fitness centre at foothills campus

Foothills Campus Fitness Centres

Open to Fitness & All-Access Members, including UCalgary Students. 

Foothills Campus - Main Fitness Centre, CWPH 1D01 

Foothills Campus - Health Sciences Centre Fitness Centre, HSC B821

Questions about Foothills Campus Fitness Centres and programs? Email foothills.campusfc@ucalgary.ca

UC Active Living

The University of Calgary fitness centres at Foothills Campus are part of Active Living. Active Living Fitness and All-Access members get access to both Foothills Campus Fitness Centres. The Foothills Campus - Main Fitness Centre is located on Foothills campus in the Cal Wenzel Precision Health Building, take the elevator up one floor to the 1st floor, walk towards the windows and head left down the Hall. The Health Sciences Centre (HSC) Fitness Centre is located in the basement of the Health Sciences Centre, room B821. The two facilities have all the equipment needed to provide UCalgary Students, Staff and Faculty and the greater foothills community with a fun and safe place to workout.

Current Foothills Campus-only members: Your current membership and pricing remains active and unchanged until your renewal date. Foothills Campus-only memberships are no longer available. As of Sept. 1, you can use all facilities included in an Active Living Fitness membership. Visit Active Living Client Services, KNA 104, Main Campus, to activate your Main Campus access. 

UCalgary Students are members!

All current UCalgary Students have an Active Living membership included in their general fees. Starting September 1, 2026, your membership also includes access to both Foothills Campus Fitness Centres in addition to all other Active Living recreation facilities. Your Unicard is also your Active Living membership card. 

Foothills Campus Access

Access to the Foothills Campus - Main Fitness Centre is added automatically for Foothills Campus based students. Scan your Unicard when you arrive. 

For the HSC Fitness Centre and Foothills Campus Fitness Centres access for all other UCalgary Students, or if you run into issues, complete the form linked below or ask at the Foothills Campus - Main Fitness Centre.

Foothills Campus Access Request Form

Main Campus Access

Activate your membership at Active Living Client Services KNA 104 to visit these facilities: 

Main Campus Fitness Centre, Gold Fitness Alcove, Racquet Centre, Aquatic Centre, Outdoor Centre Climbing Wall and Bouldering Walls, Olympic Oval, Change Rooms (Steam Rooms), Gymnasiums, Outdoor Tennis/Pickleball/Basketball courts, NEW fitness and climbing board training space.
 

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Student Offerings

Learn more about other Active Living offerings for students like the $25 Active Incentive, 10% off Outdoor Centre rentals and more. 

Active Living Student Membership


Foothills Campus - Main Fitness Centre Hours

E: foothills.campusfc@ucalgary.ca T: 403.220.4585


REGULAR HOURS

Monday to Friday: 6 a.m.– 8:30 p.m.

Staffed hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (MWF) and 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (TTH)

For tours or to inquire about memberships, we recommend making an appointment so we can ensure the front door is unlocked and a staff member is available to assist you. If there are no available times that work for your schedule, please email foothills.campusfc@ucalgary.ca.
 

Book an appointment

HOLIDAY HOURS

  • February 16: Closed
  • April 3: Closed
  • April 6: Closed
  • May 18: Closed
  • July 1: Closed
  • August 3: Closed
  • September 7: Closed
  • September 30: Closed
  • October 12: Closed
  • November 11: Closed
  • December 24: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • December 25- January 1: Closed 

HSC Fitness Centre Hours - Open 24/7

Visit the Foothill Campus - Main Fitness Centre to activate your access. 

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Foothills Campus - Main Fitness Centre

The Foothills Campus - Main Fitness Centre is a 5,000-square-foot facility offering a panoramic workout view of the mountains and bustling northwest Calgary. It is located on the first floor of the Cal Wenzel Precision Health (CWPH) Building on the Foothills Medical Centre site.  

First-rate facility

State-of-the-art cardio equipment, strength equipment, and free weights in a secured-entry environment.

For your convenience

Complimentary use of day lockers and shower amenities.

Discounts for members

Save on Foothills Campus fitness programs and services. Discounted morning and evening heated, underground parking.

For an additional fee

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Health Sciences Centre Fitness Centre

The Foothills Campus - Health Sciences Centre Fitness Centre is located in the basement of the HSC building it is a perfect space to compliment the amenities available in Foothills Campus - Main Fitness Centre. It is equipped with all you need for heavier lifting including a squat rack, smith machine, bench press, full set of dumbbells and more. Open 24/7 with change rooms nearby. Access to the HSC Fitness Centre is included with Active Living Fitness, All-Access and UCalgary Student memberships. 

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Training Services

  1. Foothills Campus Group Fitness

    Quick 30-45 minute classes located in the back of Foothills Campus - Main Finess Centre Free for members or a $10 drop in fee for non-members.
    3 to 4 classes/week see the Foothills Campus Fitness Centres calendar to register for available classes and save your spot! 

  2. Active in the Atrium

    Free fitness classes put on by the Working our Way to Wellness(WOWW) Committee and the Foothills Campus Fitness Centres available to all UCalgary affiliates and Active Living members.

    For more information visit the WOWW Website!

Our Personal Trainers are certified by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology, the gold standard in exercise science and personal training. CSEP is the only agency in Canada whose certified professionals are directly affiliated with the scientists/researchers who are experts in this field. Plus, CSEP members are required to maintain their skills through continuing education.This also means our personal training services are often covered by extended health plan! Unlock your potential with a personalized program!

UCalgary training programs involve individualized, continuing instruction and motivation to increase your well-being and workout results.

Looking for more information on any of the above services or wellness programs available on foothills campus. Contact foothills.campusfc@ucalgary.ca

Location

Foothills Campus - Main Fitness Centre is located on the first floor of the CWPH building. Once inside the building take the elevator up one floor to the first floor, walk towards the windows and head left down the hallway! 

Building: Cal Wenzel Precision Health (CWPH) 
Room: 1D01

Cal Wenzel Precision Health Building
3280 Hospital Drive NW
Calgary, AB T2N 4Z6