Robert Lee YMCA

Reminder – Sept. Long Weekend
Please note our holiday hours for Monday, September 7:
🕖 Centre Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Please note: There are no Fitness Classes or CYF Programs on statutory holidays.

🏊 Pool Reopening:
Aquatic areas are currently closed for maintenance and will reopen on Friday, September 11th

We hope you enjoy the long weekend!

Start Your Own Business I Self-Employment for Newcomers (SEN)
SEPT 21 – NOV 27, 2026 (10 weeks)
📅 Mon–Fri | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM (in person)
📍 Robert Lee YMCA, Downtown Vancouver
Cost: Free for eligible participants
Age: 19+ & all immigration statuses are welcome, except those on Canadian visitor visas

Transform your idea into a successful launch in Canada & gain these skills:
Step-by-step business-plan development
Canadian business and digital-marketing skills
Business communication skills
1-on-1 consultations with business advisors
Guest experts and speakers
Support and confidence to launch a business in Canada

📝 Application: https://loom.ly/bV4R80M
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐Website: Self Employment for Newcomers | YMCA BC
💙Implemented in partnership with ScotiaRISE

2026 is the International Year of the Volunteer! To celebrate, we are highlighting some of the amazing individuals that help make our spaces run so smoothly. Thank you to all our volunteers for your help in building vibrant, healthy, and inclusive communities for all.

If you have been evacuated because of the wildfires, YMCA BC is offering free drop-in access at all our Health, Fitness and Aquatics centres during our regular operating hours.

Whether you need a place to shower, a welcoming space for your family to move and play, or simply somewhere to recharge together, you are welcome here. No membership required.

Find a YMCA BC location near you: https://loom.ly/NMeI3xc

Please share with anyone who may need this information.

Please see our upcoming BC Day statutory holiday hours. We look forward to welcoming you!

2026 is the International Year of the Volunteer! To celebrate, we are highlighting some of the amazing individuals that help make our spaces run so smoothly. Thank you all for your help in building vibrant, healthy, and inclusive communities for all.

🏳️‍🌈Move with Pride at Robert Lee YMCA! 🌈

Celebrate Pride Week by showing up for yourself, your health, and our inclusive YMCA community. Whether you're looking to build strength, find your flow, or dance it out, we've got a class for you!