Become A Member of Fortis Fitness East
Contact us using the form below to book a gym tour, or call / email us directly at416-465-4777 /info@fortisfitness.ca
Although members have 24/7 secure access, all initial, new membership inquiries are by appointment only so please contact us to BOOK a TOUR of the facility.
Special Offer for New Fortis Fitness Members
For new members, we offer a FREE month when you sign up for a 6-month membership. All new members receive a FREE training session on the basic lifts and equipment with a full summary provided to help build a foundation of success.
Fortis Fitness East is Toronto’s premier strength and conditioning gym, offering 24/7 secure access to our members and housing the most extensive range of specialty strength equipment in the city. Located in the heart of Leslieville, we’re the go-to destination for everyone seeking a top-tier training facility and a supportive staff.
We welcome clients of all disciplines and fitness levels. Whether you’re a competitive athlete aiming for a new personal record, or someone embarking on a fitness journey, Fortis Fitness East is the place for you.
Personal Trainers Welcome
If you are a personal trainer looking for a place to host your clients we also offer space rentals at highly competitive rates for external freelance trainers.
Getting To Fortis Fitness East
Fortis Fitness West is located at11 Carlaw Avenue, just south of Carlaw and Queen St E.
11 Carlaw Avenue, Units 1-3 Toronto, Ontario, M4M 2R6
Traveling by car? There is onsite parking at 11 Carlaw, plenty of free street parking in the immediate area and metered parking on Carlaw, and $1/hour parking in the lot on the southeast corner at Dundas.
Taking the TTC? We are accessible via the 501/503 streetcar, exiting at Queen St East at Carlaw Ave, or the 114 Bus, exiting at Carlaw Ave at Lake Shore Blvd East South Side.
About Fortis Fitness East’s Facilities & Equipment
Our modern air-conditioned facility, filled with state-of-the art fitness equipment, a top-notch membership community, and team of personal trainers and facility managers is your new fitness haven.
Our members get access to a 24/7 secure facility with private washrooms with showers, and ample free parking and secure bicycle storage.
Equipment At Fortis Fitness East
Fortis Fitness East is fully equipped to meet all your strength training needs:
- Power Racks: 17 eight-foot-high power racks with 2-inch pin increments, band/chain resistance capabilities (members never have to wait!)
- Olympic Weightlifting Platforms: 7 platforms with competition-grade bars (men’s and women’s) and plates.
- Deadlift Platforms: 4 platforms with band hooks for accommodating resistance.
- Specialty Bars
- Texas Deadlift Bars
- Texas Squat Bars
- Buffalo Bar
- Safety Squat Bar – “Crepinsek”
- Cambered Squat and Bench Bars
- Westside Equipment
- Deluxe Supreme Reverse Hyper
- Inverse Curl
- Hip-Quad Machine
- Earthquake Bar
- Competition Bench Presses: 3 benches with gliding bar holders and full-body face savers for maximum safety.
- Strongman Equipment
- Stone of Steel: 17-inch (loadable up to 300 lbs) and 20-inch (loadable up to 450 lbs)
- Farmer’s Walk Bars
- Strongman Logs: 90 lbs and 140 lbs
- Sandbags: 50 lbs to 300 lbs
- Yoke: 200 lbs
- Dumbbells and Kettlebells
- Dumbbells up to 180 lbs
- Kettlebells up to 92 kg (over 200 lbs)
- Calibrated Competition Powerlifting Plates: Over 1,500 kg available
- Cardio Equipment
- Treadmills – Life Fitness
- Concept II Rowers
- StairMaster Stepmill 7000 PT
- VersaClimber – CM Club Commercial Model
- Additional Equipment
- Belt Squat – Matt Wenning’s Ludus Magnus
- Leg Press – Fortis
- GHD Machines
- Prowler and Sled: With 70 feet of indoor AstroTurf for pushing/pulling.
- Arm Wrestling Table
- Westside Gravity Crunch
- Wall Squat Machine – Fortis
- And much more
See What Clients Like You Have To Say About Fortis Fitness East
- Carlos P.
They are my family. Great place, exactly what is needed for a proper training, all the machines, all the weights, perfect setup. Absolutely recommended.
May 25, 2026KREP B.Great equipment selection, everything is well-maintained. Loving it here. The two reasons for not giving five stars: 1. Members are allowed to dump their bags wherever they feel like 2. Music is blasting at an uncomfortably high volume - really, really sucks if you are listening to audiobooks
May 11, 2026Nicole C.Fortis is such a great gym filled with lovely people! While on a trip to Toronto, we wanted to find somewhere to workout, and Ninette worked with us to find a time to drop in. This gym has everything you could need, and every person I encountered was kind and welcoming. I've visited a lot of gyms, and Fortis is a stand out!
March 21, 2026 - Robert S.
If you’re looking for that mix of new and old Fortis is the perfect place for you. The gym has practically every piece of equipment you could ever want whether you’re into weightlifting, powerlifting, strongman, or body building. Highly recommend swinging by if you’re in the area. The staff was incredibly accommodating to me and my gf to get us in during staffed hours (staying late for us!) when we were staying in town for the weekend.
March 21, 2026Edine B.Best gym in the city and it’s not even close. Sean is the best. Gym has something for every type of athlete. Been a member for several years. Not only is the facility incredible but the community is just as good.
March 17, 2026Adam “.Fortis Fitness is one of those gyms where you read 443 reviews across two locations and almost every single one sounds like it was written by someone who actually got stronger. Not "nice vibes" reviews. Real results reviews. That's rare. Sean if you're reading this I put together a whole video breakdown on the backend. It's in your inbox. Look for the email with the thumbnail. 5 minutes and it's specific to Fortis.
February 26, 2026