Boxing near The Kingsway, Islington & Bloor West.
West End Athletic Club sits at 283 Bering Ave in Etobicoke, between Islington and Kipling stations on Line 2: close to The Kingsway, Islington Village and Bloor West Village.
Getting here.
283 Bering Ave, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 3A5.
By subway
Line 2 Bloor-Danforth: the club sits between Islington and Kipling stations. From Bloor West Village, ride west from Jane or Runnymede.
By car
Minutes from the Gardiner and Highway 427, with complimentary parking at the rear. Directions →
Open seven days
Mon–Fri 6am–9pm, Saturday 7:30am–3pm, Sunday 9am–2pm.
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What’s inside.
Family-owned by the Cappuccitti family since 2015.
A real boxing club
A boxing ring, a heavy bag room, a strength area with an Eleiko platform, a conditioning area and a sauna.
Classes for everyone
Beginners, fitness boxing, women’s-only classes, kids from age 4 and teens to 16.
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 →
After you train
Showers, changing rooms, free day lockers, an espresso bar and protein shakes.
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.
Common questions.
Is West End Athletic Club near The Kingsway?
Yes. The club is at 283 Bering Ave in Etobicoke, between Islington and Kipling stations, close to The Kingsway and Islington Village.
Can I take the subway?
Yes. Line 2 Bloor-Danforth: the club sits between Islington and Kipling stations.
Is there parking?
Yes. Parking at the rear of the building at 283 Bering Ave is complimentary.
Do I need experience?
No. All classes accommodate beginners and coaches adjust exercises and intensity.
Will I get hit?
No. Every class is no-contact: bags and pads. Sparring is optional, coach-supervised and by invitation only.
How do I try it?
New members can take 3 Classes for $30 until December 31, 2026: any three coach-led group classes, one payment, nothing renews.
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