Victoria Hills Community Centre is home to a gym, outdoor ice rink and more. You can register for affordable yoga classes, fun art classes and other activities for the whole family.

Find a program

On this page:

  1. Contact information
  2. Hours
  3. Parking and transit
  4. Register for a program
  5. Book a gym
  6. Book a community room
  7. Partner programs
  8. Partner services
  9. Leisure Access
  10. Neighbourhood associations
  11. Gym
  12. Park
  13. Washrooms
  14. Computers and Wi-Fi
  15. Rentals

Contact information

Address: 10 Chopin Drive

Phone number: 519-741-2717

Email Victoria Hills Community Centre


Hours

Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. to noon

Sunday: closed

Victoria Hills Community Centre will be closed on April 7.

The centre will be open on April 10.


Parking and transit

Free parking is available off Chopin Drive.

These Grand River Transit (GRT) bus routes stop near Victoria Hills Community Centre:

Plan your route with GRT’s trip planner.

GRT no longer offers paper bus tickets. Fare payment information is available on their website.


Register for a program

We offer programs for kids, teens and adults of every age, including the popular programs listed below. Check ActiveNet or your copy of Active Kitchener to find the right program for you.

Programs for kids and teens

  • cooking classes
  • dance classes
  • basketball
  • karate
  • technology classes

Programs for adults

  • piano lessons
  • basketball
  • volleyball
  • fitness classes

Book a gym

You can book 45 minutes of open gym time for up to 10 people (including yourself). This program is free.

Book online

Visit our book free space page to find booking rules and safety measures.


Book a community room

Book a community room to host your next book club or neighbourhood project meeting! Multi-purpose rooms at city facilities can be reserved for free, for up to two hours and as far as 30 days in advance.

Book online

Visit our book free space page to find booking rules and safety measures.


Partner programs

We partner with local organizations to offer free programs and information to our community, including:

English as a Second Language (ESL) Book Club

The Cherry Park Neighbourhood Association runs an ESL book club on the second Tuesday of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Register at the front desk.

Newcomer Families Learning Together

This is a free program for parents and children up to four years old who are newcomers to Canada. The program will help parents get children ready for school and share learning activities to do at home with children, led by parent volunteer leaders.

Volunteers are currently offering this program online. You can register by calling 519-570-3054 from Tuesday to Thursday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.


Partner services

We work with these community partners to offer programs at Victoria Hills Community Centre:

  • House of Friendship
  • YMCA Immigrant Services
  • Coalition of Muslim Women KW
  • Carizon
  • Early ON
  • AFRO
  • Breastfeeding Buddies
  • Community Support Connections
  • Women's Crisis Services WR

Leisure Access

Visit our Leisure Access (fee assistance) page to apply for lower registration fees for city-run programs. This does not include programs run by neighbourhood associations or our partners. Check with community centre staff for fee assistance options.


Neighbourhood associations

Two neighbourhood associations support the area around Victoria Hills Community Centre:

  • Victoria Hills Neighbourhood Association (VHNA)
  • Cherry Park Neighbourhood Association (CPNA)

VHNA and CPNA offer programs at Victoria Hills Community Centre, check your copy of Active Kitchener for details.


Gym

Victoria Hills Community Centre does not have open gym time or workout equipment. Register for one of our programs to get active at the centre.


Park

Gzowski Park has:

  • a playground
  • a baseball diamond that is available to rent
  • outdoor ice rink

Washrooms

These washrooms are available at Victoria Hills Community Centre:

  • gender-neutral washroom to the left of the front office
  • men’s and women’s washrooms in the main hallway
  • men’s and women’s washrooms by gym C/D

The gender-neutral washroom and washrooms by gym C/D are accessible and have change tables.


Computers and Wi-Fi

Public access computers are available in the lobby when the centre is open.

Use your own phone, tablet or computer with our free Wi-Fi. Choose the “Kitchener Public WiFi” network and follow the instructions that show up.


Rentals

You can rent rooms at Victoria Hills Community Centre for meetings or events. Room rates are per hour and include HST. Capacities include chairs only. If tables are required, the capacity will be less.

  • room one – seating capacity 20 people - $20.75 per hour each, including HST
  • room two – seating capacity 20 people - $20.75 per hour each, including HST
  • room three – seating capacity 40 people - $29.58 per hour each, including HST
  • room four – seating capacity 40 people - $29.58 per hour each, including HST
  • multipurpose room A (single gym) – seating capacity 150 people - $57.72 per hour, including HST
  • multipurpose room B (dance room) – seating capacity 60 people - $41.08 per hour, including HST
  • multipurpose room C (single gym) – seating capacity 150 people - $57.72 per hour, including HST
  • multipurpose room D (single gym) – seating capacity 150 people - $57.72 per hour, including HST
  • multipurpose room C and D (double gym) – seating capacity 350 people - $82.15 per hour, including HST
  • kitchen (cooking) – capacity 6 people - $31.49 per hour, including HST

Note that when booked after business hours a three hour minimum rental is required and additional staff charges will apply.

Depending on the nature of your event other rental costs can include:

  • Resound and SOCAN fees
  • insurance
  • licensing

If you're interested in booking this facility or getting a more detailed quote, please complete the inquiry form to tell us more about your event. Staff will confirm the details of your event with you before finalizing the booking.