Calgary Winter Club

What Calgary Winter Club does

Calgary Winter Club is a private, multi-generational family club located at 4611 - 14 Street NW, Calgary, Alberta, in operation since its official opening on December 9, 1960. The Club operates a single integrated facility that combines twelve-plus athletic disciplines (a 25-meter pool, beach pool, water park, 10,000+ sq ft fitness center with five studios, six indoor tennis courts, seven squash courts, five badminton courts, eight sheets of artificial curling ice, ten convertible bowling lanes, a gymnastics center, a skating rink, and a Clip 'N Climb climbing center) with three distinct dining outlets (Elevation upscale family dining, Club Cafe, and the adult-only Rock n Racquet lounge) plus the private Bin 818 dining room.

The Club is governed as a private membership corporation with a shareholder-elected Board of Directors and an executive team led by CEO Gavin Hamblin and COO Erin Ewasiuk. Its primary revenue streams are recurring membership dues (Family and Single tiers, with a $20/year auxiliary 55+ Club add-on), food and beverage across three outlets, in-house retail through The Shop, programming fees, and ancillary services including on-site physiotherapy (via PT InMotion partnership), massage, music lessons and tutoring (via Soby's Music), childminding from six weeks old, and a licensed preschool. General membership pricing is not publicly disclosed; prospective members submit inquiries or applications.

The Club markets to multi-generational families seeking a single community hub spanning infants to seniors, supplemented by reciprocal-club partnerships that extend utility globally. In 2024 the Club received the Calgary Stampede Spirit Recognition Award. On June 18, 2025 shareholders approved the multi-phase "Frame the Future" Master Plan to modernize nearly every area of the facility. The Club is privately held, does not disclose revenue, and reports 101-250 employees.

Name

Calgary Winter Club

Legal name

Calgary Winter Club

Website

https://calgarywinterclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Calgary Winter Club is a private, multi-generational family club in Calgary, Alberta offering twelve-plus sports, three dining outlets, wellness, childcare, and retail under one roof to member families, governed by a shareholder-elected board since 1960.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Social and Athletic Club Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Winter Sports Schools & Activity Centers (Ski, Snowboard, Snowmobile) (THAAAKAI)

Keywords

• Private social club
• Athletic recreation facilities
• Family membership club
• Sports and fitness
• Recreational club services

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: The primary revenue stream is membership fees from private club members. The club offers Family and Single membership types. Membership is described as a legacy investment for families.
2. Food & Beverage: Three dining outlets including Elevation (upscale family dining), Club Café (family-style café), and Rock n' Racquet (adult sports lounge) generate food and beverage revenue.
3. Retail - The Shop: In-house sports and lifestyle store offering brand name apparel, equipment for tennis, swimming, curling, and fitness activities.
4. 55+ Club Membership: Annual membership for members over 55 years old at $20 per year, providing access to social and recreational activities including luncheons, speaker events, hiking, badminton, book club, bridge, and more.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Calgary Winter Club is a private membership-based sport and social club that sells access to athletic facilities, recreational programming, dining venues, and wellness services for individual members and families. Its core product is a Family or Single membership that provides year-round use of aquatics, tennis, squash, badminton, curling, bowling, fitness, gymnastics, skating, and climbing facilities, along with social and dining experiences across three on-site outlets.

Product overview

Calgary Winter Club is Calgary's premier private family club offering a comprehensive suite of athletics, recreation, dining, and wellness services under one roof. The Club features multiple sports facilities including Aquatics (25m pool, beach pool, water park), Fitness Centre (10,000+ sq ft with 5 studios), tennis (6 courts), squash (8 courts), badminton (5 courts), curling (8 sheets), bowling (10 lanes), gymnastics, skating rink, and climbing centre. Dining is provided through three outlets: Elevation (upscale family dining), Club Cafe (casual), and Rock n Racquet (adult sports lounge), plus private Bin 818. Services include childcare/preschool, 55+ programming, massage, physiotherapy, music lessons, tutoring, and an in-house retail shop. The Club operates on a membership model and recently approved the multi-phase 'Frame the Future' Master Plan for ongoing enhancement.

Differentiator

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Brands

• Elevation: Upscale family dining restaurant with views of Calgary skyline and Rocky Mountains. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with reservations recommended.
• Club Cafe
• Rock n Racquet (RnR)
• Bin 818

Products and services

• Aquatics Aquatics facilities including a 25m deep pool (6 lanes), beach pool with lazy river, hot tub (20-person capacity), and a 16-foot tall, 112-foot long water slide. Used by members of all ages for swimming, lessons, and recreation.
• Badminton Five badminton courts with hardwood floors and viewing areas on ground floor and upper level, offering professional instruction including singles/doubles ladders, cardio badminton, and drop-in play for members.
• Bowling Ten convertible bowling lanes accommodating five-pin and ten-pin bowling with adjustable bumpers, featuring 'Glow Bowling' with music and disco lights, and complimentary bowling shoes for members.
• Curling Eight sheets of artificial curling ice with modern social space, private locker room, and closed circuit TV system. Home to sixteen different leagues for ages 6-99, with certified coaching available for members.
• Fitness Centre Over 10,000 square feet of fitness machines and free weights, offering personal training, group fitness (40+ classes per week in fall/winter taught by 60+ instructors), and registered fitness programs in five dedicated studios covering Yoga, Pilates, Spin, TRX, Barre, Hot Yoga, Karate, and Dance.
• Gymnastics Centre Gymnastics facility with three adjustable balance beams, carpet bonded foam floor, trampoline, junior multi bars and rings circuit, mini-trampoline, pommel horse pod, and block tower. Programs from age 2 including Mininastics through recreational cheerleading and dance acro.
• Skating Ice surface measuring 75x111 feet offering registered and drop-in activities including Figure Skating, CanSkate, General Skating, Hockey, and Ringette for all ages of members.
• Squash Seven international singles courts and one doubles court, all glass back including one exhibition court, with professional coaching available from Susie King and Ian Power for all ages and skill levels of members.
• Tennis Six hard-surfaced indoor tennis courts with professional coaching for all ages of members. Programs include Munchkins Tennis (age 3+), youth stream, elite tournament training, adult lessons, Cardio Tennis, and competitive leagues.
• Climbing Centre Nine climbing routes using the Clip 'N Climb system with individually-themed climbing challenges; equipment provided. Suitable for members' children aged 5 and up.
• Gymnasium Multi-purpose gymnasium for volleyball, basketball, soccer, dodgeball, pickleball, floor hockey, and open gym time available to members.
• Elevation Restaurant Upscale family dining restaurant with panoramic Calgary skyline and Rocky Mountain views. Offers varied seating options for groups up to ten and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a seasonal patio featuring radiant heating.
• Club Cafe Family-style cafe at the heart of the Club offering fresh-baked pastry, fair trade coffee, daily soup specials, grab-and-go items, salads, deli sandwiches, smoothies, and traditional short-order dishes for members and guests.
• Rock n Racquet (RnR) Adult-only sports lounge with sixteen draught beers, eight wines by the glass, and a cocktail menu. Features pool tables, large screen AV system for sporting events, live music venue, and freshly made seasonal pub fare for members.
• Bin 818 Private Dining Private dining room with modern flair, capacity up to 16 guests. Features a thousand-bottle wine cellar and fully independent audio-visual system, ideal for corporate meetings and intimate family gatherings hosted by members.
• 55+ Club Social and recreational programming for members over 55 at $20 per year. Activities include luncheons, speaker events, hiking, badminton, book club, bridge, choristers, jam sessions, knitting, mahjong, and tennis.
• Childminding Childminding services for children from six weeks old to approximately six years of age, providing fun, engaging, and safe supervision while parents use other Club areas.
• Preschool Program 2-Year Licensed Preschool Program for children ages three to four. Offers various morning and afternoon options with low teacher-to-student ratios, including Bricks 4 Kids, Irish Dance, Young Rembrandts, gym, and art classes.
• Soby's Music & Tutoring Music lessons and academic tutoring services. Lessons available for Piano, Keyboard, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Fiddle, Cello, Harmonica, Ukulele, Banjo, Drums, Oboe, Flute, Saxophone, and Music Theory. Academic tutoring in English and French for elementary through high school.
• Physiotherapy On-site physiotherapy services provided through partnership with PT InMotion, offering assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for members recovering from injuries or managing chronic conditions.
• Massage Therapy On-site massage therapy services for members.
• The Shop In-house sports and lifestyle retail store offering brand name apparel and equipment for tennis, badminton, squash, swimming, curling, and fitness. Brands include Head, Wilson, Nike, Speedo, Lululemon, and Asics.
• Youth & Teen Programs Programs including Youth Room with TV, board games, and foosball; Teen Lounge for studying and socializing; and various youth recreation activities for member children and teens.
• Family and Single Memberships Private club membership product offered as Family or Single types, providing year-round access to all Club facilities, programs, dining, and services. Membership is positioned as a legacy investment for multi-generational families. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is obtained via membership inquiry or application.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• PT InMotionminorOthersThe club has partnered with PT InMotion for all physiotherapy needs. Services include assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for members recovering from injuries or managing chronic conditions.
• Soby’s MusicminorOthersLed by owner Irene Soby, the service offers member families music lessons (Piano, Keyboard, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Fiddle, Cello, Harmonica, Ukulele, Banjo, Drums, Oboe, Flute, Saxophone) and academic tutoring in English & French from beginner to advanced students. Also offers group music classes for 0-5 year olds and summer camps.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The National Club (Toronto): Private members club in Toronto with dining, fitness, and social programming. Comparable in private membership model and multi-generational member retention focus, though with less sport infrastructure.
• Glencoe Club: Glencoe Club is a private multi-generational athletic and social club in Calgary offering similar comprehensive facilities (aquatics, fitness, tennis, dining). It is the closest direct competitor in the same geography and member segment.
• The Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club: Historic Canadian private family club offering multi-sport facilities (curling, skating, tennis, fitness) and dining. Closely comparable in member experience, governance, and century-plus private club heritage.
• Calgary Golf & Country Club: Established private club in Calgary with a membership-based model offering recreation, dining, and family amenities. Comparable in target market and operating model, though historically golf-anchored.

Emerging players

• YMCA Calgary: Non-profit facility operator in Calgary offering swimming, fitness, child-minding, and youth programs. Competes for the same Calgary families on a portion of the Club's amenity set at lower price points.
• GoodLife Fitness: Large Canadian fitness chain offering membership-based fitness, group classes, and personal training. Provides a lower-cost alternative for the fitness portion of the CWC value proposition, though lacks multi-sport and family programming.

Regional players

• Terminal City Club: Private members club in Vancouver offering athletic, dining, and social amenities. Operates a similar subscription-membership model with diversified revenue streams, though more business-leisure weighted.
• The Hamilton Club: Private club in Hamilton, Ontario offering dining, social, and athletic amenities under a membership structure. Comparable in Canadian private club tradition and member demographics.
• Royal Glenora Club: Private multi-sport athletic and social club in Edmonton with similar comprehensive facilities (racquet sports, aquatics, fitness, dining). Comparable in business model and offering but serves a different Alberta city.
• Vancouver Lawn Tennis & Badminton Club: Private members club in Vancouver with strong racquet sports programming and family amenities. Comparable in multi-generational membership orientation but in a different Canadian market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/calgarywinterclub
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheCalgaryWinterClub

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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