wellness
Bastille Launches Affordable Group Exercise Classes at City Facilities This Month
Bastille residents can join affordable group sessions at city venues starting this month.
How we reported this
Bastille City Council facilities have added 12 new group exercise classes across three sites for the July schedule, with registration opening on July 10.
Participation in council-led fitness programs has climbed steadily since the start of the year, driven by residents seeking structured routines after the winter months when indoor options drew larger crowds than usual. The council's wellness division noted that these classes fill gaps left by private studios that often charge double the rate for similar formats.
Venues and schedules
The main options sit in two neighbourhoods. At the Oak Park Recreation Centre on Maple Avenue, morning yoga and strength circuits run Mondays and Wednesdays at 7 a.m., while the Riverside Aquatic Centre on Victory Boulevard offers evening aqua aerobics on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Both locations accept drop-ins or full eight-week blocks booked through the city's online portal.
Residents in the Historic Quarter can reach the Oak Park site by a ten-minute bus ride on route 14, and Lakeside neighbourhood users reach Riverside via the dedicated bike path along the river.
Costs and participation numbers
A single session costs $12, or $80 for the full block, according to the June 2026 Bastille Parks and Recreation pricing sheet. Council data show 1,450 people attended group classes in the first quarter of this year, up from 1,130 the same period in 2025.
Anyone interested should check the Bastille City website for remaining spots or call the facilities directly before the first sessions on July 15. Walk-up spots are limited, so advance sign-up remains the surest route to a mat or lane.