West Point Grey Community Centre

What West Point Grey Community Centre does

West Point Grey Community Centre is a non-profit community recreation facility jointly operated by the West Point Grey Community Centre Association (WPGCCA) and the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation under a Joint Operating Agreement (renewed 2018). Founded in 1967 as an association and operating since 1972 with the Park Board, the centre is headquartered in Aberthau Mansion, a heritage Tudor-style building at 4397 West 2nd Avenue in Vancouver, British Columbia, and operates an additional five facilities: a gymnasium and fitness centre, a pottery studio, Jericho Hill Centre, Jericho Arts Centre (a 135-seat performance venue), and affiliated Lord Byng Pool.

The centre's product surface spans licensed preschool (ages 3–5), summer day camps (ages 2.5–13) with specialty tracks in tennis, dance, French, video production, and youth empowerment, plus age-segmented recreation programs for infants, children, preteens, youth, adults, and seniors covering sports, arts, dance, fitness (yoga, Pilates, Zumba), languages, and culinary classes. Core technology is a community centre operations platform integrated with the Vancouver Park Board registration system; no proprietary software or AI capabilities are evidenced.

Revenue is generated through program registration fees, facility rentals (Aberthau Mansion weddings/events at $1,226.50–$1,446.50; gymnasium at $60–$95/hour with $28/hour staff supervision), OneCard memberships that provide cross-network access to Park Board pools/rinks/fitness centres, personal training sessions ($52 single session to $413 for ten), and day camp fees. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via in-person, online, and phone registration channels; go-to-market relies on printed and digital seasonal recreation guides, a monthly e-newsletter, Facebook, and Twitter. The centre also runs a Leisure Access Program offering 50% subsidies for low-income residents, and is funded in part by local business sponsorships (Starbucks, Safeway, Subway, Cobs Bread, Bean Around the World, The Mix Bakery).

Name

West Point Grey Community Centre

Legal name

West Point Grey Community Centre Association

Website

https://westpointgrey.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

West Point Grey Community Centre is a non-profit Vancouver community recreation facility jointly operated with the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation, offering recreation, fitness, arts, preschool, and day-camp programming for all ages across six co-located facilities anchored in the heritage Aberthau Mansion.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Recreation Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multi-Sport Complexes & Community Sports Parks (MPAKAEAH), Performing Arts Camps (Theater, Musical Theater, Dance) (EDAMALAI)

Keywords

• Community recreation programs
• Recreation facility rentals
• Arts and culture programming
• Licensed preschool services
• Summer day camps

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Program Registration Fees: Fees charged for participation in recreation, sport, and arts programs including fitness classes, pottery, dance, sports, and educational programs for all age groups.
2. Facility Rentals: Rental revenue from Aberthau Mansion (weddings, parties, meetings), gymnasium rentals, Jericho Hill Centre, and specialty venues. Hourly and event-based rental pricing.
3. OneCard/Membership: OneCard provides access to Park Board pools, rinks, and fitness centres network. Membership included with program registration and provides voting rights at AGM.
4. Personal Training Services: Private and small group personal training sessions offered by qualified trainers at the fitness centre.
5. Day Camp Fees: Summer day camp programs for children ages 2.5-13, including specialty camps in video production, youth empowerment, tennis, and dance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

West Point Grey Community Centre delivers recreation, sport, and arts programming to local residents across six facilities (Aberthau Mansion, Gymnasium, Fitness Centre, Pottery Studio, Jericho Hill Centre, Jericho Arts Centre, and Lord Byng Pool). It offers fee-based programs for all age groups — including licensed preschool, summer day camps, group fitness, pottery and visual arts, sports, dance, language, and youth/adult/senior recreation classes — alongside private facility and mansion rentals, personal training, and birthday party packages. Operations are supported by a registration system integrated with the Vancouver Park Board and the Park Board OneCard network that grants access to broader municipal recreation facilities.

Product overview

West Point Grey Community Centre is a community recreation facility operated jointly by the West Point Grey Community Centre Association (WPGCCA) and the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation since 1972, located in Aberthau Mansion. The centre offers a broad portfolio of programs and services organized across multiple facilities including Aberthau Mansion, the Gymnasium and Fitness Centre, Pottery Studio, Jericho Hill Centre, Jericho Arts Centre, and Lord Byng Pool. Core offerings include Licensed Preschool at Aberthau for children 3-5 years, Summer Day Camps with specialty tracks (tennis, dance, French, adventure), and a Fitness Centre with equipment and personal training. The facility also provides arts and culture programming through artist residencies, pottery classes, aerobics and fitness classes (Ballet Barre, Zumba, Yoga), and youth/adult/senior recreation programs. Event rental services include Aberthau Mansion venue rentals and gymnasium rentals at multiple locations. The centre serves all age groups from infants through seniors with offerings spanning sports, arts, culture, fitness, education, and community events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aberthau Mansion: The heritage Tudor-style mansion that serves as the main building of West Point Grey Community Centre, available for rentals and events.

Products and services

• Licensed Preschool at Aberthau Play-based licensed preschool program for children 3-5 years old, located within Aberthau Mansion, with structured learning, free play, outdoor exploration, and small class sizes.
• Summer Day Camps Day camp programs for children ages 2.5-13 years, including specialty camps such as Video and Film Production, Youth Empowerment, Tennis, Dance, French (Camp Soleil), and Discoveries Adventure camps.
• Fitness Centre Fully equipped fitness facility with treadmills, elliptical trainers, stairmaster, stationary bikes, rowing machine, weight training equipment, free weights, cable pulley system, and accessory equipment; minimum age 13.
• Pottery Studio Fully equipped pottery facility with 12 wheels and multiple work stations, located in the heritage coach house beside Aberthau Mansion, offering classes for all ages and skill levels.
• Aberthau Mansion Venue Rental Heritage Tudor-style mansion available for private event rentals including weddings, receptions, parties, meetings, and seminars, with multiple rooms (Oak Room, Library, Dining Room, Lounge) and garden spaces at varying capacities and hourly/daily rates.
• Children & Preteen Programs Recreation programs for children aged 5-12 covering art, music, crafts, dance, sports, languages (Japanese), coding, game development, soccer, tennis, basketball, Zumba, and science.
• Adults & Seniors Programs Programs for adults and seniors including dance, music, painting, drawing, pottery, Spanish language, yoga, Pilates, Zumba, pickleball, tennis, volleyball, floor hockey, gardening, culinary classes, watercolour workshops, and wine and paint nights.
• Birthday Party Services Gymnasium birthday party packages including playtime toys, sports equipment, bouncy castle, two party leaders, and 3-hour time slots (2 hours party time plus setup/cleanup); maximum 24 children.
• Aerobics & Fitness Classes Group fitness and aerobics classes including Ballet Barre, Strength and Tone, Zumba, Piloga, and Hatha Yoga.
• Community Arts & Culture Programs Arts and cultural programming through artist residencies including Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival, Music off the Page, Dezza Catalyst Dance, Village Vancouver eco-art garden, and partnerships with Jericho Arts Centre (135-seat performance venue).
• Youth Programs Youth programs including leadership courses, volunteering opportunities, special events assistance, summer camp support, tennis programs, basketball, fitness, and sustainability workshops.
• Infant & Preschool Programs Programs for infants and preschoolers including Family Playtime, Japanese language for ages 3-5, beginner tennis, science, basketball, soccer, T-Ball, multi-sports, Zumba, and yoga for mommy and baby.
• Lord Byng Pool & Weight Room 25-meter swimming pool at 28°C with 1m diving board, sauna, whirlpool, and adjacent weight room at 3990 West 14th Avenue, with supervised weight training sessions available with a personal trainer.
• Jericho Hill Centre & Gymnasium Rental Jericho Hill Centre offers rooms for programs and private functions, with a full-size gymnasium available for rental at $95/hour (full) or $60/hour (half); home to Pacific Spirit, Self-Design Learning Centre, and Family Montessori schools.
• Jericho Arts Centre (JAC) 135-seat performance venue at 1675 Discovery Street operated by Friends of Jericho Arts Centre in partnership with Parks Board and United Players of Vancouver, hosting guest companies and performances.
• Personal Training Services Private and small-group personal training sessions offered by qualified trainers at the fitness centre, with optional small-group add-on of $25 per session up to 6 people.

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Vancouver Board of Parks and RecreationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary joint operating partner since 1972. The WPGCCA Board jointly operates the West Point Grey Community Centre with the Vancouver Park Board under a Joint Operating Agreement (JOA) signed in 2018. Parks Board provides access to network of pools, rinks, and fitness centres.
• West Point Grey Library BranchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing library services and programs to West Point Grey community.
• Lord Byng PoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeighbourhood pool facility operated as part of the community centre network.
• Aberthau Potters' ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 50 ceramic artists operate from the studio located in the converted historic Coach House at Aberthau Mansion since 1974. Hosts two shows and sales annually.
• Village VancouverminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for the Aberthau Community & Eco Art Garden including permaculture demonstration garden, preschool garden, and various gardening/environmental workshops.
• Dunbar Community CentreminorStrategic or Co-development Partnerneighbouring community centre partnership for programming and community connections.
• West Point Grey Lawn Bowling ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides croquet and lawn bowling lessons and activities at the West Point Grey Lawn Bowling Club.
• North Shore Culinary School & Discovery CaféminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing culinary programming and education.
• Loco Moto Art CollectiveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtist collective with ecological focus providing community art projects through McBride Fieldhouse Studio Residency.
• Dezza Catalyst Dance ResidencyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDance residency at Aberthau facilitating creation and performance of contemporary dance works with emerging and mid-career dancers under director Desirée Dunbar.
• Friends of Jericho Arts Centre SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit society operating Jericho Arts Centre (135-seat venue), leasing from Parks Board. Partner in theatre and performing arts programming.
• United Players of VancouvercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResident Theatre Company at Jericho Arts Centre, providing theatrical performances and arts programming.
• Starbucks (West 10th)minorOthersLocal business sponsor of community centre programs.
• Safeway (West 10th)minorOthersLocal business sponsor of community centre programs.
• Subway (West 10th)minorOthersLocal business sponsor of community centre programs.
• Cobs Bread (West 4th)minorOthersLocal business sponsor of community centre programs.
• Bean Around the World (West 10th)minorOthersLocal business sponsor of community centre programs.
• The Mix Bakery (West 10th)minorOthersLocal business sponsor of community centre programs.
• Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural residency partnership providing arts and cultural programming/events at Aberthau/West Point Grey, including cross-cultural collaborations with local artists.
• Music off the PageminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAberthau Studio Residency with musicians Róisín Adams and Emily Best providing free workshops and community music events.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of South Coast BC: Regional non-profit offering youth recreation, day camps, sports, and arts programs across multiple Lower Mainland locations. Overlaps with West Point Grey's children and youth programming segments.
• Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver: Membership-based recreation and community facility offering fitness, aquatics, day camps, arts, and cultural programming. Operates on a similar membership-and-program-fee model with broader community-center scope.
• YMCA of Greater Vancouver: Established broader-scope recreation operator running fitness centres, pools, childcare, and community programming across Greater Vancouver. Operates as a charity with broader geographic reach and overlapping fitness/youth programming.

Direct peers

• Kitsilano Community Centre: Vancouver Park Board-affiliated community centre in the adjacent Kitsilano neighbourhood. Operates the same joint-association model with recreation, sports, arts, and preschool programs — the closest direct peer for member overlap and competitive context.
• Kerrisdale Community Centre: Another Vancouver Park Board-jointly-operated community centre offering recreation, sports, arts, and preschool programs to a similar West Side demographic profile — directly competes for the same member base.
• Dunbar Community Centre: Neighbouring Vancouver Park Board community centre explicitly named as a programming partner of West Point Grey. Offers the same full age-range recreation, fitness, and arts portfolio under a comparable JOA structure.

Others

• Vancouver Recreation and Cultural Services (City of Vancouver): Wider City of Vancouver recreation department that oversees all community centres, including policy, fee-subsidy frameworks, and OneCard systems that WPGCCA integrates into. Functions as both enabler and umbrella competitor.
• City of Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation: The municipal partner and de facto parent of WPGCCA. Operates pools, rinks, fitness centres, and community gardens directly across Vancouver and is the upstream enabler of WPGCCA's facility and program access.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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