Return to Fit Membership

The following Markham Fitness Centres locations will be opening soon:

Now open: 

Happy Life Fitness Centre
(located at Markham Pan Am Centre)
16 Main Street Unionville
Unionville, Ontario
L3R 2E4

905.477.5530

Hours of operation:
Monday: 6 AM to 1 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM to 4 PM
Wednesday: Noon to 7 PM
Thursday: 6 AM to 1 PM
Friday: 9 AM to 4 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 8 AM to 3 PM

Opening September 28, 2020:

Thornhill Community Centre & Library
7755 Bayview Avenue
Thornhill, Ontario
L3T 4P1

905.477.5530  

Hours of operation:
Monday: 6 AM to 1 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM to 4 PM
Wednesday: Noon to 7 PM
Thursday: 6 AM to 1 PM
Friday: 9 AM to 4 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 8 AM to 3 PM

• All members must pre-book their 75-minute workout sessions

• Your 75-minute session includes your COVID-19 screening upon arrival

• A mask or face covering is required at all times, except when exercising

• Wash or sanitize your hands frequently

• Follow safety signage

• New workout sessions are released every Sunday at 4 PM

Reserve your workout session using the barcodes below. Space is limited.

Pre-book now

Members can access all fitness classes for free! Simply pre-book for the classes you’d like to attend.

To pre-book your class, you will need:

• A client barcode

• An account pin

• Course barcode(s)

• Credit card (Visa/MasterCard/AMEX) with a valid expiry date.

For help with this process, you can follow our step-by-step guide .

If you do not have a client barcode or account PIN, please contact the Contact Centre at customerservice@markham.ca or 905.477.5530.

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Pre-book Your Class

• Access is restricted to Markham Fitness Centre Return to Fit members only (no day passes)

• Members must pre-book workout sessions and in-person fitness classes

• Walk-ins and drop-ins will not be permitted

• Members must arrive and leave in their workout attire

• Arrive no earlier than 15 minutes prior to the start of the workout, access to the fitness centre is restricted to participants booked in that workout session

• Participants are asked to cancel their booking if they cannot attend their session so a spot can be opened for someone else

• Washrooms are available (it is recommended that participants limit the use of the washrooms while at the fitness centre)

• Bring a reusable bottle filled with water; water filling stations are available

• Indoor change rooms, sauna, whirlpool, lockers and showers are not available

• Public health guidelines and protocols will be in place, including:

• Screening protocols

• Physical distancing (keep 6 feet or 2 metres apart)

• Limited number of members

• Enhanced cleaning and sanitization procedures

• Designated and marked workout spaces

• A mask or face covering is required at all times, except when exercising

• Members will be guided to the hand washing and/or hand sanitizing station before and after their screening

• Follow all safety and directional signage

• Personal belongings will be placed in the fitness centre in designated spots for each individual

• Number of members is restricted to maintain physical distancing throughout the fitness centre

• City staff are not responsible for ensuring physical distancing

• Each member will clean and disinfect equipment before and after each use

• Health Canada approved wipes and disinfectant are provided

• Equipment and high-touch surfaces will be disinfected frequently and when not in use

• Enhanced cleaning procedures are completed after the fitness centre closes

• In the event first aid is required to be performed by staff, personal protective equipment and specialized devices will be used at the first available opportunity

• In some instances, close contact first aid treatment may be required and staff will use their best judgement to assist the individual and maintain physical distancing

• View the latest COVID-19 updates at york.ca/covid19 and/or markham.ca/covid19 .

On-site screening:

Staff will greet each member and conduct a screening questionnaire prior to entry:

• Do you feel sick or have any of these symptoms?

• Fever or cough

• Stuffy, congested, runny, squeaky or whistling nose

• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath

• Muscle ache, chills or headache

• Fatigue or hoarse voice

• Sore throat or difficulty swallowing

• Lost sense of smell or taste

• Digestive issues

• Falling down more than usual

• Have I had close contact with someone who has, or is suspected of having, COVID-19?

• Have I travelled outside of Canada recently in the past 14 days?

• Have I had close contact with someone who has travelled internationally and has a fever and/ or cough and/or difficulty breathing?

If you answer YES to any of the above questions do not enter, return home immediately, and contact your doctor or public health .

To cancel a membership, members must provide seven (7) days notice before their payment is due. Pre-authorized payments for Return to Fit memberships are processed on the 15th of every month or the first business day after the 15th if it falls on a weekend.

Please notify fitness@markham.ca to submit a cancellation request. Partial refunds will not be provided.

What if I have an existing membership that has been on hold due to COVID-19 facility closures?

Hassle-Free memberships remain on hold and pre-authorized payments will not be processed. If you would like to access the fitness centres during this time, you must purchase a Return To Fit membership.

Term memberships remain on hold. The expiry date for your membership will be extended based on the number of days our community and fitness centres are closed.

If you like to access the fitness centres during this time, you must purchase a Return to Fit membership. You may cancel your term membership and use the remaining credit towards a Return to Fit membership.

3-for-2 memberships remain on hold. The expiry date for your membership will be extended based on the number of days our community and fitness centres are closed. If you would like to access the fitness centres during this time, you must purchase a Return To Fit membership.

Is swimming pool access and aquafit classes included with Return to Fit membership?

No. Swimming pool access and aquafit classes are not included.

No. Towel service, indoor change rooms, sauna, whirlpool, lockers and showers are not available. Members must arrive and leave in their workout attire. Washrooms are available; it is recommended that members limit the use of the washrooms while at the centre.

Do I need to wear a mask when exercising?

No. You do not need to wear a mask or face covering when exercising. Masks or face coverings are required at all other times while indoors.

When is my Return to Fit pre-authorized payment charged each month?
Pre-authorized payments for Return to Fit memberships are processed on the 15th of every month or the first business day after the 15th if it falls on a weekend.

Can I convert my group fitness class registration into a Return to Fit membership?

Yes! To get access to all fitness classes and become a Return to Fit member, please contact the Contact Centre at customerservice@markham.ca or 905.477.5530.

When can I retrieve personal belongings from locker rooms?

If your locker is located in an open fitness centre:

• Return to Fit members with personal belongings in a locker will have one opportunity to retrieve them during one of their pre-booked workout sessions.

• Members remaining on hold, please sign up for a time slot .

If your locker is located in a closed fitness centre:

• To retrieve personal belongings from your locker, please sign up for a time slot .

What if I have personal training sessions?

All personal training sessions remain suspended while we gradually reopen our fitness centres.