Ignite at the YMCA

Ignite your potential at the YMCA! Explore our inclusive, judgment free environment and find out for yourself why we’re not just another gym. You’ll feel energized with unlimited access to group fitness classes, state-of-the-art conditioning rooms, swimming pools, drop-in rec sports and more.

Ready to join our welcoming community?

YMCA Membership

The Y is more than just a place to work out. It’s a thriving community of members who are here to help support one another so we can all shine brightly into our future. 

Here at the Y, we have all-inclusive memberships to make living a healthy lifestyle easier and fun for the whole family. Find your groove in our group fitness classes, get stronger on our weight floors, learn to swim with our aquatic programs, or shoot hoops in the gymnasium! Login to your Y account here!

If you have any questions about our membership, you can contact our team by emailing [email protected] or calling us at 902-423-9622 (extension 0).

Your Fitness Destination: John W. Lindsay YMCA

As a member of the YMCA, you’ll have access to our flagship facility, John W. Lindsay YMCA, located in the heart of Halifax. This state-of-the-art center offers a range of fitness and wellness options, including swimming pools, gymnasiums, and modern fitness equipment, all designed to support your health and community engagement.

Standard Pricing & Plans

Step into our welcoming YMCA community!

General Membership

Plus Membership

Choose your membership

Step into our welcoming YMCA community!

Basic Rates

PLUS Rates

GYM Access

 A free fitness consultation
Unlimited drop-in group fitness classes yoga, bootcamp, cycling and more

Pool Access

Free swim lessons for all ages
Unlimited drop-in pool activities
Aquafit and lane swimming

Programs

Child minding services
Free membership hold options
Access to Canadian YMCA membership centres
Access to our virtual platform Y@HOME+

Virtual Access Y@Home+

25+ live fitness classes every week
Exclusive on-demand fitness videos
Meal Plans, shopping lists and recipes
Workout and coaching plans
Fitness challenges
Kids and family activities include arts & crafts, sing-along songs and activities for the whole family.
Wellness programs including meditation and leadership development programs
And so much more…

Perks

No locked-in contracts
3 Guest Passes
Member discounts on registered programs Member discounts on personal training
Free membership hold options

PLUS Access

Access to adult-only locker rooms
Towel service
Body care products
Steam, Sauna and Lounge
Coffee and Tea

If you want to enjoy the facilities of John W. Lindsay YMCA for a day, you can purchase a one day pass at the following rates:

Students ………………………………….. $8.00

Adult ……………………………………….. $10.00

Families …………………………………… $20.00

Please note that some programs may require pre-registration or additional fees.

Next Level Comfort

YMCA PLUS takes your membership to the next level. By upgrading your membership you will receive the comforts of your home here at the Y.

Sauna, privacy, lounge, towel service, and so much more…

FREE for Members

Y@HOME+ is included in your membership, and gives you access to hundreds of programming and services you can do both at home and at your YMCA.

To sign up, connect with our Membership Team and they’ll send you the access code! 

Give the Gift of Health!

Get your YMCA gift card today and give the gift of health, happiness, and fulfillment!

Our Mobile Apps

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Search for programs you like and join them with a touch of a button!

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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, Donor Relations
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

Kailee Hominick

Director of Strategic Communications
She / Her
[email protected]
p. (902) 222-7279

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

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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