The Verdict on Academy of Lions
Suits members who want coached group classes across lifting, MetCon and gymnastics on Dundas Street West. Know that the official pages list no single-class drop-in price, so a class pack or the free Saturday Fundamentals class is the way in.
Best for: Beginners, HYROX prep, Olympic lifters
Equipment & Climate
The schedule filters by a Cross-Train Area and a Barbell Area. Sources give no details on rigs, platforms, floor space or climate.
Schedule & Drop-In Rules
Gym hours: Monday to Friday 6:00 AM to 8:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Free Fundamentals class every Saturday at noon. Run club on Thursdays and Sundays. Full class timetable is on the schedule page and was not readable in the sources. New members must attend the Saturday noon Fundamentals class or book a one-on-one onramp with a coach before or with a monthly membership. Class pack buyers who have not attended Fundamentals must buy a $50 plus tax onramp.
Pricing Notes
Official monthly memberships: Monthly Plus $300 plus tax (up to 2 classes a day), Monthly Standard or Flex $275 plus tax (1 class a day or 30 a month), Monthly Limited $250 plus tax (3 classes a week), MetCon or HYROX $200 plus tax (1 class a day). Official class packs: 10 classes for $270 plus tax, expiring in 6 months; 20 classes for $480 plus tax, expiring in 8 months. Special rates exist for teachers, students, emergency response and CAMH employees, on request. Late cancellation or no show costs $30 plus tax. The official site lists no single-class drop-in price and no open gym price. A third-party AI overview (source 12) reports a Masters drop-in of $20 plus tax per session, a Masters 10-pack at $150 plus tax and Masters monthly at $99 plus tax; these are not confirmed on the official pages. The same third-party source reports a $160 plus tax fundamentals course; this is not confirmed on the official pages either.
Coaching
Coach Beth leads the Saturday Fundamentals class. The site says coaches scale workouts to each athlete's level. Class size and coaching languages are not stated.
Good to Know
- Phone
- 416-538-4967[1]
- info@academyoflions.com[1]
- Open Time Access
- Requires approval from an Academy coach before access is granted[3]
- Class pack expiry
- 10-class pack expires in 6 months, 20-class pack in 8 months, based on purchase date[3]
- Free trial
- Free 45 minute Fundamentals class every Saturday at noon, with warm up, barbell lift and MetCon, registration required[2]
Visitor Guide
Getting started
Start with the Saturday noon Fundamentals class. It is a free 45 minute intro with a warm up, a foundational barbell lift and a short MetCon, run by coach Beth. Register and fill out the waiver online first, since space is limited.
Classes
The gym runs cross-training, MetCon, gymnastics, Olympic weightlifting, powerlifting and run club. HYROX sim days are posted on the site as events.
Prices
Memberships run from $200 to $300 plus tax a month. Class packs of 10 or 20 classes cost $270 or $480 plus tax and expire in 6 or 8 months. New athletes buying a pack need a $50 plus tax onramp unless they have done Fundamentals.
Before you go
Weekday hours are 6 AM to 8:30 PM, and weekend hours are 9 AM to 3 PM. Cancel by 8 PM the night before early classes or you pay a $30 plus tax penalty. Open Time access needs a coach's approval first. The site does not list a single-class drop-in price, so confirm current rates by email at info@academyoflions.com before you visit.
Verified Sources
5 sources checked on 2026-11-11. Prices come from the gym's own pages.
Verified Sources
5 sources checked on 2026-11-11. Prices come from the gym's own pages.
- 1.Academy of LionsOfficial site
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- 2.Free Trial — Academy of LionsPricing page
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- 3.MEMBERSHIPS — Academy of LionsPricing page
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- 4.Class Schedule — Academy of LionsOfficial site
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- 5.Google AI OverviewGoogle Maps
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