Drop-in schedule
31 weekly sessions across 1 activity. Recurring weekly — holidays and rentals can change these, so call ahead before travelling.
Showing all 31 sessions.
| Day | Time | Activity | Age | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 6am9pm | Weight/Cardio RoomFitness | 13+ | Fee appliesreduced under 19 |
| Mon | 8:15am9:15am | Cardio: High/LowFitness | 13+ | Fee appliesreduced under 19 |
| Mon | 9:30am10:30am | Functional FitFitness | 13+ | Fee appliesreduced under 19 |
| Mon | 10:45am11:45am | Gentle FitFitness | 13+ | Fee appliesreduced under 19 |
| Mon | 6pm7pm | YogaFitness | 13+ | Fee appliesreduced under 19 |
| Tue | 6am9pm | Weight/Cardio RoomFitness | 13+ | Fee appliesreduced under 19 |
| Tue | 8:15am9:15am | Functional FitFitness | 13+ | Fee appliesreduced under 19 |
| Tue | 9:30am10:30am | Functional FitFitness | 13+ | Fee appliesreduced under 19 |
| Tue | 10:45am11:45am | MeditationFitness | 13+ | Fee appliesreduced under 19 |
| Tue | 10:45am11:45am | PilatesFitness | 13+ | Fee appliesreduced under 19 |
| Tue | 4:30pm5:30pm | Functional FitFitness | 13+ | Fee appliesreduced under 19 |
| Wed | 6am9pm | Weight/Cardio RoomFitness | 13+ | Fee appliesreduced under 19 |
| Wed | 9:30am10:30am | YogaFitness | 13+ | Fee appliesreduced under 19 |
| Wed | 10:45am11:45am | YogaFitness | 13+ | Fee appliesreduced under 19 |
| Wed | 5:30pm6:30pm | Functional FitFitness | 13+ | Fee appliesreduced under 19 |
| Thu | 6am9pm | Weight/Cardio RoomFitness | 13+ | Fee appliesreduced under 19 |
| Thu | 9:30am10:30am | Cardio: High/LowFitness | 13+ | Fee appliesreduced under 19 |
| Thu | 10:45am11:45am | MeditationFitness | 13+ | Fee appliesreduced under 19 |
| Thu | 10:45am11:45am | PilatesFitness | 13+ | Fee appliesreduced under 19 |
| Thu | 4:30pm5:30pm | Functional FitFitness | 13+ | Fee appliesreduced under 19 |
| Fri | 6am9pm | Weight/Cardio RoomFitness | 13+ | Fee appliesreduced under 19 |
| Fri | 8:15am9:15am | Strength and ConditioningFitness | 13+ | Fee appliesreduced under 19 |
| Fri | 9:30am10:30am | Strength and ConditioningFitness | 13+ | Fee appliesreduced under 19 |
| Fri | 10:45am11:45am | Gentle FitFitness | 13+ | Fee appliesreduced under 19 |
| Fri | 10:45am11:45am | MeditationFitness | 13+ | Fee appliesreduced under 19 |
| Sat | 9am4pm | Weight/Cardio RoomFitness | 13+ | Fee appliesreduced under 19 |
| Sat | 9:30am10:30am | Cardio: High/LowFitness | 13+ | Fee appliesreduced under 19 |
| Sat | 9:30am10:30am | YogaFitness | 13+ | Fee appliesreduced under 19 |
| Sat | 10:45am11:45am | YogaFitness | 13+ | Fee appliesreduced under 19 |
| Sun | 9am4pm | Weight/Cardio RoomFitness | 13+ | Fee appliesreduced under 19 |
| Sun | 9:30am11am | Functional FitFitness | 13+ | Fee appliesreduced under 19 |
32 more sessions start laterfirst on 10 October
11 of these are City “Reserve a Spot” sessions — once they start, book ahead rather than turning up. Tagged below.
Week of 5 October5
| Day | Starts | Time | Activity | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat | 10 Oct | 12:45pm–1:40pm | Lane SwimSwim | Fee applies |
| Sat | 10 Oct | 1:45pm–2:45pm | Leisure SwimSwim | Free |
| Sat | 10 Oct | 3pm–4pm | Aquatic Fitness: Boot Campreserve aheadSwim | Fee applies |
| Sun | 11 Oct | 12:30pm–1:25pm | Lane SwimSwim | Fee applies |
| Sun | 11 Oct | 1:45pm–2:45pm | Leisure Swim (Women)Swim | Free |
Week of 12 October21
| Day | Starts | Time | Activity | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | 13 Oct | 6:30am–7:55am | Lane SwimSwim | Fee applies |
| Tue | 13 Oct | 8:15am–9:15am | Aquatic Fitness: Shallowreserve aheadSwim | Fee applies |
| Tue | 13 Oct | 9:30am–10:30am | Aquatic Fitness: Arthritisreserve aheadSwim | Fee applies |
| Tue | 13 Oct | 12pm–1:10pm | Lane SwimSwim | Fee applies |
| Tue | 13 Oct | 1:30pm–2:30pm | Aquatic Fitness: Arthritisreserve aheadSwim | Fee applies |
| Wed | 14 Oct | 6:30am–7:55am | Lane SwimSwim | Fee applies |
| Wed | 14 Oct | 8:15am–9:15am | Aquatic Fitness: ShallowSwim | Fee applies |
| Wed | 14 Oct | 9:30am–10:30am | Aquatic Fitness: Arthritisreserve aheadSwim | Fee applies |
| Wed | 14 Oct | 12:30pm–2pm | Lane SwimSwim | Fee applies |
| Wed | 14 Oct | 4:15pm–5:15pm | Aquatic Fitness: Walkingreserve aheadSwim | Fee applies |
| Thu | 15 Oct | 6:30am–7:55am | Lane SwimSwim | Fee applies |
| Thu | 15 Oct | 8:15am–9:15am | Aquatic Fitness: ShallowSwim | Fee applies |
| Thu | 15 Oct | 9:30am–10:30am | Aquatic Fitness: Arthritisreserve aheadSwim | Fee applies |
| Thu | 15 Oct | 12pm–1:10pm | Lane SwimSwim | Fee applies |
| Thu | 15 Oct | 1:30pm–2:30pm | Aquatic Fitness: Arthritisreserve aheadSwim | Fee applies |
| Fri | 16 Oct | 6:30am–7:55am | Lane SwimSwim | Fee applies |
| Fri | 16 Oct | 8:15am–9:15am | Aquatic Fitness: ShallowSwim | Fee applies |
| Fri | 16 Oct | 9:30am–10:30am | Aquatic Fitness: Arthritisreserve aheadSwim | Fee applies |
| Fri | 16 Oct | 10:45am–11:40am | Leisure SwimSwim | Free |
| Fri | 16 Oct | 12:30pm–2pm | Lane SwimSwim | Fee applies |
| Fri | 16 Oct | 4:15pm–5:10pm | Lane SwimSwim | Fee applies |
Week of 19 October6
| Day | Starts | Time | Activity | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 19 Oct | 6:30am–7:55am | Lane SwimSwim | Fee applies |
| Mon | 19 Oct | 8:15am–9:15am | Aquatic Fitness: Shallowreserve aheadSwim | Fee applies |
| Mon | 19 Oct | 9:30am–10:30am | Aquatic Fitness: Arthritisreserve aheadSwim | Fee applies |
| Mon | 19 Oct | 10:45am–11:40am | Leisure SwimSwim | Free |
| Mon | 19 Oct | 12:30pm–2pm | Lane SwimSwim | Fee applies |
| Mon | 19 Oct | 4:15pm–5:10pm | Lane SwimSwim | Fee applies |
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What it costs
Anyone under 19 attends free — the City charges drop-in fees only to adults (19+) and older adults (60+). Pay at the front desk before the session.
| Activity | Adult rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Weight/Cardio Room | $10.64 adult · $5.32 youth & senior | Single class. An All Access day pass is $15.64 adult. |
| Lane Swim | $4.39 adult · $2.20 youth & senior | Plus Swim day pass. Free at outdoor pools and at free centres. |
| Aquatic Fitness: Shallow | $10.64 adult · $5.32 youth & senior | Single drop-in class rate. |
| Cardio: High/Low | $10.64 adult · $5.32 youth & senior | Single class. An All Access day pass is $15.64 adult. |
| Aquatic Fitness: Arthritis | $10.64 adult · $5.32 youth & senior | Single drop-in class rate. |
| Functional Fit | $10.64 adult · $5.32 youth & senior | Single class. An All Access day pass is $15.64 adult. |
| Gentle Fit | $10.64 adult · $5.32 youth & senior | Single class. An All Access day pass is $15.64 adult. |
| Yoga | $10.64 adult · $5.32 youth & senior | Single class. An All Access day pass is $15.64 adult. |
City of Toronto published rates, checked 2026-08-04. Rates change with the annual budget — confirm on toronto.ca.
Lessons and camps you can register for
1 section at Gus Ryder Pool and Health Club was listed open for registration when the City's data was read on 11 September. These need booking and cost extra, unlike the drop-in sessions above. The City's data does not say whether a course is full, so check availability before you plan around one.
| Course | When | Runs | Ages | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Cross Challenge ExamSwimming | Sat9:30am | 12 Dec – 12 Dec | 14+ yrs | Check on City site → |
Also runs here: Adapted Aquatic Games and Skills, Adult Swim 1, Adult Swim 2, Adult Swim 3, Bronze Star, Guardian Swim 1, Guardian Swim 2, Guardian Swim 3, Preschool Swim 1: Penguin, Preschool Swim 2: Stingray, Preschool Swim 3: Otter, Preschool Swim 4: Dolphin, Stroke Improvement - Small Group, Swim Fit — registration for these is currently closed.
Compare across the city: Swimming lessons in Toronto
Courses fill up and the City's feed doesn't say when one is full, so check availability on their page before planning around it. Refreshed weekly; anything already finished is removed.
What's in the building
Gus Ryder Pool and Health Club has 5 listed facilities.
From the City of Toronto's facilities register. A room being listed doesn't mean it's open during every drop-in session. The linked ones open a page listing every City location with that facility.
Washrooms
- Gus Ryder Pool and Health Club Washroom — open whenever the centre is open
Located in the Community Centre.
From the City's park washroom register, which the City refreshes daily. It covers Parks & Recreation washrooms open to the public, so it is not a complete list of every washroom on site.
Getting there
Gus Ryder Pool and Health Club is at 1 Faustina Dr, Toronto. Accessibility: Fully Accessible.
The nearest intersection is Kipling & Birmingham, about 322 m away.
The closest TTC stop is Kipling Ave at Birmingham St, a 490 m walk — about 6 minutes. Served by routes 44, 944. In total 6 routes stop within 500 m: 44, 110, 301, 345, 507, 944.
Walking distance is a real route over the City of Toronto’s street, path and trail network — not a straight line — and the closest stop is chosen by it. Computed from the TTC's schedule feed and the Toronto Centreline, both published by the City of Toronto as open data.
Questions people ask
Is Gus Ryder Pool and Health Club free?
Most drop-in sessions at Gus Ryder Pool and Health Club charge a fee. City sports drop-ins are free for anyone under 19; swimming and fitness charge a reduced rate for under-19s and full price for adults.
What drop-in sport and recreation runs at Gus Ryder Pool and Health Club?
Gus Ryder Pool and Health Club runs 31 weekly drop-in fitness sessions.
How do I get to Gus Ryder Pool and Health Club by TTC?
The closest TTC stop to Gus Ryder Pool and Health Club is Kipling Ave at Birmingham St, a 490 m walk — about 6 minutes, served by routes 44, 944. Walking distance is routed over the City's street and path network.
Do I need to register for drop-in sessions at Gus Ryder Pool and Health Club?
No — the 31 drop-in sessions running at Gus Ryder Pool and Health Club are open to anyone with no registration, unless a session notes otherwise. Holidays and facility rentals can override the schedule, so confirm before travelling.