If Vancouver is known for anything, it’s a beautiful temperate climate and legions of fitness enthusiasts. Well here’s some good news then: Canada Place just announced a series of free outdoor fitness classes this summer, so consider this the best of both worlds!

The Canada Place Summer Series is a collection of free, family-friendly, fun, and accessible movement classes led by expert instructors against a backdrop of the beautiful Burrard Inlet and North Shore mountains.

You don’t need any experience or advanced fitness prowess to attend! Just show up, bring your friends, and have a great time exercising in the fresh air.

Here are all the free, outdoor fitness classes you can check out at Canada Place this summer.

Waterfront Yoga

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When: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Every Wednesday, July 17th – August 28th

What could be more peaceful and restorative than yoga by the water? Canada Place has partnered with Stretch Yoga  to bring Vancouverites this free, family-friendly yoga class.

Hosted on the North Point of Canada Place, this class has epic views of the Vancouver Harbour. Take in the fresh air and let the expert instructors guide you through your flow.

Zumba®

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When: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Every Monday, July 15th – August 26th (Excluding B.C. Day)

In the mood to get your sweat on while dancing to some killer beats? Then try out a Zumba® class at the North Point of Canada Place. In partnership with ZumbaVancouver.ca, classes are led by professional instructors and don’t require any dance experience – or even a dance partner! It’s a fun workout with a fantastic view – and it’s free!

MSINGI

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When: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Every Tuesday, July 16th – August 27th

This outdoor fitness class is brought to you by Canada Place’s lead sponsor, Fitness World Canada. MSINGI is a new class format that combines the fundamentals of strength, movement, and mobility set to dynamic Afro beats.

Like the rest of the Canada Place Summer Series, MSINGI will be hosted at North Point for fresh air and stunning marina views. This class is inclusive, great for all ages, and like everything else on this list – it’s free!

Check out @canadaplace on Instagram for more information and start a new routine at their free outdoor fitness classes this summer!

CANADA PLACE SUMMER SERIES

When: Weekly throughout July and August
Where: Canada Place – 999 Canada Pl, Vancouver
Cost: Free to attend

Alicia Lyons

Alicia Lyons

Staff Writer

Alicia is a storyteller who chased the sun all the way to Calgary and decided to stay. When she’s not writing, she can be found stumbling along nature trails, curling up under a fuzzy blanket with a good book, or finding any excuse to eat.

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