Kitsilano War Memorial Community Centre
One of
Vancouver's oldest Community Centres, the Kitsilano War Memorial
Community Centre was founded in 1951 as part of a grassroots movement
to provide indoor public recreation services while commemorating those
Vancouverites lost in the Second World War. Located on the western
portion of beautiful Connaught Park (5.99 hectares) at Larch Street and
West 12th Avenue, Kitsilano Community Centre also offers a full size
indoor ice rink open from October to May for public skating and
lessons. Serving a diverse ethnic neighbourhood comprised of all ages,
this facility provides general recreation programs including group
fitness classes, youth lounge, senior's lounge, special needs youth
program and a fall-to-spring educational preschool. The fully equipped
fitness centre with sauna, whirlpool and personal training programs, is
one of the city's most popular and opens 365 days a year. Outdoors
offers a large playground adjacent to the centre. Recent additions
include an expanded fitness centre and a newly installed sprung,
hardwood dance floor and multi-purpose room.
Kitsilano Neighborhood House
Kitsilano Neighbourhood House is a friendly neighbourhood place. People of all ages and cultures come together to enjoy programs and services that make the Westside a healthy, safe and vibrant community in which to live and do business. Kits House is a non-profit registered charitable organization providing services on the Westside of Vancouver from Granville Street to UBC, from Musqueam to Cornwall Street.