts. Their energy is infectious, and they provide the perfect mix of encouragement and challenge. The personalized tips and constant support make every session feel productive and engaging. It’s clear they genuinely care about the members progress. Highly recommend for anyone looking to stay motivated during off peak hours

It can be so difficult to make it to the gym, especially in the early morning before work but Jake at the front desk is amazing! The other day I stumbled in and he was so welcoming and encouraging, he even encouraged me on my way out and made me look forward to coming back. They may think their job isn't that important but small gestures like that really make a difference in servicing the guests. Thanks Jake!!

Very clean facilities, friendly, courteous staff. My grandchildren had a blast

Agreed. Great instructors. However, whoever is in charge of the aquafit classes should make a concerted effort to make sure there is a reasonable number of pariticipants in each class. This is not rocket science. If you haven't taken the time to register for the class, you shouldn't be taking up a space.

A major community hub in Peterborough with great facilities and lots of recreational offerings. Drop-in programs could be better organized, especially in the gymnasium. Capping attendees so it isn’t overly crowded would be a good start.

I normally love goodlife but this is not a very good location. I normally go in Toronto area which has much much better facilities. At this location, the treadmills are not good. One of them was skipping, the other was bouncing when I ran, then one actually started to shock me. I could feel the electrical current through my body and my hair standing up. I was very concerned about the dangers associated with that as it was clear to me the machine was not functioning; I alerted staff who briefly looked at it and did not rope it off. The mats and equipment were also dirty. Pictures attached. Would not recommend joining.

I recently visited the YMCA with my family and unfortunately, our experience was less than satisfactory. We purchased a family day pass, looking forward to utilizing various facilities. However, upon arriving at 4 p.m., the basketball gym was already full of teenagers, leaving no space for younger children.

We tried alternative areas, but the inconsistent communication of rules by the staff added to our frustration. On three separate occasions, we were given different reasons for restricting our children's access to the same area. This lack of clarity and inconsistent enforcement significantly impacted our visit.

I would suggest improving communication by clearly displaying rules in relevant areas. Considering the overcrowding issue, expanding capacity or implementing schedules for different age groups could greatly enhance the experience for patrons.

Unfortunately, our family won't be choosing the YMCA for future outings, but I hope these issues are addressed for the benefit of others.

Enjoy the gym, clean facilities, pool and hot tub are great after a workout. Only issue is the hours on the weekends. I wish they were open longer to help those who work until 5.

We have been members for over 10 yrs. Kids attend swimming lessons and have also attended land programs. Pool is always clean as well as change rooms. My kids range from 3 yrs old to 16 and there is something for all of them. The treehouse is fantastic for kids under 10. We also recently hosted a birthday party there and it was a great experience as well (and reasonably priced).
The only thing I dislike is that the cost has fluctuated since covid. The monthly membership fees increased, as well as the program fees

I enjoy going to aquafit. There is a huge demand so often I cannot get the time slot I want. There is a shortage of instructors but this is common to many other aqua fitness facilities. Nevertheless I am glad to have the opportunity to attend.

Pricing is reasonable for a day pass which gives you free range to use anything,
I'm looking into a membership so we can enjoy it any day more often. The pool is average. The pool for the smaller kids Is actually nice and warm, the other pool with the deep end is cold, you can also do laps, the hot tub was actually nice and hot.
We all had so much fun and we have kids ranging from 5 years old to 16 years old.

An amazing experience! I’d highly recommend this for couples and families, you get to have an intimate experience through this type of rock climbing!

We brought a huge group of girls, all under 13 and the staff were INCREDIBLE with them!!! They all had a fabulous time, but I really can't say enough about the staff! So encouraging, patient and helpful! They even learned each of the girls names!
Thank you so much Rock and Rope, you've made these girls first climbing experience a great one!!!!

This place changed my life, thank you Wayne and the crew. Such great experiences at this gym, unsure of current atmosphere but I hope to return when this all blows over. The climbing community is special and it's great to have a gym in the area. Wonderful mixture of athleticism develops as one climbs more, don't be afraid to mess up or start slow. It's like a multi-coloured climbing ladder up a wall, enjoy the puzzle and enjoy the distraction from all the noise.

This is a very small climbing gym. Not all routes are well set. Good for kids or a quick climb. Relaxed vibe. Same price or more as big nice climbing gyms, so doesn't seem like good value for money for a drop in. Maybe a better deal if you're a member.

These guys are super proffesional and maintain good sense of humor. They go above and beyond. The young guy with the curly hair helped us when we locked our keys in the car and took the time to find us the tools we needed to get unlocked. Highly recommend, great service.

This gym is the perfect example of why it's important for a gym to be managed by someone who works out, or at least has an understanding of it. GM is always nit picking when people are just trying to train. Coming up to people mid set telling them they have to deadlift on a platform, even when there isn't one available. Constantly nagging people about their footwear, even when they are wearing shoes that are litteraly for power lifting. Telling people what plates can go on what bars. All this while the gym never has enough cable attachments, have to search the whole gym just to find a set of D handles. Half the cardio equipment out of order, paying for tanning and a 24 hour gym when they offer neither.

If you want a gym that you can tell cares about your training do not come to this goodlife. I live 30 seconds from this gym and more often then not I'm driving 15 minutes to go to the chemong goodlife because they actually care about people having a good workout.

Great little spot for climbing in Peterborough! Staff are very friendly. The top roping walls aren't too tall, and the small bouldering area can feel crowded sometimes. Bouldering ratings feel pretty true to grade, however the top roping routes are graded a littler easier than some other gyms. Overall a great little gym!

We recently had our daughter’s birthday party here and it was to date the best birthday she has had! The staff were so friendly and patient with all the children, they informed them of all the rules and cheered them each on. We as parents got to sit back and actually enjoy the party ourselves. We can’t thank you guys enough!! We will deffinetly be back soon!

Friendly knowledgeable staff will get you climbing even if you've never done it before. Great family activity.