Question 1

Is CrossFit BC actually in East Vancouver?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We're at 278 East 1st Avenue, in the Mount Pleasant / Olympic Village section of East Van, walking distance from Main Street and the Mount Pleasant restaurant strip. CrossFit BC has been coaching Vancouver since 2008 (ten years in Yaletown first, then over the bridge to East Van).

Question 2

What East Van neighbourhoods do most members come from?

Accepted Answer

Mount Pleasant, Olympic Village, Strathcona, Commercial Drive, Hastings-Sunrise, Cedar Cottage, Riley Park, Fraser, and Main Street are all well-represented. Most are 5-15 minutes door-to-door by bike.

Question 3

Can I drop in if I'm visiting East Van for a few days?

Accepted Answer

Yes. $30 for a single coached class, book ahead via the drop-in page. We're a quick walk from the Olympic Village SkyTrain station and a short ride from anywhere in East Van.

Question 4

Do you have early-morning or late-evening East Van classes?

Accepted Answer

First class is 6:00 AM weekdays, last class runs into the early evening. Schedule is built for East Van commuters working downtown, on the North Shore, or out in Burnaby.

Question 5

Where do I park if I drive in?

Accepted Answer

Five free stalls marked CFBC in the lot next to the gym, plus free 2-hour street parking on East 1st, East 2nd, Quebec, and Manitoba. We're zoned residential so it's open and easy outside peak hours.

Question 6

What's the best on-ramp if I'm new to CrossFit?

Accepted Answer

The 30-Day Lifestyle Reset. It bundles a DEXA scan, a nutrition strategy session, 8 personal training sessions, and up to 12 group classes. Built specifically for East Van locals coming off a desk job or a long break.

CrossFit East Vancouver: Your Local Gym