sports and fitness
Altea Ottawa, Canada’s Largest Premium Fitness and Wellness Club, opens its doors in Ottawa!
OTTAWA, ON. /CNW/ – Altea Ottawa is thrilled to announce its doors are now open to the public! Located at 1660 Carling Avenue, this impressive 129,000-square-foot flagship club sets a new standard in fitness, wellness, and community spaces in the national capital region.
Altea Ottawa redefines the fitness experience by offering a wide variety of boutique fitness classes, 6 indoor pickleball courts and premium wellness amenities.
It offers an extensive range of premium fitness and wellness offerings, including a one-of-a-kind Hot Yoga Studio, a theatre-style Cycle Studio, a Boxing Studio, a Fusion Studio offering Barre and Mat Pilates, two LF3 Functional Strength & HIIT Training Studios, a Reformer Pilates Studio, a Signature Studio offering multiple high-energy Strength, Metcon and HIIT formats, as well as an exclusive Women’s Only Fitness Suite and a Recovery Lounge. The club will expand in Spring 2025 with the opening of a state-of-the-art Aquatic Centre featuring a 25-metre lap pool, luxury hot tub, and children’s pool.
Additional highlights of the new Altea Ottawa include:
– Over 350 classes offered weekly across 9 Boutique Fiùtness Studios
– An impressive six-court indoor Pickleball Club
– Supervised on-site childcare
– Smoothie bar and full-service Starbucks
“We’ve been blown away by the public’s interest in Altea. We are excited to offer a premium fitness and wellness experience that is unique and unmatched,” said Jeff York, CEO of Altea Active. “Ottawa residents are clearly ready to embrace our purpose-driven spaces that seamlessly blend fitness, wellness, and community.”
Thousands of people have already signed up as Founding Members, and nearly 200 part-time and full-time employees have been hired to join the team at Altea Ottawa.
“We’ve built a strong team that is eager to deliver on our promise of delivering the best premium fitness and wellness experiences” continued York. “Because of the club’s size, amenities and unique blend of personal training and boutique fitness classes, we are able to offer personal trainers and fitness instructors stable full-time employment in one facility doing what they love- helping people. This opportunity is truly unique and will benefit our members and team tremendously as we build a team of bought-in, passionate and hardworking individuals.”
Altea Ottawa joins Altea’s portfolio of clubs across Canada, with existing locations in Winnipeg, Toronto, and Vancouver. Known for its commitment to creating welcoming and empowering spaces, Altea combines industry-leading fitness and wellness experiences with amenities that support social, family, and community well-being designed to drive value and convenience for Canadians.
For more information about Altea Ottawa and to join, visit http://www.alteaactive.com.
Related information:
- Altea Ottawa Announces Plans to Hire 200 Ahead of Launch for New Flagship Fitness and Wellness Club
- Premium fitness & wellness brand announces appointment of Jeff York as CEO of Altea
About Altea:
Founded by a team of fitness industry veterans, and quickly emerging as one of Canada’s premier health and wellness brands, Altea is changing the face of Canadian health and fitness by balancing the most important aspects of our lives – community, family, and mental, physical, and social well-being.
Altea currently features a state-of-the-art 80,000-square-foot facility in Winnipeg, Manitoba (opened November 2019), an 89,000-square-foot social wellness club in Toronto’s Liberty Village neighbourhood (opened March 2022), and a 43,000-square-foot location in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant community (opened November 2023). In 2025, Altea is planning to open a new Avant by Altea location in Yorkville, featuring personalized results-driven concierge service and high-end amenities to all members. Visit alteaactive.com for more information.
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health and wellness
“Protect Your Skin: Celebrate Sunscreen Day”
“May 27th is Sunscreen Day! Protect your skin from harmful UV rays with broad-spectrum sunscreen and sun safety practices.”
Last Updated on May 27, 2026 by Daily News Staff
Sunscreen Day is a day dedicated to promoting the importance of wearing sunscreen and protecting our skin from harmful UV rays. Observed annually on May 27th, this day serves as a reminder that sunscreen is not just for the beach or pool, but an essential part of our daily routine.
The sun emits two types of harmful UV rays: UVA and UVB. UVA rays are responsible for premature aging, such as wrinkles and age spots, while UVB rays cause sunburn and can lead to the development of skin cancer. Sunscreen works by absorbing or reflecting these rays, preventing them from penetrating the skin.
Unfortunately, many people still do not wear sunscreen or do not wear it correctly. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, only 30% of Americans regularly use sunscreen. This is concerning, as skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, with over 5 million cases diagnosed each year.
To ensure that sunscreen is effective, it is important to choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30. Broad-spectrum sunscreens protect against both UVA and UVB rays, while SPF 30 provides adequate protection for most skin types. Sunscreen should be applied 15 minutes before sun exposure and reapplied every two hours, or more frequently if swimming or sweating.
It is also important to remember that sunscreen is not the only way to protect your skin from the sun. Seeking shade, wearing protective clothing, and avoiding peak sun hours (10 am to 4 pm) can also help reduce your risk of sun damage.
Sunscreen Day is a great opportunity to start incorporating sunscreen into your daily routine. Make it a habit to apply sunscreen every morning before leaving the house, and keep a bottle in your car or bag for reapplication throughout the day. Encourage your friends and family to do the same, and spread awareness about the importance of sun protection.
In conclusion, sunscreen is a crucial aspect of protecting our skin from the harmful effects of the sun. By choosing a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30 and incorporating it into our daily routine, we can reduce our risk of skin cancer and premature aging. So let’s celebrate Sunscreen Day by making a commitment to protect our skin and encouraging others to do the same!
For more information heres a link to the Skin Cancer Foundation: https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-prevention/sun-protection/sunscreen/
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Sports
Sports Facilities Companies Acquires RCI Sports Management
The Sports Facilities Companies has acquired RCI Sports Management, enhancing its national presence and services in sports tourism and venue operations. This acquisition adds properties in Texas and Kansas, focusing on improving facility performance and revenue generation through integrated marketing and standardized systems, reflecting a trend in consolidating sports facility services.
The Sports Facilities Companies has acquired Texas-based RCI Sports Management, a move that expands its national footprint while strengthening its position in sports tourism, venue operations, and economic impact services for municipalities and private owners.
The deal adds RCI-managed properties in Texas and Kansas to the SF Network, including The Refinery Fieldhouse in Garden City, Amarillo Netplex in Amarillo, and Travis Fields at Midtown Park in Bryan. Together, the facilities broaden SFC’s reach in mid-market communities where youth sports, tournaments, and event programming are increasingly tied to hotel stays, visitor spending, and local business activity.
SFC said the acquisition will help accelerate facility performance through integrated marketing, sponsorship sales, standardized operating systems, and expanded event and tourism pipelines. That makes this more than a management deal — it reflects the continued consolidation of sports facility services as operators look to scale revenue generation, improve efficiency, and deliver stronger returns for public and private partners.
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Senior Pickleball Report
Top Pickleball Holiday Gifts for Pros and Beginners
Find the perfect holiday gifts for both pickleball pros and beginners, with a wide selection of gear and accessories for this popular sport.
Last Updated on November 24, 2025 by Daily News Staff
Pickleball Holiday Gifts
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