Kenwood Athletic Club in Arnprior closes without notice [Video]

A popular health and fitness centre in Arnprior closed unexpectedly at the beginning of October.

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The Kenwood Athletic Club (KAC) has been one of the few local options for indoor fitness and recreation in Arnprior since 2005.

But on Monday, the KAC found a notice on its front door, effectively terminating its lease.

“We were shocked and saddened,” said Doug Cavanagh, Director of Operations at the Kenwood Athletic Club, in an online post.

“KAC believed it was engaged in negotiations with our landlord, 11373323 Canada Inc., to extend or renew our lease. We will continue to pursue good faith negotiations in accordance with the terms of our lease.”

A photo of the notice of termination of tenancy issued by 11373323 Canada Inc. was shared on the KAC Facebook page.

It says the KAC failed to …