Pop into a wellness store boasting Canadian-made essential oils, book a challenging spin class, or indulge in a loaded acai bowl.
Here are some wellness experiences and stores to visit in Kingston this summer, fall, and winter.
233 Princess Street
Holistically Hip offers soothing skincare, body care, lifestyle products, and natural health supplements to support your wellness journey. You’re immediately greeted by the smell of essential oils. Knowledgeable staff who will help you choose the wellness products that fit your lifestyle.
Most of the products they sell are made with ingredients sourced both locally and across Canada, reflecting their commitment to sustainability. The shop’s owner Alex has carefully curated Holistically Hip’s product selection using her professional training as a Canadian School of Natural Nutrition graduate.
324 Princess Street
HEAL creates delicious, nutrient-packed acai bowls layered with fresh fruit, crunchy granola, and wholesome toppings that can be customized to your taste in downtown Kingston. Standout menu items include their protein oat cookie smoothie and salted almond butter cup smoothie.
Whether you’re looking to starting your day with a refreshing smoothie infused with espresso or grab a post-workout acai bowl, HEAL is the best go-to if you’re craving a healthy snack or meal.
1412 Princess Street
Founded by Martha Williams, one of only three Spinning Master Instructors in Canada, this café and spin studio offers classes meant for all fitness levels.
Eschewing the loud music and fast pedal strokes, classes at Pedal Works invite you to not only challenge yourself, but also connect with your mind and body. After you’ve finished your spin class guided by Martha, take a seat in the welcoming café, where guests can slow down and enjoy the artwork by local artists decorating the space’s walls.
234 Princess Street
Enjoy some much needed me time at Glow Spa’s thermotherapy spa experience. The hot-cold therapy is designed to restore balance, boost circulation, and melt away stress. The journey begins in a soothing sauna, hot tub, or steam room, followed by an invigorating cold plunge. Between cold and hot cycling, you rest in tranquil relaxation areas in which the lights are dim and the aroma of essential oils wafts through the air.
As well as their thermotherapy spa, Glow offers massages and facials. You can check out all their services on their website.
787 Blackburn Mews
Cher-Mere offers a variety of services, from waxing to manicures, that encompass the perfect spa day. Dr. Aba Mortley blends natural ingredients, holistic techniques, and modern spa treatments to create an experience that’s both rejuvenating and restorative.
Cher-Mere’s own line of plant-based, cruelty-free products crafted from nourishing botanical ingredients are used during some of their treatments and are available for purchase, so you can bring the spa experience home.
Battery Park
Every Sunday from 10 to 11 am until September 21, enjoy a free restorative yoga class in Battery Park. Take a walk by the waterfront afterwards and grab a coffee before heading back home or to your hotel to enjoy the rest of your Sunday.
For more summer wellness activities, check out the Ultimate Guide to Summer Wellness in Kingston.
