Carmen Corbasson Community Centre — Kid-friendly Storytime & Classes in Mississauga, Ontario

What parents say

• Ingy Dee

  Looking forward to having my event here next month! I went to check out the space Petrescue 1 and it was clean, bright and open! Love the full kitchen with island! The front desk ladies were so nice and gave me a floor plan and Gianni showed me the room. He was so kind and helpful!

• MC

  A recent visit at this place resulted in a scary and extremely unpleasant experience. The facility failed to provide a safe environment for personal belongings, leading to theft, financial fraud, and significant stress — posted disclaimers that they are not responsible for personal belongings do not replace real security and these individuals knew how to exploit a weak link, since no footage in the changing / locker area. Please note that this is not an ordinary theft, it was breaking and entering - they stole prescription glasses and bank cards - debit and credit. The stolen cards were used for transactions linked to a fraudulent company in India - Skania Lubricants - showing sophisticated scam and organized financial fraud. Members come here for wellbeing and stress relief, yet the result was police reports, fraud investigations, frozen accounts, and serious mental and emotional taxing. This is a warning to others: the facility must do more to ensure safety.

• Kyle Lacroix

  Just started going, pretty good so far. This review is relevant only for the swim. Pros are a very nice pool, friendly staff, and the place is generally spacious. As of now it's not too busy in the AM when I like to swim. I did tour the whole facility and would say the amenities are as good as the pool. Everything you need in the gym, arenas are nice, and the classroom is huge, which would be a plus if you're into that. Cons are a weird change room setup. Not a fan of mixing men and women together like that - I would not want my daughter coming and getting changed in front of strange men. Also, it seems there are very limited private showers and I swear people live in there because they're never vacant. Also, there seems to be some technical issues when trying to process payment for the yearly membership on a monthly plan. The staff was nice and made a good suggestion to get me going, so no criticism there, but I do expect better from the facility that JUST renovated. As a younger guy just going 3 times a week though, who is in and out quickly and keeps to himself, this suits my needs. So if that's you, or similar, I think you'll find it to be a good deal. Note to the staff - I heard that Fridays may not be open for swim in the fall. Please don't scrap that - Mon-Wed-Fri is a great schedule. Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu is just a weird cadence to the rhythm of a weekly schedule!

• Anjela Terry

  My boyfriend and I recently got an activity pass here, and we absolutely love it! The staff are extremely friendly and approachable. I’ve been going to other gyms for years, and although this weight room is smaller, it’s much cleaner, the equipment works better, and the overall design of the entire facility is just beautiful. With the activity pass, you get access to so many amenities that aren’t included with regular gym memberships — from the weight room, gym, pool, track, yoga and Pilates classes, to volleyball, pickleball, hockey, and more. You’ll never be bored! My boyfriend and I each pay $45 (a total of $90), and it’s 100% worth it. Our only small complaints would be: 1. My boyfriend loves hockey, but it’s only available on Tuesday afternoons. He wishes there were evening options as well. 2. I wish the weight room and cardio area opened 15 minutes earlier — it would make it easier for people who work 9–5 to get in a morning workout without feeling rushed. But honestly, we can’t complain — this place is fantastic overall!

• Laura

  Newly built yet somehow with such little accessibility for folks with physical or cognitive disabilities? For context, I am a young able bodied woman with no disabilities other than a hearint impairment but regardless, I work with seniors daily. I had a terrible experience a few nights ago when I came out of the fitness center, down the stairs to the changeroom and forgot what the code was to get in. My phone, unfortunately, was almost dead. I quickly did a search around me to see if there was a call button to reach the front desk- there wasn't. I tried to run back upstairs to see if someone in the fitness center could help me, only to recall that you also need the code to get in there. So, I was essentially stuck in the stairwell with no idea how I was going to get out. As I mentioned, my phone was almost dead (around 5%). I tried to Google the Carmen Corbassen phone number and this drained my battery even more. I quickly gave a friend a call that I attend this gym with who was eventually (after 4 attempts) able to get ahold of the front desk and text me the code just in time. When she texted me the code, I tried to put it in- only to see it was not working. Then, I thought- maybe she gave me the code for the men's changeroom- so I tried it on the men's side, and what do you know..the door unlocked. So, ladies- if you thought the codes were different for your safety, you're wrong. Its the exact same. I gave the machine a second to reset, tried the code back on the women's side and it opened. When I went to the reception desk nearly in tears after feeling essentially almost stuck in the stairwell, the lady at the front desk was severely ubhelpful and unsympathetic to the reality of the situation. I explained that I had simply forgotten the code, however I work daily with people with dementia. This is not at all a dementia friendly community and we are LARGELY an aging population. This situation would have been detrimental to someone experiencing cognitive change and/or to someone without a phone. The code is not for any sort of real security- it only provides an unnecessary barrier that doesnt need to exist. I understand people want their belongings to be safe, but thats why locks exist. This doesnt exist at any other MCC , why at this new one? As I was explaining the situation and how the solution of "using the stairs to come down through the elevator" was A) NOT CLEAR and B) also not accessible for anyone with mobility concerns, an older gentleman behind me overheard and began agreeing with me- stating the numbers on the code box are so small he can barely see them. A large chunk of the MCC members are seniors, infact I am often the youngest person in almost every class I attend. How does this design make sense for its community? Not to mention, the MCC continues to use paper wrist bands which make 0 sense in this day and age. Everything is digital- this is so wasteful. Do better.