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In the heart of downtown Halifax

John W. Lindsay YMCA​

​Facing out toward the vista of Citadel Hill, at the corner of South Park and Sackville Streets, the John W. Lindsay YMCA is 70,000 square feet of potential – for healthy activity, for belonging, and for community building.

Location

5640 Sackville St. Halifax, NS B3J 1L2

Phone

(902) 423-9622 X 0

Hours of Operation

Monday to Friday: 5:45 am – 10:00 pm
Saturday to Sunday: 7:00 am- 8:00 pmHolidays: 7:00 am – 8:00 pm

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Bright, modern spaces to keep you active & healthy.

A brand new, modern facility in the heart of downtown Halifax. The John W. Lindsay YMCA is more than just a place to work out. It’s a thriving community of members who experience a sense of belonging, achievement, and friendship that is hard to find anywhere else. 

Visit our Welcome Desk to meet our Membership Services Team, try out our weight floor, take a spin on our bikes, or tour our facility. 

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Basic Etiquette at the John W Lindsay YMCA

Programs at this Centre​

Group Fitness

YMCA Group Fitness classes give you a chance to meet people, improve your fitness level, and have fun! Our trained and qualified team of instructors makes it that way. With so many classes to choose from there is bound to be something that will help you reach your goals of becoming healthier in spirit, mind, and body.
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Sports & Recreation

Game on! There are lots of ways to get moving at the Y. Play your favourite sports and games or try something new. Book through the MyY app and drop into one of our recreational activities!
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YMCA Day Camps

The YMCA Summer Day Camps are exciting environments for campers to meet new friends and participate in a variety of fun-filled activities.
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AIM to improve mobility!

AIM welcomes individuals with mobility concerns who are motivated to pursue exercise and physical activity in a social environment and understand the benefits of regular physical activity on the spirit, mind, and body.
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Aquatics

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced swimmer, you can gain the skills and confidence you need to stay safe and enjoy our pool. The YMCA has been offering aquatics programming & swimming lessons to Canadians since the 1900s. Thousands of Canadians have learned to swim at the Y.
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Personal Training

Exercise the spirit, mind, and body in an unintimidating environment at the YMCA. Whether you are new to the gym and working towards healthy living, want to overcome or avoid health issues or it’s time to finally look and feel your best by getting in the best shape of your life both physically and mentally…we’ve got an individualized training program that is right for you!
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YMCA LiveWell

YMCA LiveWell is a group exercise program that focuses on improving the physical and mental health of Nova Scotians with chronic conditions. YMCA LiveWell supports both physician and self-referrals and offers a comprehensive intake process.
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Child & Youth Programs

New friends, new skills, leadership development – you can find it all and more at your YMCA. Our child and youth programs are specifically designed to help kids be kids and to provide activities for the whole family.
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Child Minding Services

The YMCA is pleased to offer members child minding for children ages 18 months to 12 years old. Enjoy your workout while we take care of your little one(s). Experienced childminding staff will ensure the health and safety of your child(ren) while you enjoy our facilities.

Who is John Lindsay?

John Lindsay Sr. was a volunteer, member, and ambassador of the YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth. John joined the Board of the YMCA in the early 1960s and remained as Director until 1971, all while remaining an active and encouraging participant in his much-loved YMCA exercise class. 

He was also active in every YMCA fundraising campaign from 1970 to the time of his passing in 2006. In 2005, he was appointed to the YMCA Fellowship of Honour in a ceremony on Parliament Hill. Because of his dedication and passion for the YMCA, the new Centre of Community was named in his honour.

Financial Assistance

We are committed to eliminating financial barriers and providing everyone the opportunity to participate in YMCA programs and services. A YMCA financially assisted membership offers access to the same facilities, programs, and services at a reduced rate.

YMCA Financial Assistance Program

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Located in Mi’kma’ki, the YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth acknowledges and respects the unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people.

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John W. Lindsay YMCA

Basic Etiquette

  • Check in when you arrive: Membership card OR MyY app barcode
  • If you are 13+ years old you can access the John W. Lindsay YMCA without supervision
  • If you are 0-12 years old you must have a parent/guardian with you at all times (16+ yrs)
  • Lock up your things
  • Share the equipment
  • Be mindful of long rest breaks on a machine. Typical rest time is 1-3 minutes.
  • If another member asks how long you’ll be on the machine: let them know how many sets you have left and consider letting them share the equipment while you rest.
  • No dropping weights – always place them down quietly
    • If it feels “too heavy” to place them down – lift lighter weights.
    • If you feel “too tired” to place them down – do fewer repetitions.
  • No photos or videos:
    • Respect others’ rights to privacy. They may not want to be in the background or have their voice or face in your video.
  • Put away free weights and other equipment after use
  • Clean equipment after use: Spray and paper towels stations are all around the weight room and cardio floor.
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  • Keep the space tidy:
    • No jackets, backpacks, or outdoor footwear permitted on the floor. Staff will ask you to place in a locker if they see it on the floor.
  • No food or open cups allowed.
  • Wear appropriate gear
    • No sandals, bare feet, or socked feet. This is for your safety.

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Leadership Team

The YMCA leadership team supports all areas of the organization in serving our community. We provide quality programs and services that are reflective of the evolving communities we serve.

Brian Posavad

President & CEO
He/ Him
[email protected]
p. (902) 222-1177

Julie-Ann Vincent

Chief Operating Officer
She / Her
[email protected]
p. (902) 222-7533

Maureen L. Hayward

Chief Financial Officer
She/ Her
[email protected]
p. (902) 423-4907 Ext. 225

Heather MacDonald

Chief Development Officer
She/ Her
[email protected]
p. (902) 456-0583

Sahra MacNeill

Director, People & Culture
She / Her
[email protected]
p. (902) 225-2790

Anna Barnes

Vice President, YMCA Atlantic Regional Development Centre (RDC)
She / Her
[email protected]
p. (902) 221-8974

Victoria Collins

General Manager, Child Engagement & Operations
She/ Her
[email protected]
p. 902-223-0015

Nicole O'Connor

Interim Director of Communications
She / Her
[email protected]
p. (902) 399-5180

TL Johannesson

General Manager, Youth and Leadership Development
She/ Her
[email protected]
p. 902-

John Meagher

General Manager, Asset & Development
He / Him
[email protected]
p. (902) 223-3986

InHae Park

General Manager Of YMCA Immigrant Services
She/ Her
[email protected]
p. 902-457-6871

Michelle Rivoire

Vice President, Health, Fitness, and Aquatics
She/ Her
[email protected]
p. 902-717-8060

Alexandria Samson

Director, Donor Relations
She / Her
[email protected]
p. (902) 229-4311

Rebekah Skeete

Director, Employment Services Centre
She/ Her
[email protected]
p. 902-461-2513 ext. 228

Lynda Thomas

Director, Employment Services Centre
She/ Her
[email protected]
p. 902-499-7560

Meet our Current Directors

As a leading charity, the YMCA is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. This group of community volunteers provides vision, strategic leadership and stewardship for the Association. The YMCA Board of Directors meets regularly with an Annual General Meeting held every spring. We are extremely grateful to every member, past or present, of the YMCA’s Board of Directors.

Stephen MacDonald

Chair

Stephen MacDonald is the President and Chief Executive Officer of EfficiencyOne, the not-for-profit operator of Canada’s first electricity efficiency utility, Efficiency Nova Scotia.

Lora MacEachern

Vice Chair

Lora MacEachern is a Senior Government Executive and Lawyer, with extensive experience in leadership, law, human resources, public policy, advocacy

Ashley Hill

Ashley Hill is the Founder and Executive Director of the PREP Academy, a community based non-profit organization that inspires and prepares African Nova Scotian students for college, university and beyond.

Jacob Woods

Jacob Woods is a Research Associate at the Nova Scotia Community College. Jacob is skilled in energy system analysis

Kevin Stoddart

Kevin is a Managing Partner at KBRS, Atlantic Canada’s largest talent management and recruitment organization with over 75 staff and offices throughout Atlantic Canada and Ontario.

Krista Jangaard

Dr. Krista Jangaard is the IWK Health Centre’s President & CEO. She first joined the IWK in 1996 in the division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine and

Mary Navas

With three years of marketing agency experience at NATIONAL Public Relations working with clients across Atlantic Canada, Mary brings a fresh perspective to communication strategies,

Michelle Bussey

Michelle Bussey is the CEO of the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (NSAA). Through NSAA, Michelle is working with industry, Government and communities to address the

Safia Rahemtulla

Safia is an Associate Partner in the Consulting practice of EY and holds a CPA, CA designation, a Certified Internal Auditor designation and a Certified Third Party Risk

Samantha Nixon

Samantha is a Coordinator with the Canadian Red Cross, supporting International Emergency Response through collaboration with the Government of Canada.

Sanjay Khanna

With over 25 years of experience, Sanjay has worked as part of the private and public sector focused on Information/Knowledge Management, ...

Sarah McInnes

Sarah is a Partner at McInnes Cooper, specializing in Immigration & Employment law.

Shelly Martin

Shelly Martin is a Mì’kmaq lawyer from Millbrook First Nation, is the Director of Governance for the Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq, a tribal Council providing programming and advisory services to eight Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq communities.

Sian Wren

Sian Wren is Vice President of Business Transformation at Emera. In this role, she led a large team of internal employees and external

Sonia Beattie

Sonia Beattie is the Vice-Provost, Planning & Analytics at Dalhousie University. With a strong passion for education, she completed degrees at both Dalhousie University and Memorial University before starting her career in postsecondary education.

YMCA Honourary Trustees​

The YMCA Honourary Trustees are former Directors who continue to support and provide strategic counsel to the YMCA.

Gregory (Greg) D. Auld,

Jennifer Berry,

Lydia Bugden,

Daniel M. Campbell &

Wesley G. Campbell,

Peter M. Conrod,

Paul J. Dyer,

Peter Doig

Peter G. Fardy,

Lou Gannon,

Mary Ellen Gurnham,

R.F. (Bob) Healy,

Fred Honsberger,

Wilfred Jackson,

John W. Lindsay Jr.

Brian Jessop

Cliff Langin,

Carole McDougall,

James MacGowan,

Stuart MacLean,

R.A. (Rod) McCulloch,

Kirk D. McIntyre,

Don C. Mills,

Robert Richardson,

L. Robert (Robbie) Shaw,

George Waye,

Sarah Young

Honourary Life Members

Audrey Manzer & Lou Gannon

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