Truth Gym Gallery
Victoria, BC
Chalk: YesDeadlift drops: NoPlatforms: YesMonolift: Unverified24/7: YesCalibrated plates: Yes
Forge Victoria
989 Johnson St, Victoria, BC
Does Forge Victoria allow chalk? Forge Victoria has not stated a chalk rule, so ask before you go.
Last checked Oct 16, 2026.
What lifters need to know
- Chalk allowedUnverified
Ask the gym before you go.
- Deadlift drops OKUnverified
Ask the gym before you go.
- Lifting platformsYes
Evidence for Lifting platforms
“12 - Olympic Lifting Platform (Bumper plates, Jerk Blocks, Stand Racks)”
Source: forgevictoria.com/our-gym (opens in a new tab) · verified Oct 16, 2026 - MonoliftUnverified
Ask the gym before you go.
- 24/7 accessUnverified
Ask the gym before you go.
- Calibrated platesYes
Evidence for Calibrated plates
“1 - Powerlifting Platform (Combo Rack, Calibrated Plates)”
Source: forgevictoria.com/our-gym (opens in a new tab) · verified Oct 16, 2026
Amenities
Recovery
- SaunaUnverified
- Steam roomUnverified
- Cold plungeUnverified
- Hot tubUnverified
- Swimming poolUnverified
- Massage chairsUnverified
- PhysiotherapistUnverified
Facilities
- Towel serviceUnverified
- ShowersUnverified
- LockersUnverified
- ChildcareUnverified
- ParkingUnverified
- Nutrition barUnverified
Notes: Downtown gym with a powerlifting platform and Olympic lifting platforms. British Columbia Powerlifting Association registered club.
Equipment as stated by the gym
Quick answers
Does Forge Victoria allow chalk?
Forge Victoria has not stated a chalk rule, so ask before you go.
Can you drop deadlifts at Forge Victoria?
Forge Victoria has not stated a drop rule, so ask the front desk.
Does Forge Victoria have lifting platforms?
Yes. Forge Victoria lists lifting platforms.
Is Forge Victoria open 24 hours?
Forge Victoria has not said. Check its website for hours.
Other gyms nearby
BPM Fitness Centre
Saanich, BC
Chalk: UnverifiedDeadlift drops: NoPlatforms: UnverifiedMonolift: Unverified24/7: UnverifiedCalibrated plates: Yes
Fitness World
Saanich, BC
Chalk: UnverifiedDeadlift drops: UnverifiedPlatforms: YesMonolift: Unverified24/7: UnverifiedCalibrated plates: Unverified
Odyssey 24HR Gym
Victoria, BC
Chalk: UnverifiedDeadlift drops: UnverifiedPlatforms: UnverifiedMonolift: Unverified24/7: YesCalibrated plates: Unverified
Speed Mechanics
Saanich, BC
Chalk: UnverifiedDeadlift drops: UnverifiedPlatforms: YesMonolift: Unverified24/7: UnverifiedCalibrated plates: Unverified
Victoria Barbell Club
Victoria, BC
Chalk: UnverifiedDeadlift drops: UnverifiedPlatforms: UnverifiedMonolift: Unverified24/7: YesCalibrated plates: Unverified
All gyms in British Columbia · Chalk friendly gyms · How to check a gym's chalk rule