I just want to start by saying that I LOVE the Eau Claire YMCA.
Being someone who grew up in N.W. Calgary, I was always partial to the YMCA in that area. After moving downtown I was really hesitant on 'switching' Ys. Of course, driving an extra 15-20 minutes just to get to my 'old Y' didn't make sense so I bit the bullet and headed over to the Eau Claire YMCA. Boy am I glad I did!
The staff at this Y is fantastic. They are happy, friendly and super helpful. Plus every morning the good people at this Y set up ALL the lanes in the pool! So instead of having the standard 3 lanes to swim in, there are 6!!!
I love the layout because the gym is spread out on two floors, plus the main floor is where you'll find the pool. There's also a little cafe on premise and on the weekends when you're walking up the stairs to either of the gym floors, all you smell is Belgian Waffles. Okay, so maybe that's a bit of an impediment when you're on your way to the treadmill, but at least you know what your reward will be! :)