From yoga by the lake to saunas, to forest therapy—Thunder Bay is the perfect destination to unwind, recharge and reconnect with yourself.
At Art of Yoga, combine lakeside yoga with a sauna and cold plunge in Lake Superior—ice dips included. Metsä Health & Wellness hosts SUP yoga sessions on Silver Harbour, Surprise Lake, and Little Dog Lake during the warm months, plus candlelight yoga through the winter. The Bodymind Centre and Ananda Studio offer drop-in or pre-booked yoga and pilates classes.
For authentic Finnish sauna culture, Kangas Sauna offers private saunas with showers and a restaurant serving Finnish pancakes and homemade pie for pure self-care!
Treat yourself at local favourites Drift Day Spa, Spa Euphoria, Evoke Salon + Spa, or Pure Salon Day Spa. Pick up some small-batch, hand-crafted personal care products from local makers Bare Organics, Boreal Body, North Star Naturals, Lovely Body, McChristie’s Bath & Body Co. and White Cedar Remedies.
Try Bash Bays, the city’s rage and splatter room, where smashing plates and flinging neon paint counts as therapy.