Boxing classes near Mississauga.
On Mississauga’s doorstep: West End Athletic Club is a family-owned boxing gym at 283 Bering Ave in Etobicoke, the part of Toronto right next to Mississauga. Coach-led classes seven days a week, beginners welcome in every one, and free parking at the back.
Worth the short drive.
A real boxing club, not a fitness studio with gloves on the wall.
Coached by champions
Head Coach Ray Olubowale is a former 3-time Canadian Heavyweight Champion. Justin Parina boxed for Team Canada from 2018 to 2024. Steve Rolls is a two-time Canadian Champion who fought Gennady Golovkin in 2019. Meet the coaches →
Built for beginners
Start with Intro To Boxing, 30 minutes of hand wraps, stance and first combinations, or The Boxing Blueprint for step-by-step fundamentals. Coaches adjust every drill to you.
No-contact classes
Every class is bags and pads. Sparring is optional, coach-supervised and by invitation only, after one to three months of classes.
The whole family
Little Warriors (ages 4–8) and the Youth Boxing Academy (9–16) run while parents take their own class. Family membership discounts exist when you join together.
Getting here from Mississauga.
283 Bering Ave, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 3A5.
By car
- Minutes from the Gardiner & Highway 427
- Complimentary parking at the rear of the building
- Directions in Google Maps →
By transit
- MiWay buses from Mississauga meet the TTC at Kipling Station
- The club sits between Kipling and Islington stations, Line 2
Hours
- Mon – Fri · 6a – 9p
- Saturday · 7:30a – 3p
- Sunday · 9a – 2p
- 416 · 621 · 1234
What to expect at your first class.
No experience needed. The coaches adjust every drill to you.
Arrive a little early
Come 10 to 15 minutes before class and check in at the front desk. The staff walk you through registration, and parking at the rear is free.
What to bring
Comfortable athletic clothing, a water bottle, boxing gloves and hand wraps, and your own towel (towels are not provided). No gloves yet? The club sells gloves and wraps at the gym.
How the class runs
Intro To Boxing is 30 minutes: hand wraps, stance, first combinations and what a real class feels like. Regular classes are 50 minutes of coach-led work on the bags and pads. No contact.
After you train
Showers and changing rooms, free lockers for the day (bring a lock or buy one at the gym), a sauna, and an espresso bar with protein shakes.
See what members say in the club’s Google reviews.
Classes that fit a commute.
Before work, at lunch, after work or on the weekend. Regular classes are 50 minutes.
Current times are always on the schedule. Arrive 10 to 15 minutes early for your first class and check in at the front desk.
Questions from Mississauga.
Is West End Athletic Club close to Mississauga?
Yes. The club is at 283 Bering Ave in Etobicoke, the part of Toronto that borders Mississauga to the east. By car it is minutes from the Gardiner Expressway and Highway 427, and by transit it sits between Islington and Kipling stations on Line 2.
Can I get there from Mississauga by transit?
Yes. MiWay buses from Mississauga meet the TTC at Kipling Station. From there the club is a short trip east along Bering Ave, between Kipling and Islington stations.
Is there parking?
Yes. Parking at the rear of the building is complimentary.
Do I need boxing experience?
No. Every class accommodates beginners and the coaches adjust exercises and intensity. Most people start with Intro To Boxing (30 minutes) or The Boxing Blueprint.
Will I get hit?
No. Every class is no-contact: bags and pads. Sparring is optional, coach-supervised and by invitation only.
How much does it cost to try?
New members can take 3 Classes for $30 until December 31, 2026: any three coach-led group classes, one payment, nothing renews. Membership options are on westendac.com/memberships or at 416-621-1234.
Can my kids train too?
Yes. Little Warriors is for ages 4 to 8 and the Youth Boxing Academy for ages 9 to 16, both non-contact. Parents can take their own class at the same time. Kids can try a class by calling 416-621-1234.
More about the club: our Etobicoke gym · all classes · youth boxing · women's boxing