CrossFit Bytown

Fantastic experience: A fantastic gym for people of all levels of fitness. Classes are led by experienced coaches, who are very good at both helping you level up, as well as give advice on how to scale the workouts to accommodate where you currently are. I highly recommend it!

Fantastic experience: After looking up CrossFit gyms in the city I came across CrossFit Bytown. I had a good feeling about it and I was right. Incredibly welcoming and helpful trainers as well as a supportive community. I felt immediately comfortable after my first class. They offer a range of different classes which makes it easy to find exactly what you are looking for.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic gym and a great community. Everett is a phenomenal coach, and creates and surrounds himself with a fantastic variety of excellent coaches and other athletes! I would recommend this to anyone who wants to actually improve their physicality, and grow as a person!

Fantastic experience: Really great community and atmosphere. I love coming here 3x a week! Thanks Bytown :)

Fantastic experience: Went in for an 11am WOD today. Visiting from Hamilton. Everett was very welcoming and knowledgeable. Challenging WOD today with front squats, power cleans and burpees. Felt like I belonged there : ) I’ll come back out next time I am visiting family in Ottawa. Thanks for a great work out!!

Fantastic experience: I normally workout in Kingston at a different gym, but I get the pleasure of dropping in at Bytown every couple of weekends. The coaches are great even though I see them sporadically and I always get a good sweat in. Would recommend for anyone looking for a long-term gym or as a drop-in if you're in the area for a weekend.

Fantastic experience: I dropped in for a workout when visiting from out of town and I had a great experience. Very quick and friendly to respond. Coaching was solid and the gym is clean and very well equipped. Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: I've started one month ago, after not doing much during the pandemic. I decided to go particularly to this gym. I wanted something challenging and fun to do! They guided me to what type of classes should I start with and how many days a week. Until now, I've been feeling comfortable and eager to go every time I have a class scheduled (they use an app which I think is the best way to have your spot secured, to the class you want to go). Trainers are always the best, and ready to help you with everything they can! I love that :) The ambiance in general is fun and relax as well!

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality Everett and his team are inspiring fitness leaders that able to transform anybody into a functionally strong person.

Fantastic experience: It would be one thing to say that this gym has excellent hours and all the tools needed for any discipline, be it powerlifting, calisthenics, strongman etc. The real reason this place shines is the coaches, especially the head coach Everett Sloan. All the coaches are knowledgeable and very helpful, but Everett has time and again gone out of his way for me and other members. Be it one on one coaching at no extra cost, giving advice on off his off days, giving out equipment to his members during lockdown, since going to Bytown I have not once thought of any other facility being worth the time or investment thanks to Everett and the team at Bytown. I've personally seen the ubermensch and people in very poor shape thrive and enjoy being at Bytown. Go to Bytown, talk to the coaches about your goal, try out the Strongfit classes(they are the best) and gain a healthy appreciation for sandbags and sleds.

Fantastic experience: Awesome workout. Welcoming atmosphere. Didn't feel awkward at all about being a newb or not as strong as everyone else.

Fantastic experience: Amazing client service here. If you’re experienced or a newbie, you will feel comfortable and challenged here.

Fantastic experience: Amazing high end new location After lockdowns limiting so much of the Sufism aspect of workouts, it's awesome coming back to such a updated well ran CrossFit gym

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality Joined in September and have been massively impressed by the level of engagement by the owners, staff, volunteers and clients too. This community is very engaging and supportive of newcomers and have kept me coming back pretty much daily since I joined.

Fantastic experience: Welcoming atmosphere, extremely clean & very well equipped. Super knowledgeable & helpful coaches. Pretty much the perfect place to work out!

Fantastic experience: I've been doing CrossFit for almost 10 years and CrossFit Bytown is one of the most friendliest and inclusive gyms I've been a member of. They offer a variety of group classes, and the coaches are able to work with various skill levels. The programming is constantly varied and challenging, too! I'm happy to be apart of the CrossFit Bytown community.

Fantastic experience: I've been a member for over 6 years and love the community here. The programming consistently pushes me out of my comfort zone. The coaches are knowledgable and attentive - I appreciate that I'm getting instruction and learning new things at every session.

Fantastic experience: I've been to many gyms in almost 7 years of Crossfit, but this one is one of the BEST. All the coaches are super knowledgeable, they give excellent tips and corrections and are just great people. I am currently pregnant so my top priority is to workout safely, and I am very confident I am in good hands. Their response to covid-19 was very well thought from the beginning. Each person has their own station with proper distancing and the equipment is sanitized after each workout, so you can be sure all precautions are taken. Last but not least, the community is very welcoming, people are very nice and supportive.

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality Started out a year and a half ago with a free trial and have been going ever since. Great coaches with excellent knowledge along with great members make it an awesome experience for getting fit

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality The gym is fantastic and everyone was incredibly friendly. The coaches were great, welcomed me as soon as I walked through the door, and made me feel right at home. All the equipment was great and very clean. I would definitely recommend this gym to anyone in the Ottawa area.

Fantastic experience: Joined Bytown in September and it's great! Amazing coaches and classes with variations for all levels. A very good way to get into CrossFit and weightlifting.

Fantastic experience: I've felt included since the day I started in October! CrossFit Bytown is the least intimidating gym I've been to and that's why I keep coming back. I'm always encouraged to ask questions and have already learned a lot in my short time here. You can tell the coaches really care—they always make sure that you're heard and having a good time.

Fantastic experience: I have been a member since 2016, prior to that I have worked out in a gym maybe a dozen times over the previous 3 decades. Safe, friendly to beginners, challenging to veterans and always constantly varied workout.

Fantastic experience: From the moment I stepped through the doors I felt welcomed. The coaches are extremely knowledgeable and always go above and beyond 24/7 to support their members. I've been a member since October 2020 and I am so glad I joined. I recommend everyone to come give a class a try, you will love it!

Fantastic experience: Bytown is amazing! After trying several other CrossFit gyms, I finally found one to call home. The coaches are so knowledgeable and they really treat you like family. Everyone is so helpful and accommodating especially if you have injuries. The facility is super clean; and specially during covid they have gone above and beyond to ensure their members safety. Bravo bytown, the best gym in town.

Fantastic experience: Love CrossFit Bytown. Great friendly atmosphere and they have gotten me into the best shape of my life. Great scheduling and options as well. A place for everyone.

Fantastic experience: I have been a member at Bytown for over 4 years now. It is the most inclusive and welcoming box. No matter your fitness level or ability, the coaches and members will welcome you. I also love that Bytown is very involved in the community. From fundraisers, giving back to less fortunate people from the neighbourhood, welcoming adaptive athletes, to a program for people recovering from addictions. They also have classes throughout the day, as opposed to some gyms that only have morning and evening classes. If you're thinking of joining a box, do not hesitate to check Bytown out. I cannot recommend them enough.

Fantastic experience: I've been training at Crossfit Bytown since they first opened in 2012, and I love it! It's my home away from home, awesome coaches, friendly and welcoming community, and a very well equipped space.

Fantastic experience: Really friendly and supportive staff. If you're thinking about getting rid of your covid flab, sign up!

Fantastic experience: If it was possible to give 10 stars I would. Amazing team of dedicated coaches. Healthy, inclusive, fun environment. Good equipment. Great hours and options for different training styles.

Fantastic experience: I went into Bytown with zero experience, I'm the type of girl who almost failed gym classes and couldn't like a sport if you paid me. The coaches and the classmates have never once made me feel out of place, they welcomed me with smiles and helped me adjust the workouts so that now a year later I can keep up with the rest of the class! Last July, I ran my first Spartan race!! The philosophy isn't just about getting in shape, it's about being strong, living longer, and being healthy. To me that really changed my perspective on physical activities and made me fall in love with CrossFit. The cool thing about this gym is it's not all CrossFit, there's StrongFit, yoga, defence classes, seminars, classic strength, etc. I've made close friends here and learned things that will last a lifetime! If you're like me, come in to CrossFit Bytown and check it out, you will not be disappointed.

Fantastic experience: I love this gym so much. I have been a member for about 3 years. Previously, I was more of an individual worker-outer (yes, I made that word up) but now I go to the gym and laugh and carry on with everyone. I can still workout alone if I want or I can join a class if I feel like being more social or need the push to work harder. The owner, and other coaches, are the most non-judgemental, accepting, inclusive individuals I have ever met. Everyone is welcome in this gym as long as you are respectful of others. You will meet people of every walk of life here and you will make new friends even if the only thing you share is a good workout. I have gained a lot of strength since starting CrossFit and I have learned so many new skills. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Love this gym! Small but mighty. Great community and atmosphere. Everybody is super friendly and welcoming. The coaches are very knowledgeable and can adapt to everyone’s fitness capabilities and needs. They make CrossFit accessible to EVERYONE! Wouldn’t want to train anywhere else.

Fantastic experience: Recently joined this crossfit place. The workout has a great variety, and it is fun. You feel good after an intensive one hour workout. Great people.

Fantastic experience: I was in town for work and decided to visited Crossfit Bytown for a workout. My experience with CrossFit over the years often ended feeling like I did not understand the workout, like I didn’t get the attention and guidance I needed and at times ended with various injuries. The worst of them was a severe disk herniation from which I am just now recovering, over a year and a half of treatments later. I was hesitant to try CrossFit again but I was also itching to feel like I could workout as I did pre-injury. I am so thrilled we tried Crossfit Bytown. I cannot say enough good things about this gym and about the owner Everett Sloan. Everett not only asked about my injury in detail, but he kept a constant eye on me throughout the entire class, tweaking my form and giving me movement options so that I could keep up without risk of re injury and also understand the goal of the workout. I had full peace of mind that I was being watched and guided through every step. At the end of the class Everett made a point to sit down with me and talk about my injury, offer an endless amount of great advice and guidance towards moving forward to prevent injury and be able to workout safely. I am extremely impressed with the attention, care and knowledge I was met with at Crossfit Bytown. 100% recommended and will definitely return whenever I’m in town next. Coached like Everett are seriously hard to find!

Fantastic experience: I went there while visiting Ottawa and they welcomed me like a member of their gym. The coaches were very friendly and professional and members were very welcoming. I will definitely come back on one of my trips to Ottawa.

Fantastic experience: Visiting Ottawa from Indianapolis and dropped into Bytown for a workout. Everett was one of the better coaches I've ever had. Well run class and solid programming. Would belong here if I lived here. Highly recommend this box.

Fantastic experience: The environment is second to none. Everett is knowledgeable, supportive, and takes a genuine interest in your progress and health. I've never stuck to anything for more than 3 months because I despise physical activity, but I've been going for more than 2 years now.

Fantastic experience: Crossfit was very intimidating when I first joined. The experienced and friendly coaches at Bytown couldn't make Crossfit less intimidating (just not possible), but I felt welcome and the coaches are always keen to teach you how to perform the movements so if you go with a mindset that there is a learning curve to start, you'll appreciate what Bytown has to offer. In the end, you have a ton of options where and how to work out. The coaches all work hard to create a positive environment and it's kept me going back 4 years later doing things I never thought I could do.

Fantastic experience: Great Gym! The coaches are very motivated to share their own experience and help new athletes get into this discipline. I would definitely recommend this gym for someone seeking to enhance his overall physical strength and endurance.

Fantastic experience: This box was really welcoming toward myself and my 16 years old while we were visiting Ottawa. Everett was amazingly helpful with the tips, programs and encouragement to push yourself to your limit. We really recommend this box. We would definitely come back to this place whenever we are in Ottawa.

Fantastic experience: This place has the most friendly and accomodating coaches. Never made to feel silly or weak for asking for scaling options- the athlete's health and wellness is always prioritized. This place is run more like a family than a business, it feels like a home away from home. People greet you by name, offer advice, and always help each other out. Love this gym so much. If you get the chance to drop in for any classes, do it.

Fantastic experience: Visiting from Toronto and came across CrossFit Bytown. Everett was extremely welcoming and let us crush a workout during open gym hrs. The staff and members were very friendly and the facility is great. So much equipment and such a variety!

Fantastic experience: Always a great workout, the coaches are super friendly and great at explaining things to beginners such as myself. They know how to scale back moved to support injuries, which is much appreciated! The members here have a strong sense of community and are always ready to encourage you to keep you going.

Fantastic experience: I was in Ottawa for work and dropped in at CrossFit Bytown for a couple of nice workouts. The coaches were great and the members were very friendly. I’ll definitely be back the next time I’m in Ottawa.

Fantastic experience: Brand new to crossfit and not in the least fanatical I only do it for basic fitness, I have been really happy to find this gym. Owner Everett has been a superb trainer who works right at my level providing alternatives or modifications and is remarkably chirpy and kind. Can't help feeling great around that. I also really appreciate Taylor who also accomodates individual needs when notified, he is very professional and highly motivating. Thank you Bytown :)

Fantastic experience: CrossFit Bytown is a perfect illustration of what we mean by "a welcoming community." While visiting my inlaws every year in Ottawa, I'm welcomed as a drop in, not charged a cent, and made to feel right at home. Super impressed. A high recommend if you're visiting from out of town or wanting to take your fitness to a new level.

Fantastic experience: Visited CrossFit Bytown while visiting Ottawa. The location was easy to get to and Everett, the owner, was very welcoming--allowing me to join the class or just do my own thing, both of which worked very well on my two days there. True to what I've learned about CrossFit, this space was open to athletes of all levels. Everett was encouraging and spent time providing helpful feedback. It was awesome of him to take the time to coach me--even as a drop in. Thanks!

Fantastic experience: Great gym, great coaches and friendly people. When I was going to be in town for a week, I emailed Everett asking if I can come workout at their gym. Everett got back to me right away accepting my request. The coaches were awesome and the best thing is they have very flexible schedules

Fantastic experience: I came to Ottawa to work for the summer and was looking for a new CrossFit gym to call home. I started out looking around at various gym's programming and I really liked Bytown's methodology of doing a strength/skill then a conditioning piece, so I decided to join. My first visit to Bytown I remember it was a Monday afternoon and I was immediately greeted by Dan, the head coach of the gym who soon introduced me to the rest of the coaching staff Everett (owner), Karine, and Taylor. As I would learn over the course of the summer, these are some of the greatest people I have come to meet. Each one has their own niche of expertise in CrossFit which among all of them covers everything you wish to know. From nutrition, strongman, olympic weightlifting, beginner movements, all the way to becoming a regional-level athlete, these coaches have every base covered. One of the greatest things about Bytown is its community, and the friendships which exist between members. I came to Ottawa knowing no one, and I am leaving with friendships which will last a lifetime. These people aren't friends, they're family, CrossFit Family. If you're looking into a CrossFit gym in Ottawa, I highly recommend you go and give Bytown a visit. It's an amazing place to call home.

Fantastic experience: I'm about 2.5 years into my CrossFit adventures. I travel a lot for work and have dropped into a number of gyms. I opted to drop into CrossFit Bytown the while visiting family over the holidays (I live in New Mexico) based on previous reviews. I'm glad I did. The Bytown gym members were very welcoming and the coaches are extremely knowledgable. I find that coaches are hesitant to 'coach' drop ins. I personally love it- it gives me the opportunity to see techniques from a different perspective, figure out what works for me and GET BETTER. I'm appreciative of the welcome and training I received during my week at CrossFit Bytown. This is my favorite gym away from home and I look forward to coming back!! Also, the programming is stellar.

Fantastic experience: Dropped in for a Strongman WOD. First time doing Grace with kettlebells, then also did sandbag carry for the first time: great workout with a nice group. Awesome coaching by coach Everett, who was also very welcoming and me feel like one of the regulars. Thanks so much for having me on a holiday Monday morning.

Fantastic experience: Went to the box as a drop in. Everett was super welcoming and very friendly, not to mention very knowledgeable. Couldn't imagine going to another box if I lived here. Haven't tried others here, but I've tried lots of different boxes while travelling and I haven't come across many like this one. Members and coaches were all friendly and made us feel welcome. Great community at Bytown.