National News posted Feb 1, 2018 @ 06:18pm by Dylan McCullough

PHOTOS: The world’s largest YMCA is now open in Calgary

Canada’s third largest city is now officially home to the world’s largest YMCA.

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Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi was on hand today to open The Shane Homes YMCA in Calgary’s Rocky Ridge community.

The enormous 284,000 square foot building is designed to blend seamlessly in with the surrounding landscape and features a variety of recreational facilities:

Wave pool and waterslides
25 meter, eight-lane competition pool with viewing area
Three full gymnasiums
Hockey rinks and leisure skating ice surfaces
A running track
A physiotherapy and medical clinic
A 250-seat theatre

For a full list of facilities, click here.

<who> Photo Credit: City of Calgary.

“I’m thrilled that this beautiful facility is now open for Calgarians,” said Mayor Nenshi in a release from the City of Calgary.

“The Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge is an important part of providing much-needed recreation opportunities in northwest Calgary, and it’s part of a larger commitment to provide amenities across Calgary to meet our growing city’s needs.”

The building itself has become a popular spot among the city’s photographers, with its interesting architectural design and natural backdrop.

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