Whistler Core Climbing and Fitness Gym

Expérience négative: The staff are friendly and helpful, but for a drop-in fee of $23, the fitness equipment is ROUGH and the space has a weird atmosphere.

Expérience fantastique: My husband and I were working in Whistler for a couple of months and wanted to hire a personal trainer. I wasn't sure what to expect as the trainers I've seen at other gyms generally look bored when working with someone. We walked into The Core and fortunately for us, Kayne was working that day. Kayne is affable, brilliant, enthusiastic, passionate, talented, knowledgeable, personable, encouraging, positive and energetic. He designed a program that we could do anywhere to address our muscle imbalances and old injuries causing pain. He motivates you and you see progress in every session. He's attentive, has excellent communication and is genuinely invested in each client. I don't know what else you could want or need in a personal trainer. We wish he lived in our city! All the other staff members at The Core were also lovely to interact with. We would not hesitate to hire him again the next time we're in Whistler and are so thankful for all the time, energy and effort Kayne put into every session.

Expérience fantastique: Kleines aber sehr gut ausgestattetes boulder-gym mit Selbstsicherungsautomaten und starken Routen. Die Mitarbeiter sind mega hilfsbereit und freundlich. Hat Spaß gemacht!

Expérience fantastique: Good place for a work outside

Expérience fantastique: Super friendly and helpful staff! Had fun in the bouldering area and the tension board. I can't wait to try out some oly lifts on the platforms!

Expérience fantastique: This was such a cool & unique place, we loved it! The staff was amazing & super helpful, we’ll be back!

Expérience fantastique: I had the BEST time , I went with every intention of just being my friends plus 1 ! Now I’m going to be returning again and again and again! Such a cheering on community! Thank you Charlotte for making me feel safe and all the laughs !

Expérience fantastique: John and the Staff are SUPER accommodating!!! Best Place to come work out

Expérience fantastique: It was my first time learning climbing. The email and phone inquiry and booking were friendly and easy. I ended up booking for 2 people group intro with Charlotte, the instructor. She was very nice, patient, and supportive. The two of us were at different levels of climbing experience. I felt that Charlotte’s experience made her able to gauge what’s needed for different people. Both of us ended up feeling accomplished. I really enjoyed my experience. The only wish is for the Core to offer shorter follow-up sessions than 1-hour long ones, given that a full hour of climbing might be too physically challenging for a beginner like me at this moment.

Expérience fantastique: Great outdoor climbing with Charlotte and Tom last weekend. I would absolutely go again! Thanks team!

Expérience fantastique: I joined the recent women's outdoor climbing day and it was so much fun! Great guides, good vibes, and a lovely group of ladies. Charlotte, Rhys and Laura made everyone feel super comfortable and safe and gave lots of encouragement to both the new and experienced climbers. They all made the day such a success. Highly recommend signing up with these guys!

Expérience fantastique: I'd highly recommend the guided outdoor days if you want to get started climbing outdoors. They're absolutely fantastic. The day I took part in was guided by Charlotte and Tom who put so much into it and offered lots of different options for different ability levels - it was my first time climbing outdoors and they made me feel so confident and made it so enjoyable!

Expérience fantastique: Had a belaying course with Laura and it was unreal. Good value, good fun, and I can now officially belay. This allowed me to confidently attend the outdoor climbing session with Laura and Tom who were great. Definitely recommend

Expérience fantastique: The indoor climbing area is a bit challenging, but fun! Yesterday I joined for the first time an outdoor climbing session. We were a group of 9 people with different skill levels, but our guides Charlotte & Tom explained everything well and took care of everything. It was incredible and I can’t wait for the next session!!

Expérience fantastique: Been a member of the core for over 5 years, love the space, the feel and especially Jon. He makes you feel welcome every time you step inside!

Expérience fantastique: I went for an outdoor social group climb organised by the lovely crew at the core! Not only did they have all the gear and experience needed they were also incredibly kind and accommodating! Charlotte helped get everything sorted and flowing smoothly and Tom went the extra mile to safely hook me onto the crag so I had the awesome oppertunity to take some awesome photos of our group! I felt safe but also challenged to up my climbing skills. Will be going again

Expérience fantastique: Did the outdoor climbing with charlotte was absolutely unreal and she was a great teacher. Definitely excited to go again!

Expérience fantastique: Small but tough settings. A small bouldering gym with some tough settings - was fun - would recommend.

Expérience fantastique: Had a fantastic intro to climbing with Charlotte yesterday morning, super helpful and informative introduction to belaying and communication. Really fun morning climbing and learning something new, Charlotte was a great instructor!

Expérience fantastique: Charlotte is a great coach and looking forward to the outdoor day

Expérience fantastique: wow! great place to work out. the staff was super friendly, i felt welcomed:) definitely worth a visit when you're travelling and worth a membership when you stay in whistler:) many good machines, everything was clean and also a great place for calisthenics!! when i was there it was not busy at all! thank you! ;)

Expérience fantastique: I brought in 2 groups of 12 kids and we were the recipients of an amazing climbing session hosted by Charlotte and the rest of the team. Well done and thank you !

Expérience fantastique: I have been so lucky to train with John at Core gym. He is the best PT that I have worked with. He is a legend and makes every workout tough but challenging and fun. I am so happy to be working with him.

Expérience fantastique: Whistler Core was amazing! We had our group go and we had such a fun time. We had Charlotte and Rhys facilitate our climbing session and Kayne lead us through a yoga session after. They are amazing! Highly recommend doing the yoga after a climb.

Expérience fantastique: A great gym that has everything you need for your workout or injury recovery. I've been going for the better part of a year and the staff are friendly and approachable. My only complaint is that some of the machines are a bit too close to one another due to limited space.

Expérience fantastique: Our kids had their first lesson today with Charlotte and had a fabulous time! The staff were friendly and helpful and the facility was clean and welcoming.

Expérience fantastique: Charlotte was encouraging and informative. It was challenging but fun. Edit: thank you for your prompt response.

Expérience fantastique: We did an intro to climbing session with Charlotte which was fantastic, we covered all of the basics to get us climbing and belaying each other safely. Charlotte was friendly and made sure we understood things fully before moving on and she answered all of our beginner questions. We enjoyed our session so much that after a few solo climbs we booked a guided climb with Charlotte to focus on some climbing techniques. Everyone was super friendly and welcoming!

Expérience fantastique: Great gym for serious weightlifting

Expérience fantastique: Very interesting walls, one of the few gyms I've been in that really embrace textured walls. Love the crack climbing texture in the back corner. Rhys is an incredible setter I loved everything they put up. (Honorable mention to Tom who made stuff that really challenged me) Did all the 5.12's they had and most of the 5.11's - unique setup and creative routes. Great opening hour for an eary bird 7am. Closes a bit early though if you're a night owl.

Expérience fantastique: We had an amazing climbing/bouldering session at The Core! We were a group of 20 athletes from the Whistler Mountain Ski Club (U14) with a few coaches. The front desk was super helpful in helping us put together this session in a short timeframe. The climbing instructors kept the kids engaged and led a very fun session. The kids are already wanting to go back! Huge thanks to The Core for having us!

Expérience négative: Not hugely impressed with my visit to this spot. I noticed a high level of crowding and a somewhat cramped atmosphere. Unfortunately, there were individuals walking around barefoot, emitting a strong odor of body odor. While I understand that perspiration is common in a gym, the overwhelming smell made it challenging to focus on my workout, and I even felt a bit queasy due to some guests neglecting personal hygiene. Additionally, I encountered a climber standing barefoot next to me with a noticeable odor. Furthermore, the presence of kids hanging around machines without actively training was a bit distracting. It seems that the staff might not be effectively addressing these issues. Overall not a great experience but they have some ok equipment. I imagine it was just a bad day to visit.

Expérience fantastique: Great equipment and not too busy

Expérience fantastique: Charlotte was incredible. I did a class with my 2 kids and it was amazing. Lots of different climbs for different levels and Charlotte made it super fun.

Expérience fantastique: Great gym. They've recently even improved the Wi-Fi. Always come here when in town

Expérience fantastique: Tons of new climbing holds were put up last month. Had a great time with friends, can't wait to be back over Christmas!

Expérience fantastique: Had a fab time climbing, an excellent way to spend the afternoon. Charlotte was a fantastic guide, helped us out and challenged us too! Thank you

Expérience fantastique: Amazing staff, got some new shoes there and they were very helpful, letting me try many shoes on and use them on the walls. The rock climbing is very good, and the gym is massive and really good.

Expérience fantastique: Had a intro session for climbing with Charlotte. She has long history with climbing and had a lot of information to share. Her friendly and encouraging presence made the lesson very comfortable. The climbing and gym facilities were nice and not crowded. Would definitely go again.

Expérience fantastique: Has all you need for climbing related training.

Expérience fantastique: Well equipped, not too busy in the am.

Expérience fantastique: Great climbing wall and a more than serviceable gym.

Expérience fantastique: Terrific gym! They have all the equipment needed for a solid workout. Multiple rooms for weights. I low key wish this gym existed where I live!

Expérience fantastique: My 7 y/o daughter has done a handful of guided climbs at the Core and has a blast every.single.time! Tom is a wonderful coach and is so great with the kids. I highly recommend this as an activity in Whistler.

Expérience fantastique: Great place, great location! Staff are always super friendly, I love climbing here & feel very welcome.

Expérience fantastique: We had such a fantastic time with Tom who was our outdoor climbing guide. Not only was he incredibly helpful and knowledgeable, but created a really enjoyable experience for our group and made us feel safe and comfortable the whole time. Thank you again Tom!

Expérience fantastique: Tom instructed my two kids (7 & 10yo) for one hour and he was fantastic. Made it really fun for them. Will be going back for sure!

Expérience fantastique: Charlotte was a great guide for my two kids! They had an amazing time!!

Expérience fantastique: My children did the two day outdoor camp with Rhys and Charlotte and absolutely loved it. Excellent instructors who provided a great mix of both education and fun. My daughter said the second day was one of her best days ever! Thank you

Expérience fantastique: I had a great time with Core. It was an awesome experience! I would recommend Charlotte she is a wonderful person and an amazing coach.

Expérience fantastique: Loved it! Super fun! I did rock climbing lessons and it was one of the best experiences I've had for a long time! Charlotte was a great instructor and made the time even better. If you ever have a chance to do the rock climbing lessons you definitely should. I will definitely be back.

Expérience fantastique: Decided to learn how to climb. I had the best time indoors & and outdoors. Charlotte is an amazing teacher, and I'm so excited to learn more. Tom was super professional, and I learned how to abseiling. I'm looking forward to the next climbing session!!

Expérience fantastique: Attended the women’s outdoor day and met some amazing people! It was my first time climbing outdoors but Charlotte really took the time to show me how to belay and how to communicate on the wall. I highly recommend going if you’re new, the staff are the best! Also thanks to Tom for setting up ropes for us!

Expérience fantastique: Awesome place great staff, sick vibes. Has indoor bouldering, top rope and a weightlifting gym plus cardio.

Expérience fantastique: Rhys was fantastic - above and beyond attention and guidance for our kids. Highly recommend him!

Expérience fantastique: A guided climb with Rhys was a highlight of our trip to Whistler. Rhys made climbing fun, challenging, and educational for our 5 year old wild child. Looking forward to climbing with Rhys again on our next trip to Whistler.

Expérience négative: Disappointed in my visit there, as it was very close to the hotel I was staying in while visiting Whistler for a few days and stopped in to work out, I was assessed to pay the day fee of $18 CAD with USD and was told, sorry we don't exchange, when I questioned the older gentleman behind the desk (the owner?), he said that I could use USD but that the $18 CAD fee would be charged and I would get back $2 USD as change from a USD $20 bill. I politely looked up the exchange rate and did it for him and showed him the amount, he again looked at me and said, "we don't exchange". I made mention that this would mean I was paying about $23 CAD for the day, and he remarked again that they don't exchange. No explanation, as to why. I left and did not return. I would make sure you either come with CAD or find somewhere else to go... I found Altitude Fitness about 7 minutes away. Fantastic facility and they take USD without issue.

Expérience fantastique: Kids' climbing lesson. Booked in while on holiday and kids had a great time. Tom was a very good instructor, patient and easy going and worked them hard!

Expérience fantastique: Best first time experience ever with Tom from the core climbing gym

Expérience fantastique: Great climb! Tom did a fantastic job with us out on the rock. Would recommend a class definitely!

Expérience fantastique: Tom was really good with my kids and they had a ball under his instruction

Expérience fantastique: Tom took us out on the outdoor climbing trip and it was amazing!!! Super friendly to beginners and made sure we were understanding everything he was doing

Expérience fantastique: We took the guided tour to outdoor rock climbing. Despite our own inexperience, our guides Reese and Tom were extremely helpful and encouraging. The hike to the climbing site was short but strenuous. Definitely not for the physically challenged. Our group consists of three adults in 40s and three kids ages 10-14, at varying level of fitness and climbing experiences. Even the easiest climb (5.5) was not a cakewalk, but everyone in the group managed it. We all felt challenged but not to the point of failure, and we had Reese and Tom to thank for that. We can't wait to improve our climbing at our local gyms back home and come back for another climb in a few years!

Expérience fantastique: I took part in the girls outdoor climbing day a couple of days ago. It was a lovely day which was super accessible and a great vibe. Charlotte, Rhys and Tom were super helpful and catered to everyone’s ability. Thanks guys :)

Expérience fantastique: Had a great day climbing with Charlotte and a lovely group of girls for the women’s outdoor climbing day. Will definitely be recommending to all my friends in Whistler, a great way to meet new people and get on some rock! Also thanks to Tom and Reese for helping with the set up. Thanks Whistler Core!!

Expérience fantastique: Had a wonderful experience outdoor climbing last Sunday. Was my first time and definitely not my last. Thanks so much to Charlotte, Tom and Rhys for making it happen!

Expérience fantastique: Did the WOMEN’s Outdoor climbing course and it was incredible. Charlotte is an amazing instructor. She also created an awesome space to get girls into the climbing scene or connect with other female climbers. Such a fun space. Had climbing options for all levels. Overall great fun. Highly recommend. She had two support instructors named Tom and Rhys and they were lovely and supportive.

Expérience fantastique: Great gym, amazing staff that are knowledgeable and make your feel welcome.

Expérience fantastique: I love this place

Expérience fantastique: We did a guided session with Charlotte, my daughter had an amazing experience. Charlotte and the staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and welcoming. Would strongly recommend when visiting Whistler with kids or just for adults.

Expérience fantastique: I moved to whistler in October 2023 with the goal of trying to get into climbing. I’ve been to climbing gyms in the past where I’ve felt a little confused and not sure where or how to start. Coming to the core has been such an awesome experience as you feel you know the climbing coaches and they pop by during your climb and offer some tips. They are easy to approach and I don’t feel intimidated to ask questions. I recently attended an outdoor session with Charlotte and Tom and it was so great, so much fun and I can’t wait to get back out there. If you are looking to try climbing, get back into climbing or up skill, Charlotte and Tom are your go to people.

Expérience fantastique: Up till last week I'd been a casual member of the Core gym, enjoying the workout spaces, the plentitude of gym equipment, and the climbing zones. Every single member of staff always makes you feel welcome, and are fantastically knowledgeable. Great stuff, especially for a nervous gal who's new to it all (especially the climbing). Imagine my absolute joy when I heard there was going to be a ladies' intro to climbing outdoors! I'd taken an indoor intro class with the ever-delightful Charlotte previously, and was keen to continue my education amongst people of a similar level. Charlotte definitely has a great understanding on how to motivate you, and give you exactly the right amount of push to show you that you're super capable, so I was excited to hear she was running further courses! The course began with an indoors evening to ensure everyone had the basic safety knowledge to take their skills outdoors (and therefore boost your confidence!). The outdoors session was unbelievably amazing. Charlotte and Tom set up a variety of outdoor rock climbs (single pitch) that invited us all to experiment on different routes that gave us a chance to use all we'd learned and more! We all ended up climbing harder grades than we expected to be able to do, and what a win that is! The support and tutorage was priceless from both climbing guides, and the genuine encouragement and excitement from all the ladies attending was infectious. I'd highly encourage these for anyone who's interested in furthering their climbing, and wants to meet like-minded climbers! I'll be going to the next one for sure!

Expérience fantastique: I have recently completed an indoor and subsequently an outdoor climbing course with Charlotte and Tom at Core Fitness. What can I say apart from AMAZING! Both courses, which were ran for women specifically (#girlpower), were well planned and extremely fun. Although I felt quite anxious about climbing in an outdoor setting as I had not done this before, Charlotte and Tom made the experience a breeze. Charlotte was the queen of organization, making sure everyone knew where to go and what to do and Tom made sure multiple lines were set up prior to us arriving so we could start climbing immediately. Both of them super encouraging and did not hesitate to talk you through any tricky parts in each climb. Basically if you are thinking of giving climbing a go, look no further than these two!!

Expérience fantastique: I joined core to get back into fitness but all the staff here have been so welcoming, friendly and helpful. I met Charlotte, who is one of the climbing instructors at core and she has been a diamond. She has introduced me to climbing (which I now love) through a girls group that is unbelievaby supportive in learning the correct techniques inside. Yesterday, herself and Tom held an outdoor climb in a controlled beginners environment. It was amazing to learn these new skills. I can't recommend highly enough!

Expérience fantastique: Great experience

Expérience positive: Good gym. The pricing policy is a bit weird, but there you go.

Expérience fantastique: I really liked the brown guy at the desk, text me!

Expérience négative: One of the workers was being so mean to me and my friend we are never coming back ever again base 5 is better

Expérience fantastique: DO THE LADIES CLIMBING NIGHTS! Have done two classes now with Charlotte and have learned techniques in rock climbing that have really helped improve on my beginner moves! Can ask any questions and she is really helpful and great teacher. It was great to meet other women that are into climbing here too!

Expérience fantastique: I used to workout at the Core when I lived in Whistler a few years ago and it is hands down the best gym I have ever been! They have a wide selection of many equipments, two story gym with many different workout sections (studios, free weights, climbing, squat & deadlift, machines) and most importantly the most welcoming staff! No other gyms ever compared to my experience there since :)

Expérience fantastique: Hidden gem for sure. Owner's children compete in weight lifting (either power or olympic I think?). Belt squat, hack squat, smith, legit power racks + platform, t-bar row + all the regular stuff you'd expect. DB's up to 120lb. If you're a power lifter/bodybuilder, you will love it. The bouldering problems are fun and seem well graded. Awesome spot.

Expérience fantastique: Friendly staff . Great gym equipment . Fantastic hang board selection . What a surprise for keep training on schedule while traveling

Expérience fantastique: What a fantastic functional gym! We were on holiday in Whistler for 2.5 weeks and did some research before arriving on best gyms in Whistler. We dropped in here on our arrival day and signed up for a week pass at $49 CAD (per week), and then again after that had expired with a couple of days in between. That worked out a bit cheaper for us than the full month pass. This is definitely your best bet if staying in Whistler Village as is located right in the centre, really easy to get to and have such a great array of kit and equipment (loads of functional strength & conditioning equipment, free weights, fixed weights and cardio kit) across various spaces. Great if you want to actually work out, it’s clean and tidy and John and his team couldn’t be friendlier, we had such a warm welcome! There’s also a really comprehensive looking climbing area which we didn’t use. Loads of lockers, toilets, showers, changing rooms etc etc. A really great experience, thank you!

Expérience fantastique: Great gym if you’re in town for MLK weekend. Clean and cost is on par with environment. Ample equipment to get a good workout in. Once I saw bumper plates I was sold. I went 2 x days, at peak hours (1-3pm) and got good work in. I highly recommend and I’ll be back. I did not use the climbing gym.

Expérience positive: Hard setting for newcomers, decent training gym. Bouldering is pretty good. Max grade set is V7 ish. Feel like they did pretty good with the space, given the variety of climbers they are serving.

Expérience fantastique: Great staff and everything we needed.

Expérience fantastique: Friendly gym with challenging climbing :) my brother and I had a great time and the staff were super helpful. Reasonable price, comparative to what I pay elsewhere.

Expérience fantastique: Decent gym. Second year I have been here on my Whistler vacation. Friendly staff. Reasonable selection of weights/machines. Haven’t tried rock climbing but it looks like fun. Maybe give that a go next year. Drop in rate is a bit on the pricier side $18 from other small town gyms I have been to but the weekly rate is a better deal. Clean showers.

Expérience fantastique: Have taken the kids (now 13+15yrs) here a number of times over the years. Always been a good experience. Today I was particularly inspired to write a review. They were with Tom Blake. He is an amazing guide. Absolutely fantastic with the kids. Made it fun and challenging. Super engaging. Highly recommend Core and huge high five to Tom. Thanks!

Expérience fantastique: Great rock climbing

Expérience fantastique: This was a great rainy day activity in Whistler. The staff was friendly, the kids learned how to gear up and work the wall, and it was safe and solid. I would recommend this to families looking for a change of pace.

Expérience fantastique: you folks are world class.thankyou for introducing me to keiser fitness.its extreme fitness for life.thankyou.folks.peace love.always ty.please have a very very merry christmas.

Expérience fantastique: Here in Whistler for a weekend away but wanted to be able to do a proper workout with weights (my hotel just had the treadmill). I did a drop in for $18 which I thought was pretty reasonable. They had pretty much all the machines and squat rack I was hoping to use and wasn’t too busy. It definitely picked up around 4pm which was supposed to be their busiest time. The workout spaces are broken out into separate rooms. It’s certainly a smaller gym but while your travelling was worth it to get my workout in. Also really loved that they had lifting belts and straps to use as I didn’t bring any of my gear on this trip.

Expérience fantastique: The climbing crew were absolutely outstanding. We were in town for about a week. Tom and Rhys took our daughter for lessons and I cannot believe how rad they were. The whole staff were welcoming and encouraging & we now have a climber in the family - 100% recommend.

Expérience fantastique: They do a great job with kids climbing birthday parties!

Expérience fantastique: A lot packed in to one, but friendly staff and clean facility

Expérience fantastique: Amazing place to train and climb, the people who work over ther is amazing.

Expérience fantastique: This place is just great!!! The location is outstanding and the personnel is very friendly!! If something I only wish extended hours of operation.

Expérience positive: Make sure bring own towel if taking shower

Expérience fantastique: Great gym, excellent equipment, nice staff, fantastic climbing room!