How do I try CrossFit BC?

Start with three free classes. Come meet the coaches, feel the room, and see if it is the right fit. No pressure and no hard sell, just a real look at how we coach.

Where is CrossFit BC located?

We are in the Olympic Village and Mount Pleasant area of Vancouver at 278 East 1st Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5T 1A6. We have been coaching the Vancouver community since 2008.

Not Trying to Be the Best Gym in Vancouver

Not Trying to Be the Best Gym in Vancouver from CrossFit BC. At CrossFit BC, our mission is not ego or comparison. We're building one of Vancouver's most inclusive, fun, welcoming, and well-coached fitness…

Written by:: CrossFit BC Coaching Team
Section:: Community
Reading time:: 7 min
Topics:: Community, Coaching, Culture, Belonging, CrossFit, HYROX
Published:: Monday, June 8, 2026
Last updated:: Sunday, July 12, 2026

We're Not Trying to Be the Best Gym in Vancouver

This article is part of the CrossFit BC journal, written by the coaching staff who run our classes in Olympic Village, Vancouver. We publish what we teach on the floor: training decisions, recovery, nutrition, and the honest tradeoffs behind them.

Common questions

Is CrossFit BC good for beginners?

Absolutely. A big part of what we do is welcoming people who are nervous, brand new, or coming back after years away. Every class is coached and scalable, so a first timer can train safely in the same room as an experienced athlete. The easiest first step is three free classes.

Do I need to be fit before I start?

No. You do not need to get in shape to start, you get in shape by starting. Our coaches meet you where you are and adjust the workout to your body, your experience, and your goals from day one.

What programs does CrossFit BC offer?

We coach CrossFit, HYROX, Olympic lifting, gymnastics, conditioning, and mobility, plus personal training and structured beginner pathways. Whatever your goal, there is a coached path into it.