The Verdict on OPA
OPA suits competitive athletes who want sport-specific development and adults who train for life through coached group classes. Drop-in prices are not published on the official site, so confirm the single-class rate before you arrive; the first session is free.
Best for: Competitive team athletes, Adults training for life, First-time visitors
Equipment & Climate
About 4,000 square feet of gym space with force plates for testing. Rig, platform and climate details are not described in the sources.
Schedule & Drop-In Rules
Official hours: Monday and Wednesday 6:45 to 20:00, Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 to 20:00, Friday 6:45 to 18:00, Saturday 8:45 to 15:00, Sunday 10:00 to 15:00. Weekday group classes run from 7:00 to 19:00. Saturday classes start at 9:00 and Sunday classes at 10:00.
Pricing Notes
The official site publishes no prices. Mindbody, a third-party listing, shows class prices of $52.19, $95.67 and $173.95, a 6-class pack at $99.00, and a camp at $452.00 (source 3). A Google AI Overview, also third-party, reports B-gin 6 classes at $99.00, Maman bebe 12 classes at $173.95, Performance Ligue De Garage 8 classes at $250.00, and Winter Football Camps 48 classes from $452.00 to $700.00 (source 9). Neither is an official price. The official site offers a free first session. Competitive athletes get a physical assessment with jump tests on force plates.
Coaching
Eight qualified coaches and 25 coached classes per week (sources 1 and 11). Coaches named on the site include the co-owners Louis-Jean and Charles, football director Pascal, OPH director Anthony, physiotherapist Etienne, and coaches Heracles, Nicholas and Melodie. The site is in French with an English toggle. Coaching language and class size are not stated.
Good to Know
- Free trial
- First session is free. A coach runs it with lifelong trainees.[1]
- Competitive athlete start
- Physical assessment with jump tests on force plates. You leave with starting numbers.[1]
- Phone
- 819-593-4379[2]
- Coached volume
- 25 coached classes per week[1]
- Google rating
- 5.0 from 71 reviews, as shown on the official site[1]
- Consumer protection ruling
- Company pleaded guilty on 8 October 2025 and was fined $2,500. Its directors were fined $1,076 each.[5]
Visitor Guide
Who it suits
OPA trains two groups: competitive athletes who need sport-specific work, and adults who train for life. Group classes are coached and run through the week. B-Fit and B-Strong are the core sessions.
Getting started
The official site offers a free first session. Competitive athletes get a physical assessment with jump tests on force plates. Book classes through the schedule page on the website.
Schedule
Weekday classes run from 7:00 to 19:00. Saturday classes start at 9:00 and Sunday classes at 10:00. Opening hours differ by day, so check the schedule before you travel.
Before you go
Drop-in prices are not on the official site. Third-party listings show class and camp prices in Canadian dollars. Confirm the single-class rate by phone at 819-593-4379 before you arrive. The gym is at 1055 boulevard de la Carrière.
Facilities
The gym has about 4,000 square feet of training space and eight coaches. Physiotherapy, nutrition and force plates are on site. The sources do not describe the air conditioning.
Verified Sources
6 sources checked on 2026-11-11. Prices come from the gym's own pages.
Verified Sources
6 sources checked on 2026-11-11. Prices come from the gym's own pages.
- 1.OPA · Optimum Performance Athlétique | GatineauOfficial site
opathletique.com
- 2.Horaire des cours | OPA GatineauOfficial site
opathletique.com
- 3.Optimum Performance Athlétique in Gatineau, QC, CABooking portal
mindbodyonline.com
- 4.Optimum Performance Athletique (@opathletique)Social
instagram.com
- 5.Optimum Performance Athlétique plaide coupableDirectory or guide
opc.gouv.qc.ca
- 6.Google AI OverviewGoogle Maps
google.com