Fortis Fitness

Fantastic experience: Such an incredible gym!! And the staff are so kind and accommodating! I didn’t realize that drop ins are by appointments only, even still, Jennifer was super kind and was willing to take me in and give me a tour of the gym! The gym itself has everything you could possibly need - whether you’re training for powerlifting, Olympic lifting and even mma! 10/10 would recommend this gym to anyone in Toronto!

Fantastic experience: I visit Toronto frequently and Fortis is my go to gym spot. Aside from the excellent space and equipment they have (Westside barbell for the win), it’s an awesome training environment with the vibe being super welcoming and laid back. It’s never too crowded so I don’t have to wait for equipment. The staff are great, supportive humans that genuinely care. Since I come in and out of Toronto I don’t have a regular membership, but they’ve been incredibly flexible and accommodating. For context, I was/am going through a very transformative, transitory time in my life and it was difficult to commit to a regular membership; they didn’t guilt or pressure me, but instead were committed to working with me so I could get in the gym when I’m here. In short: Fortis is a people first gym with great facilities to boot (Olympic lifting, powerlifting, cardio, strongman, rowers, assault bikes, etc). Nothing but great things to say for this gym.

Negative experience: I am at the gym, first time interested in joining. It says 24/7. There is no staff on site or available. I called the number listed on the door, but no answer. I emailed and waiting for reply. Not a great customer experience.

Fantastic experience: Amazing gym. I visited from New York and the staff was more than helpful. I scheduled an appointment for a day pass but ended up showing up an hour late because of downtown traffic. The employees were very patient and gracious and waited on me. The gym itself is a great facility and has all you could ask for: 15+ squat racks, over 7 olympic weightlifting platforms, 150lb dumbbells, all kinds of bodybuilding machines, a mini turf field, and the whole upstairs for cardio. I wish I lived in Toronto so i could make this my new gym

Fantastic experience: Best gym in Toronto hands down

Fantastic experience: Love this gym! There's a huge array of equipment and it caters to athletes of all varieties - weightlifting, powerlifting, strongman, track, rugby, football, bobsled, etc. etc. Pick your sport - this gym is for you. It fosters a supportive community where everyone is there to get strong and be their best. They also play host to some incredible seminars (Dmitry Klokov, Mitchell Hooper, Cole Vincent, Phil Daru, to name a few). Already selfishly looking forward to the next weightlifting seminar!

Fantastic experience: Great facility with an extensive selection of equipment. Recently attended a Weightlifting Seminar with Dmitry Klokov and this did not disappoint. It was an invaluable experience and look forward to more Weightlifting seminars hosted at Fortis in 2024!

Fantastic experience: Came here last weekend. They let me try the gym for free. Owner was super nice and very excited to have new people in the gym. Tons of racks and benches, everything you would want for bodybuilding / powerlifting gym. Everybody in the gym is super passionate and easy to talk to. Will definitely be going back.

Fantastic experience: I recently trained at Fortis Fitness for a month while in Canada from Australia. I cannot speak highly enough of the team and the members there. The gym is amazing with every bit of equipment you can imagine. The staff are incredibly helpful and the members are super friendly. Looking forward to my next trip so I can go back and train there!

Fantastic experience: The best gym. Great staff. Great people. The perfect spot if you’re serious about your lifts.

Fantastic experience: Nice place

Fantastic experience: This gym is legit. Great equipment and atmosphere. There's lots of high end machines as well as space for powerlifting and strongman lifts. Cardio loft has lots of turf space, several pieces of equipment, and a full kickboxing area with uppercut bag, Muay Thai heavy bag, double end bag, and standing bag. Gloves provided too (though they're definitely used). Getting in the door for a drop in was a bit strange but once we got in it was great! Highly recommend this gym if you are into strength sport or just looking to lift with some good people in a great facility!

Fantastic experience: Great gym with great equipment especially for powerlifting, strongman, or Olympic weightlifting competitors. Both Jenn and Sean were incredibly nice and helpful. Had a great workout and would definitely recommend it to anyone in the Toronto area.

Fantastic experience: A must visit gym in Toronto. Was in town for a long weekend and it was super easy to set up a time to meet the owner for open gym hours. The owner and staff were extremely helpful and welcoming. They were kind enough to waive the day pass fee since we were international visitors. We will absolutely be coming back on our next trip to Toronto!

Fantastic experience: Great facility, love the staff and amazed by how clean the place was

Fantastic experience: Awesome gym. The staff are great, the owner is great, there’s tons of equipment and lots of really lovely, really strong members. It’s clean and air conditioned. Open 24-7. 10/10

Fantastic experience: amazing place, I work across the street and got Bluejays tickets last second and I didn't wanna go all the way home just to use the gym I go to, I called up and asked about buying a day pass and when I came i was greeted almost instantly by Sean. Sean took me in and said "oh man don't worry about the day pass we take care of our neighbors" and let me work out for free and even gave me a pair of shorts to use (I was in my work clothes) The equipment was great and the environment was sick, felt like old school bodybuilding mixed with new modern athleticism/powerlifting. Everyone there seemed locked in and truly cared about their physique which just motivates you more. The lighting was great and I like how the rules there truly seem enforced not like a planet fitness and such where everyone leaves the equipment out and nothing happens. When my current gym membership expires I will definitely be getting one here.

Fantastic experience: Such a great gym

Fantastic experience: Came from out of town and the owner Sean let me train here. Gym has all the powerlifting equipment you need and a bunch of machines and dumbbells.

Fantastic experience: Staff was very welcoming! We were in town for a powerlifting competition and needed a place to workout and we are glad we came here!

Fantastic experience: The member community keeps the gym organized so the weights are all in the right place.

Fantastic experience: I must say that this is by far one of the best gyms that I have ever had the pleasure of training at. Sean and Jenn are both extremely kind and make it a fantastic environment in which to train. The music is great and the equipment is well taken care of and is also returned back into place. Fortis is one of the reasons that I thoroughly enjoy my trips to Toronto and would recommend it to anyone looking for a solid workout in an amazing environment. 10/10

Fantastic experience: Es un excelente gym para entrenar con peso de verdad

Fantastic experience: Traveled to Toronto for two weeks and Fortis is definitely my favorite place! You can find everything you need here no matter what your training focus is. The staff were so kind and sweet, and they sometimes even surprise you with homemade low-carb low-sugar and pretty delicious treats!

Fantastic experience: The BEST gym in the city. Amazing, spacious facility with an incredible staff.

Fantastic experience: gym rat paradise. the membership price is really reasonable and they have basically any equipment you can think of. the member community keeps the gym organized so the weights are all in the right place. oh not to mention, the 24/7 access is a big plus

Fantastic experience: Best gym I've ever been in with the most professional staff and an amazing caring owner

Fantastic experience: 16 squat racks, different equipment, unique equipment, a lifters paradise. Best vibes for all types of lifters, super welcoming and safe space. I love coming here. The people are super friendly.

Fantastic experience: Fortis is one of the iconic iron temples in North America (and the world!) for a reason. Enormous, 24/7, with more “good” squat racks than anywhere else I’ve seen (and I’ve trained at some amazing powerlifting gyms). All the fun stuff for Strongman, Oly, Powerlifting, Buildin’ that Body—and also some conditioning and martial arts toys upstairs. Sean and staff run an unpretentious and awesome place to get strong as hell.

Positive experience: gym is fine

Fantastic experience: Lift weights, get strong

Fantastic experience: Incredible place with some of the best staff I've had the pleasure of meeting. Equipment is any powerlifter or strongman's dream. Was given access for free for a few days whilst visiting from France. Couldn't be more thankful!

Fantastic experience: This is the best gym in the city . Great atmosphere and the owner is amazing. Thanks Sean .. love your gym!

Fantastic experience: I was only in town for one night for business. Called around to multiple gyms who wouldn't let me do a drop in. Not only did fortis allow me, but gave me a thorough walk thru of the whole place and explained their layout/equipment. They had everything I needed, the space to use it and the answers to any questions I had before I started. Definitely using this place again when I'm back in town.

Fantastic experience: Fortis is a gem! We visited here on a trip and they let us get a session in for free. We were just passing through but the quality of the gym (not to mention how lovely the staff and patrons were) is making me think about moving to Toronto. It has everything you could ever want to get strong at ridiculously fair rates. I hope to return soon!

Fantastic experience: This place is perfect for any real lifter. I just hit it when I was in from out of town, and was shocked it was better equipped than my training gym at home. It has everything - every type of bar, 2 different prowlers with a long track, full olympic lifting platforms, GHR stand, and of course plenty of squat cages, benches, dumbbells, kettle bells with a full range of weights, etc. Oh and they even have full boxing equipment: speed bag, double ended bag, heavy bag, but also a higher placed heavy bag (high enough for uppercut work, but they didn't have the strict uppercut bag), plus a professional timer. I power lift and am only working my way to competition now, so I wouldn't say I'm an expert, but for my experience I can't think of much equipment I didn't see. Sean welcomed me and I would recommend asking for him to get introduced to the place.

Negative experience: It is your decision how you wish to run your business, but I am just saying that a lot of your potential customers would benefit from having more accommodating staffed hours. Most people work 9-5 and cant make it before 6pm.

Fantastic experience: The gym is amazing. Has all the things you need and then some. Not too crowded. Sean and the staff were extremely nice.

Negative experience: Fortis - as they say, they do things differently. I have never been yelled at by a business owner (Sean) in such an unprofessional manner. I had been a member for 2 months and had accidently let the membership expire. Given the limited office hours, it was difficult to renew in person (at this point it could not be done online). After about 10 days I managed to set up a time to renew outside office hours with an accommodating employee. Admittedly I had entered the facility a few time without a valid card during this limbo period. The same day I was scheduled to renew for 6 months (as requested by an email 10 days prior) I received a phone call from Sean. He began the conversation by yelling at me about "sneaking into the gym" . (He literally opened the door for me the day before and I explained I have an appointment the next day to renew for 6 months and that I was having problems renewing since my membership expired) He proceeded to go into a rage. He lost control. The conversation ended with him screaming on the other end of the phone that i am banned for life. Wow... Anyway, if this review was only based on management I would give it a 0, however Fortis does have some great equipment that other gyms typically do not carry. In fairness that is worth something.

Fantastic experience: I was so happy to have met Sean Kelly and Omar Isuf during my session here. I travelled to be in Toronto for a week and could only train at this essential facility for just one session. Straight away, one of my favourite gyms and was perfect for my powerlifting program. I really like the deadlift platforms and squat racks in particular. Overall a spacious and airy feel. Highly recommended if you are lucky enough to visit or live in the wonderful capital of Ontario.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic gym to train clients and for solo workouts

Fantastic experience: Easily the best gym in Ontario

Fantastic experience: Best gym in the GTA. Great equipment and the gym is 24 hours.

Fantastic experience: Great place to train! I’m from out of town and was looking for a place to have a quick workout. If I lived in Toronto permanently, I’d definitely sign up for a membership with Fortis!

Fantastic experience: Literally the best gym. You never have to wait for a squat rack ever again, and the owner Jeremy is dope. Cancel your commercial gym and go here.

Fantastic experience: Awesome gym! Professional and friendly staff

Fantastic experience: Definitely one of my favourite gyms. Have all the equipment you need and then some. Great atmosphere, great people and great music. The perfect gym for anyone just getting into lifting or have been lifting for years.

Fantastic experience: Great gym for serious lifters. If you are fed up waiting for a squat rack at hoodlife while some dude is resting for 5 minutes in between his bicep curl sets in there, or if you ever had a gym staff harass you for breathing loudly while deadlifting or for using chalk, I highly recommend this place. Fortis got tons of lifting platforms, squat rack, advanced equipment and no nonsense attitude. Equipment here is kinda banged up and dirty at times but that jusy adds on to the rugged atmosphere in my view. Plus, the 24 hour access was a major draw for me because I have been working out late to avoid the crowd and any chance of exposure to the coronavirus. When I go around 10pm, there are about 4 to 5 folks there and it's easy to maintain that social distance. think parking is a bit limited here during peak hours but that maybe because of all the construction along carlaw. Overall, I am very happy with this gym!

Fantastic experience: Fortis Fitness is a great Toronto gym. Excellent equipment - with specialized strength and conditioning equipment to focus on key aspects of your development. Helpful and knowledge staff who try to help you achieve your goals. Clean, bright and very affordable. Great culture. 24 hour access meaning regarding of your schedule you can get a great workout. Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: A gym for serious lifters

Fantastic experience: Best strength-focused gym in Toronto. Amazing community and quality equipment whether for weightlifting, powerlifting or strongman. Trainers are all very knowledgable and helpful.

Fantastic experience: ONLY JOIN IF YOU WANT RESULTS! *Loads of equipment for all needs and goals (including beginners like me) *Exceptional staff *Member safety and education a priority The Space and the Members This wonderful facility is a thoughtfully designed, utilitarian space for all members and their varying fitness levels and individual goals. The members are the priority at Fortis and the setup is all about function for members to yield results. There is equipment galore including 17 squat racks. You NEVER have to wait for one! The members are a kind, non-preening people who are focused on achieving their own results rather than posing for others—it’s just not that kind of a place, thankfully! The Staff Fortis staff are among the best for three main reasons: they are friendly and supportive of members (beginners to experts) of all ages, they are extremely knowledgeable about fitness and weight loss (they are all in great shape and don't judge others if they are not yet), and have a strong desire to help their members achieve results. It’s the staff that kept me here when I first joined and felt so nervous and uncomfortable in this new environment. An excellent, comprehensive orientation is provided with the membership and the staff are so committed to form and safety for the members. As well, the orientation includes a free program that is proven to be very effective. And the Fat Loss 101 slideshow is very helpful if you want to lose weight—I watched it 3 times and took notes. Sean, the owner, is dynamic and engaging and definitely embodies his subtext “knowledge is power” and he seeks that for all of the members. My Results I’m a true beginner (and older), and have never lifted beyond 5-8lb dumbbells in my life and I now do powerlifting moves! I’ve been a proud member for almost 3 months and in that time I’ve lost 19 pounds so far and gained significant muscle. With Fortis’ three part system, this has been so realistic and achievable. Most importantly, Fortis and the staff really brought back the joy of movement and feeling strong in my everyday life outside of the gym. Even if you live a distance away from Fortis, consider attending. I drive well over an hour (often more due to traffic) to get here and it is 100% worth the time and effort to workout in such a special, unique environment.

Fantastic experience: By far the best gym in the city . From the owner to the staff that work there , the equipment and even the members are all awesome.

Fantastic experience: My home away from home. I've been going here since 2010, the owner and supportive members really helped build my confidence in the gym! Fortis is Toronto's original strength & conditioning gym with the best equipment.

Fantastic experience: FANTASTIC gym with a plethora and wide range of equipment. Friendly staff and membership base of people focused on improving their physical capabilities through hard training. Not like your typical commercial gym, this a serious gym where you can actually get in a proper workout. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: My girlfriend and I vacationed in the Toronto area from the states and found Fortis when looking for a spot to train. The staff was extremely quick to respond, they were welcoming and accommodating and made us feel at home. The facility itself was awesome, any needs for strength athletes to bodybuilders they had. I will definitely be visiting Fortis again next time I'm in Toronto.

Fantastic experience: Great people and good environment to focus on your workout

Fantastic experience: One of the best gyms in the world.

Fantastic experience: A real gym for real lifters. Huge bonus for being so welcoming during my visit to Toronto.

Fantastic experience: If you're SERIOUS about getting strong, a great no-nonsense training facility. A lot of power racks and lifting platforms means little to no wait times. Qualified staff with lots of experience in coaching and competition. When you're ready, plenty of specialized equipment to supplement your training and conditioning. The clientele are generally focused on getting their training done; a lot of competitive athletes along with average people dedicated to trying to better themselves, mostly respectful of one another. Very few preening peacocks taking up space like most commercial gyms I've been to in the past.

Fantastic experience: Hands down the best gym I've ever trained or coached in in my 20 years in the industry. I fell in love as soon as I set foot in here 6 years ago, and haven't looked back. The coaches and clients here are family. Whether it's Olympic weightlifting, powerlifting, strongman, or anything else, you'll find a home at Fortis Fitness.

Fantastic experience: If you’re coming from out of town (or out of the country, like me.) make sure you email/call them for an appointment. Great venue, all the equipment you’d want to get stronger. Great crew, went out of their way to make me feel welcome and answered all the questions I had. Nothing much else to say really, I’ll be back whenever I’m next in TO and will recommend to anyone who is traveling this way.

Fantastic experience: Best gym ever. No judgements, supportive staff and gym goers. Lots of room, great equipment. Just a great place.

Fantastic experience: If you’re looking for that classic, serious gym, this a gym you’ll like. Here are a few things I really like about Fortis Fitness. 1. Knowledge: there’s no shortage of PT’s in Toronto, but I have to say the level of the progressive knowledge based on good science at Fortis is hard to match. 2. Etiquette: Fortis operates under a professional athletic code of etiquette. They are clearly posted on the walls and new members are informed prior to signing up. 3. 24/7 this gym is never ever closed. You access it via an electronic key card. 4. Cleanliness: this gym is constantly cleaned and all equipment is maintained by staff and management. Fortis Fitness equipped with Westside Barbell machines and is popular with Strongman and Powerlifting Competitors.

Fantastic experience: Absolutely phenomenal gym; one of the best I've ever been to. They have tons of equipment I'd never seen before, with tons of nice staff who are eager to show you how they work.

Fantastic experience: A gym where you will find the equipment you need to get strong. The equipment is always in its right place , becausethe members and Lifting Coaches, Trainers, Lifestyle Coaches, Nutrition Coaches, Fascial Stretch Therapists, keep the place tidy. Fortis has masterminds of the fitness industry under one roof.

Fantastic experience: Best gym I’ve found in Toronto. BEWARE: this is a no nonsense, no frills, serious gym. No flash facilities or club music playing. People are here to WORK and take their workouts seriously. You won’t find a better gym for making progress, insane number of squat racks!

Fantastic experience: The best gym I've ever trained in. Never have to wait for equipment, of which they have everything I could practically need (free weights, resistance bands, foam rollers, boxes etc). Very good management with outstanding treatment of members. Would recommend to anyone wishing to train in the Toronto area.

Fantastic experience: Stopped by for a day trial and was beyond impressed by how clean and presentable the gym was! Had everything I needed. Ninette and the rest of the members were very friendly and welcoming. Would recommend this gym to anyone!!! Cheers from the US

Fantastic experience: Me and my wife just love this gym. Best gym ever! Our strength has steadily increased in the last 7 months and just renewed again for another 7 months. Members here want to train and train hard!

Fantastic experience: It pains me to not be a member of Fortis. I'm in North York and the distance is too much for me. I toured their location near the beaches, I was drooling. Amazing equipment. Amazing facility with knowledgeable staff that are second to none IMO. Crossing my fingers that Sean (owner) and his team decide to get a location in North York.

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Fantastic experience: All what genes in one place

Fantastic experience: Best gym in town.

Fantastic experience: Super Friendly's staff, very knowledgeable and experienced lifters. Lots of equipment to try out that you won't find amywhere else.

Fantastic experience: Hands down the best gym I've ever trained or coached in in my 20 years in the industry. I fell in love as soon as I set foot in here 6 years ago, and haven't looked back. The coaches and clients here are family. Whether it's Olympic weightlifting, powerlifting, strongman, or anything else, you'll find a home at Fortis Fitness.

Fantastic experience: best gym ever

Fantastic experience: I can't say enough how much I love this gym. Daniel is such a nice man to work with there and the owner and his team are top notch.

Fantastic experience: Where grunters go to feel at home. Best damn gym around for the serious powerlifter, strongman/strongwoman, and weightlifter.

Fantastic experience: Awesome gym, great Atmosphere, and a very friendly staff!

Fantastic experience: Amazing gym with great atmosphere!!!

Fantastic experience: favorite gym in toronto

Fantastic experience: If you're serious about lifting weights this is the only place in Toronto you should be going to. It's also a great atmosphere whether you're new to lifting weights or compete in powerlifting/weightlifting/etc

Fantastic experience: Great gym, if it was closer to home it would be my main spot. got to meet Mark Bell and get a lot of good information. Check out the spot in the back with all the "old school" weightlifting info from comics and magazines.

Fantastic experience: Best gym in Toronto. Been coming here off and on since the old smaller location for over 5 years now. Location isn’t the best to be my main gym but I always come back here in winter holidays to take advantage of their no contract + 24/7 access. This would not be my first choice for a weightlifting gym but for everything aside that (powerlifting, strong man, bodybuilding, general strength/fitness) look no further as you’ll be hard pressed to find any other gym that offers better equipment and environment within Toronto (with top notch staff at that). What are you waiting for? Call in and check the place out!

Fantastic experience: Best gym around Toronto. Staff and members are very helpful. Amazing equipment. Power racks everywhere you look.

Fantastic experience: Awesome 24 hour gym with everything you need for training. Good people, friendly and supportive environment. Great equipment for weightlifting, powerlifting, strongman, bodybuilding, cardio, etc. Affordable membership rates well worth it.

Fantastic experience: We came to this gym on a pilgrimage from New York, and the staff were super friendly and let us workout for the day for free! The gym has everything you could ever want and a badass powerlifting vibe to it! 10/10 recommend!

Fantastic experience: The best fitness facility I have ever attended. I have tried to lift at commercial gyms but they do not even remotely compare to Fortis. Whether or not you live in the area, this gym is worth the commute. Don’t miss out on a one-of-a-kind strength and conditioning environment.

Fantastic experience: Emailed about purchasing a drop in to train while I was visiting Toronto from Denver and was instead invited to train for free. Daniel was super kind and helpful. The members were friendly and had no problem helping me find the equipment I needed. I’m new to powerlifting and didn’t feel intimidated around everyone lifting hundreds of pounds heavier than me. Wish we had a gym like this close to me in Colorado.

Fantastic experience: I have never been to a gym like this. Sean and his staff are extremely helpful. The members are inviting and respectful. The equipment satisfies needs I didn't even know I had!

Fantastic experience: If you like to lift and you fancy being in an environment of like-minded individuals focused on their health, on form and on improving themselves then this is an amazing gym. The equipment is top notch, the trainers are knowledgeable, active and offer advice all the time, and the price is pretty reasonable.

Fantastic experience: Definitely recommend this gym! I was visiting from the US and the staff and gym members were all friendly and super helpful. The facility is well-stocked with equipment to make you strong in all the best, fad-free ways. This is not a meathead gym. As a first-time visitor I felt super comfortable and welcome.

Fantastic experience: Best gym ever. Seriously, not the kind of gym that takes your money and hopes you don't come for the rest of your contract. Lots of squat racks, benches, various equipment not found in typical gyms. Best part is the crowd. No one is there for anything but to get stronger and get better. And yet most are friendly and approachable. Owner and staff are also very approachable and helpful.

Fantastic experience: Best gym in the GTA, great environment, best equipment.

Fantastic experience: Nice gym

Positive experience: Mainly caters to powerlifters but if your doing a push day you won’t have to wait for equipment.

Fantastic experience: There’s no strength gym in the east end quite like Fortis.

Fantastic experience: Perhaps the greatest gym in all of Canada.

Fantastic experience: Home, sweet home.