York Recreation & Tait McKenzie Centre

York Recreation & Tait McKenzie Centre Campus map: http://www.yorku.ca/web/maps/
Facility information: http://www.yorkulions.ca/facilities

Athletics & Recreation provides you with diverse programming that will meet your needs, interests and aspirations. By offering multiple levels of participation, from recreational classes to intramurals and interuniversity sports, you can take advantage of opportunities based on your time commitment, skills and personal development goals.

💪 Become a Certified Personal Trainer Next Term! 💪Turn your passion for fitness into a rewarding career with the World I...
09/01/2026

💪 Become a Certified Personal Trainer Next Term! 💪

Turn your passion for fitness into a rewarding career with the World Instructor Training School (W.I.T.S) certification! 🏋️‍♂️✨ Join us from May 16th to July 25th at York University Keele Campus and start your journey toward becoming a personal trainer.

📅 Course Schedule:
📍 Saturdays from Sept 26th to Nov 14th| 10 AM – 4 PM
📝 Exams: Nov 26th to 28th

🔹 What’s Included?
✅ 16 hours of lecture
✅ 16 hours of hands-on practical training
✅ Optional 30-hour internship with experienced trainers
✅ Written & practical exams (72%+ written | 80%+ practical)

📌 Why Join?
🔥 Flexible career & income while studying
🔥 Gain real-world experience with an internship
🔥 No hybrid courses unless the in-person class is full

💡 Additional Costs:
📖 Textbook (Fitness Professionals Handbook, 8th edition) & liability insurance
📌 $75 for any 2nd-chance exam attempts, with an additional refundable no-show fee.

💳 Payment plans available! Contact Client Services at [email protected] for details.

📩 Questions? DM us or email us! Ready to make a move? Sign up now!

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🔥 Build Confidence. Move With Awareness. Feel Stronger Everywhere. 🛡️✨City life moves fast. This program helps you slow ...
08/31/2026

🔥 Build Confidence. Move With Awareness. Feel Stronger Everywhere. 🛡️✨

City life moves fast. This program helps you slow down, stay aware, and feel more confident in the spaces you move through every day.

Urban Self-Protection is an 8-week, hands-on experience designed around real-life self-defence and safety awareness for campus and everyday city situations. Whether you’re walking home, taking transit, or navigating busy spaces, you’ll learn practical skills that help you feel more prepared, aware, and in control. 💥

✨ No experience needed.
💪 No extreme fitness required.
🤝 Come solo or bring a friend.

You’ll build practical skills, strengthen your confidence, and learn how to carry yourself with greater awareness and presence—wherever you go. 💯

🗓 Sept 29 – Nov 27
📚 No sessions during reading week
📍 Studio 2
⏰ TUES & FRI | 6PM
⚠️ Limited spots available — don’t wait!

This isn’t about living in fear.
It’s about feeling prepared, capable, and confident. 🔥

Come learn. Come move. Come build confidence with us. 🛡️✨

08/28/2026

Come along and explore what the Markham Pan Am Centre has to offer! 👀

From a fully equipped two-level Fitness Centre to drop-in sports and recreational or endurance lane swimming, there are plenty of ways to stay active this semester. 🏋️‍♀️🏀🏊‍♀️

Which activity are you trying first?



08/27/2026

Hey new students!! Welcome to Tait McKenzie Center 🙌🏼 definitely the best place to be on campus!

Awesome fitness center ✔️
Awesome pool ✔️
Awesome group classes ✔️
Awesome staff ✔️

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🍂 Group Energy. Fall Vibes. 💪The Fall Group Fitness Schedule is here! 🍁 Whether you’re into yoga, HIIT, Zumba, or spin, ...
08/22/2026

🍂 Group Energy. Fall Vibes. 💪

The Fall Group Fitness Schedule is here! 🍁 Whether you’re into yoga, HIIT, Zumba, or spin, there’s a class for YOU.

🔥 Grab your friends, get moving, and make the most of the season together—because everything feels better with a little fall energy.

📍 All classes at Tait McKenzie Centre
✅ Included with your YorkU Fitness Membership

Hi Lions! 🦁🍂Ready to make movement part of your weekly routine this fall? Our Fall 2026 Group Fitness Schedule is here! ...
08/21/2026

Hi Lions! 🦁🍂

Ready to make movement part of your weekly routine this fall? Our Fall 2026 Group Fitness Schedule is here! Classes run from September 14 to December 4, packed with fresh programs, great energy, and plenty of ways to stay active between classes.

👉 Visit RecOnline right now to explore the lineup and register. See you in class! 🙌

08/20/2026

Life just got a whole lot easier! We now have lockers in the fitness center 🙌🏼

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🍂 Group Energy. Fall Motivation. 💪The Fall Group Fitness Schedule is here! 🍁 Whether you’re into yoga, martial arts, mat...
08/11/2026

🍂 Group Energy. Fall Motivation. 💪

The Fall Group Fitness Schedule is here! 🍁 Whether you’re into yoga, martial arts, mat pilates, or spin, there’s a class for YOU.

🔥 Grab your friends and stay active together—there’s no better way to kick off the semester.
📍 All classes at Tait McKenzie
✅ Included with your YorkU Fitness Membership

Classes run Sept 14th to Dec 6th

08/05/2026

Growing up doesn’t mean the fun has to stop. 😉 At York Lions Camps, our campers aren’t the only ones making memories—our staff are too! ❤️🦁

Because the best camps are the ones where everyone gets to be a kid.

07/27/2026

Keep your eye’s out for our new Fall lessons 👀

Address

4700 Keele Street
Toronto, ON
M3J1P3

Telephone

+14167365185

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