Condo Living-The Worst Kind of Canadian Living?

[WarrenC12]

Swimming pools are really expensive to maintain on a regular basis, then require a semi-regular overhaul. I think they can be worthwhile if the expense is split over 200+ units, maybe more.

I have seen nice pool/spa facilities in complexes that are multi-tower and shared between a number of towers, perhaps up to 500 units.

Compare that to a "static" amenity like a gym that is cheap to maintain and probably used as much or more than pools and hot tubs.

If I think about the alternatives in Vancouver, pools are cheap but jammed and hard to even get a spot in. Gyms are everywhere but more spendy.