Winnipeg is for wellness while you’re here for business events

In Winnipeg, wellness can come with your next business event.

We have so many great studios to make you sweat right by the convention centre, along with a few choice spas to make you glow. Here’s some of the top wellness spots in the city, from downtown to a few hip neighbourhoods not far from the city centre.

Sweat it up

Winnipeg is #blessed with great yoga studios and fitness centres.

Modo Yoga | 2 Donald Street & 1090 Waverley Street

Look to Modo Yoga’s two studios (including one just outside of downtown on Donald Street) for classes that range from challenging Kriya, hot flow and barre classes, to restorative and stretchy classes like Hot Hatha and Yin.

2 Donald Street Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 7am – 9pm; Tues & Thurs 9am – 10pm; Sat & Sun 8am – 5pm

1090 Waverley Street Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 9am – 9:30pm; Tues & Thurs 7am – 9:30pm; Sat & Sun 7:30am – 5pm

Yoga Public | 280 Fort Street

Conveniently located downtown (and right across from an entrance to Winnipeg’s underground concourses), Yoga Public offers everything from hot yoga and powerful flows to restorative, gentle hatha, yin & yang, meditation and TRX.

Hours: Mon-Thu 9a.m. – 8:30 p.m.; Fri 9 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Sat & Sun 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Awesome Hot Yoga | 677 Strafford Street

Awesome Hot Yoga and Barre, where AWESOME stands for Awareness, Wisdom, Energy, Support, Openness, Motivation, Enjoyment – is by two Modo alumni, featuring a nice studio space between downtown and Fort Garry. Classes run from intense hot flows to restorative yins. The even do a special hip opener class.

Hours: Mon – Fri 6 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.; Sun 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Spin is also big in Winnipeg, with many energetic studios guided by expert instructors.

Saikel Indoor Cycle Studio | 437 Stradbrook Avenue

Winnipeg’s first boutique spin studio, with classes that can work for every level of rider.

Hours: Mon 9 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.; Tues 5 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.; Wed 9 a.m. – 8:45 p.m.; Thurs 5:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.; Fri 6 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Sat 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; Sunday, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

WPG Cycle | 1094 Nairn Avenue

This cycle studio is all about losing yourself in the music as you get your heart pumping in the dimmed room. Pilates classes available too.

Hours: Mon – Thurs 5:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. / 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Fri 5:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.4 p.m. – 7 p.m., Sat 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Sun 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Vault Cycle Club | 655 Sterling Lyon Parkway

Known for the motto “TOGETHER. TO THE BEAT. HARDER THAN ANYBODY ELSE.” (all caps necessary), book a bike in the Vault for a high-energy ride.

Hours: Mon – Fri 6 a.m. – 11 a.m./5 p.m. – 8 p.m., Sat – Sun 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Winnipeg is also home to gorgeous locally-owned studios offering unique fitness experiences.

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The Fitual | 1800 Corydon Avenue & 2030 Corydon Avenue

Owned and operated by Chalnessa Eames, a former soloist in both Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet and Pacific Northwest Ballet in Seattle, The Fitual is a high-energy experience blending aerobics, dance, Pilates and light weights, and is guaranteed to make you sweat. The original Fitual studio (1800) offers high-intensity, low impact Lagree classes that take place on a Megaformer, along with introductory classes called The Fitual Vibe. The new studio (2030) is gorgeous, with new spa-like facilities for showering, an espersso bar, and more.

Hours: Mon 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Tues – Thurs 6:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.; Fri 6 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sat 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Sun 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The Community Gym | 468 Main Street

Located right downtown, just up from Portage and Main, The Community Gym offers six dynamic classes – Crush (boxing), Camp (strength training), Cycle (spin), Current (rowing) Connect (Pilates) & Calm (stretch). Crush at The Community Gym provides an all-in-one, 45-minute boxing workout that has you hitting the bag to epic beats in a dimly lit room. This is more than a boxing ring – it is an experience. With high-energy trainers coaching you through every interval and beat drop, the workout focuses on the basics of boxing, shadow boxing, floor workout and freestyle heavy hitting all the way to the end.

Hours: Mon – Tues 5:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Wed – Thurs 5:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.; Fri 5:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sat – Sun 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Spa it down

Winnipeg takes its spa-ing seriously.

If you are looking to wind down after a workout or day on the convention floor, there’s no shortage of options.

Thermëa by Nordik Spa-Nature | 775 Crescentwood Drive

One of the city’s hottest (and coolest) destinations is Thermëa by Nordik Spa-Nature – a world-class thermotherapy facility in the traditional Scandinavian tradition. Located just 10 minutes from downtown, this place has it all – from a holistic and delicious Restö where eating in your robes is a must (and get this, you can even book a Chef’s Table experience) to outdoor thermal pools. There’s a beach in summer replete with beer gardens; wood-fired pizzas and mist showers cascading from trees; thermal pools; huge saunas and steam rooms; heated hammocks and countless fireplaces.

Treat yourself to a few rounds of the thermal cycle which includes a variety of dry and humid saunas, a dip in the polar pool (in winter, the waterfall is literally covered in ice!), and a relaxation session to make your body feel like jello. Make sure you take a seat in the Finlandia sauna in time for the Aufguss ritual – a combination of high heat and essential oils that will really get the blood flowing. Massages and other body treatments are also available onsite.

Hours: Mon – Sun 8:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Riverstone Spa | 75 Forks Market Road

Located within Inn at the Forks, right at the centre of Winnipeg’s most-visited tourism area, Riverstone Spa provides a chic setting for all your favourite treatments. Whether you’re in the mood for a mani, pedi, couples’ massage, hot stone massage or a stop at the lash and brow bar, Riverstone has you covered. Plus, after your treatment you can treat yourself to a glass of wine, local craft beer or craft cocktail at the hotel’s handsome restaurant, SMITH, which is located just down the hall from the spa.

Hours: Mon – Sat 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Ten Spa | 222 Broadway

Finally, there’s Ten Spa at The Fort Garry Hotel, Spa & Conference Centre – Ascend Collection – a real proper place to get pampered. With a full suite of treatments and packages available, this downtown spa is the height of luxury with rain showers and plush robes to use before treatments, along with being home to the city’s only Turkish hamam ritual. This centuries-old tradition takes place in the heated marble and ambient steam room, where you are rubbed down with salts before having water gently poured over your limbs. It’s seriously so good.

Ten Spa also runs Glo Skin Bar, an incredible spot to get a facial that will make your face shine before you head out for the evening. Located just down the street at Yoga Public.

Hours: Mon – Sat 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sun 9 a.m. 7 p.m.

To learn more about some of the city’s unique and quaint neighbourhood spas, including the Japanese Pocca Poca Spa, Spa Botanica,, and Float.Calm, check out our guide here.

TIP: If you’re looking for a mobile yoga instructor, Pilates teacher or other type of wellness professional to lead delegates in deep breathing, relaxation or mindfulness activities on site at your venue, we can connect you with a contact. We’re here to help!