When shopping for clothing that suits being active in the great outdoors, performance, functionality, and comfort are a few of the main characteristics that should be considered. Quality outdoor activewear should allow you to move freely, wick off sweat, and protect you from seasonal elements. Which is why we don’t get our activewear from just anywhere. In our opinion, high-quality activewear, suitable for the outdoors, is worth investing in. And there are some key brands we trust to do the job.
Shop these brands for the best outdoor activewear!
Arc’teryx
Arc’teryx is one of the top-performing Canadian outdoor apparel brands. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, the brand manufactures technical apparel designed for outdoor activity. Durability and performance are its guiding principles, ensuring its gear is made to last and endure extreme conditions. Check out its Gamma Shorts for all your summer activities!
DUER
Whether you’re biking to work or going on an all-day outdoor adventure, DUER has you covered. With more of a lifestyle approach to its apparel, it provides clothing made to take you anywhere you need to be on a day-to-day basis. For example, its jeans are made to be flexible enough to do physical activity, but still stylish enough to wear out. Plus, its apparel is made out of 95% plant-based fibres!
Alder Apparel
Founded by National Geographic Explorer Mikayla Wujec and fashion marketing leader Naomi Blackman, Alder Apparel is a sustainable outdoor apparel brand, created right here in Toronto! The brand offers inclusive sizing, community-informed design, and performance-driven apparel, for women. Its pieces are functional with a playful feel with the use of bright colours and prints.
Kathmandu
In New Zealand, over 30 years ago, Kathmandu was born. The wilderness is what inspired the brand’s creation, with the belief that outside is where we live our best lives, and that we should be amongst it. And so its first fleece jacket was made! Since then, the brand has grown and as of 2019, became B-Corp Certified, a movement for a more sustainable and inclusive economy.
Lululemon
Founded in 1998 in Vancouver, it’s no secret that Lululemon is among the top brands when it comes to technical athletic apparel. The brand is known for its apparel catering to yoga, running, and other general active pursuits. Everything Lululemon makes is rooted in science, ensuring its pieces are both high-quality and high-performance. We’re currently obsessed with its Align collection!
Patagonia
If you’re into being active outdoors, you’ve probably shopped from Patagonia before. As it’s been alive and well for over 50 years! Patagonia’s core values are quality, integrity, environmentalism, and justice. The sustainable outdoors brand has donated 1% of sales, equalling over $140 million, towards environmental grounds, and states that, as of now, the earth is its only shareholder.
Tentree
Tentree is a Canadian Certified B Corporation apparel brand, and all of its products are created with an earth-first approach. They’re made in fair, safe working conditions, and constructed using only sustainably sourced and recycled materials. We love to see it! At Tentree, you can shop anything from cozy sweaters to activewear joggers, and everything in between. For every item purchased, Tentree plants trees, and has planted over 100 million to date!
The North Face
The North Face is your one-stop-shop for outdoor apparel, footwear, and accessories. The brand was founded in 1966 and remains to be a favourite in the outdoors community. It continues to push the boundaries of innovation, in order to allow you to push the boundaries of exploration. If you love climbing, skiing, snowboarding, running, or basically any other outdoor sports activity, you can’t go wrong shopping from The North Face.
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Aritzia
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Lululemon
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Father’s Day is just around the corner – don’t forget! If you have a fatherly figure in your life you want to spoil, whether that be your dad, grandpa, partner, or friend, it’s time to get on it. Dads can be notoriously difficult to shop for, especially if they don’t share what they may like to receive. Lucky for you, that’s what gift guides are for! We’ve searched high and low for the best gifts to give this Father’s Day, for every kind of dad.
Check out our ultimate Father’s Day Gift Guide!
For The Opulent Dad
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For The Fashion-Forward Dad
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Lululemon just unveiled its Team Canada Athlete Kit for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and it’s available for you to shop!
This summer, the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be held in none other than Paris, and Lululemon was given the honour of being the official outfitter of Team Canada.
The official Team Canada x Lululemon Athlete Kit features performance fabrics, bespoke Canadian prints, and innovative construction—all made with insights from the world’s best athletes. Creating a collection that allows athletes to move through the Games and compete for themselves, their team, and their country.
“We learned that our athletes need a kit that offers adaptability, thermal comfort, functionality, and a meticulous fit, while also inspiring national pride. Using these insights, we designed a kit that blends style and function to solve for athletes’ needs through innovative construction, performance fabrics, and modern prints that illuminate joy and pride.” Shares Lululemon.
Not only can you expect to see your favourite Canadian athletes sporting the kit in all its glory, but you can also shop the exclusive collection at Lululemon online and in-store! Plus, 10% of sales from all Future Legacy items will go towards the Canadian Olympic Foundation and the Paralympic Foundation of Canada.
“The Team Canada kit lives up to all my expectations. It looks chic and makes me feel proud to represent Canada. I also love how breathable so many pieces are, which will be a game changer on hot days and during high-pressure moments.” Says Professional Tennis Player, Leylah Fernandez.
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As much as looking cute at the gym definitely isn’t a requirement, the concept of “look good, feel good, do good” also applies to working out! If you feel confident and cute in your gym attire, it can make your gym sesh feel less dreadful and more inspiring. And no, we’re not saying to do a full face of makeup and have your hair done just to sweat it out, but there are some practical gym essentials that just happen to look the part, too. From your soon-to-be favourite gym outfit to your headphones and water bottle, if you want to look your cutest at the gym, we’ve got you covered.
Look cute at the gym with these items!
Black Leggings
Versatile Sports Bra
Zip-Up Sweater
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On-Trend Sneakers
Headphones
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Canada’s leading boutique fitness and wellness studio, Sweat and Tonic, is opening its third location in Toronto!
Sweat and Tonic has announced that its next location will be in Toronto’s prestigious Yorkville neighbourhood – Known for its luxury shopping and dining districts.
The fitness studio has seen immense success in its two existing locations, at Yonge Street and The Well. We can only expect its newest location to be just as big of a hit!
“Sweat and Tonic was conceptualized in 2017 to bring the highest quality of group fitness to Canada with Yorkville as the preferred location. We have looked at many spaces over the ensuing years as we maintained a discipline to be selective…” shared David Ingram, Founder of Sweat and Tonic.
It will occupy an entire floor of the 11 Yorkville tower (11YV), featuring 18,000 square feet of fitness and lifestyle amenities, including 200 classes led weekly by Toronto’s top trainers, as well as social spaces for guests to utilize.
S&T fans will find the same studio offerings they’ve come to know and love while also experiencing a neighbourhood-specific elevated experience!
“Drawing from the distinct characteristics and history of the Yorkville neighbourhood, the design will be classically inspired with modern, energizing, and playful reflections throughout, offering a curated, luxury aesthetic with guest experience at the forefront,” said Morgan Thomas, Chief Brand Officer of Sweat and Tonic.
Stay tuned for an opening date!
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Running shoes can play a massive part in your comfort and performance when playing sports, running, or just walking around the town. Even if you aren’t an athlete, you still deserve to get the top products available when you’re on the move. We’ve rounded up our favourite brands that offer high-performing sneakers so that you don’t have to browse for hours. Trust us, you won’t be disappointed with any of these choices!
Here are brands to shop for high-performing sneakers.
HOKA
HOKA focuses on inspiring everyone to get moving. Whether you’re an athlete or just someone who enjoys getting active, you’ll be able to perform your best with ease with these sneakers! The high-performing athletic brand has innovation and comfort at the top of its priority list, empowering everyone to feel like they can “fly high” while wearing its runners! HOKA is now officially available at SportChek for extra shopping ease.
Allbirds
If you’re on the hunt for a sneaker brand to give you the highest comfort and performance when training while also designed sustainably, you have to check out Allbirds. The company is all about creating runners with the best technologies and sustainable practices rather than with flashy logos and unnecessary details. The brand looks for the best materials it can find in nature, like merino wool, and where the market lacks, it has even gone as far as to develop its own unique materials, like SweetFoam®, made from sugarcane – how cool!?
Nike
Now of course we had to add Nike to this list because we all know and adore it for its massive selection of shoes. You can even filter through the searches by hovering over Women, Men, or Kids, and checking out the Shoe category. There you’ll find the options for running, basketball, tennis, lifestyle, and more—pretty much any kind of activity you’re looking for.
On Running
On is a Switzerland running shoe and sportswear brand that was started by three friends who shared one goal: to revolutionize running. On’s patented technology, CloudTec® is a unique cushioning system created for soft landings and powerful takeoffs – making every step effortless. It absorbs impact, reduces strain, and adapts to your running style. On refers to it as “running on clouds”. As part of the brand’s sustainability efforts, it’s introduced CleanCloud™ – which is an initiative creating high-performing materials from carbon emissions.
APL
Founded in 2009 in Los Angeles, APL is definitely a sneaker brand to get on board with. It offers a perfect mix of luxury and performance with optimal comfort so that you’re covered for all aspects of your lifestyle. APL actually created a basketball shoe called Concept 1 that used groundbreaking technology to instantly increase your vertical leap. The sneaker later got banned by the NBA because it actually gave a competitive advantage when wearing them. The brand seriously knows what it’s doing in the high-performing sneakers section!
adidas
adidas is another classic spot to browse for all of the best athletic sneakers that you need. It gives you the option to also shop under set categories for certain sports so you can get the proper fit and feel. Plus, don’t miss out on the Outlet section to score runners at a discount!
Asics
ASICS got its name from an acronym derived from the Latin phrase, Anima Sana In Corpore Sano – a sound mind in a sound body. So, to stay true to its title, ASICS continues to create concepts and ideas to align with what the body truly needs in athletic gear. Its mission is to become the number one brand for sports enthusiasts, so it continues to offer the best product possible.
New Balance
New Balance designs a blend of both function as well as style in its sneakers for those who want the best of both worlds. Its associates come from around the world, all with unique backgrounds and experiences, so you know you’re getting the top innovative products on the market. The brand just came out with a new sneaker, the FuelCell Rebel v4, which is built with FuelCell foam to deliver maximum propulsion and speed with minimal weight, making it the perfect go-to shoe for running!
Lululemon
Lululemon finally came out with a shoe collection in 2022 after 4 years of research and development. It began with a limited collection of women’s running shoes and has now expanded into men’s! A fan-favourite seems to be Lululemon’s Blissfeel Running Shoe – which has an updated version, Blissfeel 2, which features a “women-centric” fit and cushioning profile, a seamless upper which delivers support and breathability as well as flexibility, and soft, springy cushioning.
SOREL
Founded in 1962, SOREL combines expert craftsmanship and of-the-moment design to create all-season footwear. Its wide selection of sneakers and athletic shoes is both stylish and performance-driven! You may know the brand for its popular winter boots, but you really should check out its sneaker collection, too.
Arc’teryx
Arc’teryx is known for its innovative, performance-driven, active and outdoor wear, so of course, its sneakers hold the same standards. From mountain running to trail hiking, you can trust Arc’teryx to get your feet ready for the occasion with its cutting-edge technology.
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Alo Yoga
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Urban Outfitters
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Mango
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As much as an at-home workout can help you reach your fitness goals, there’s nothing like getting out and embarking on a fitness journey alongside like-minded people in the city. Toronto is the home to some of the best gyms and fitness studios out there; from full-on wellness clubs to equipment-based gyms, there is no shortage of options to choose from!
Here are some of the best gyms and fitness studios Toronto has to offer!
Altea Active
Altea Active is a whole lot more than just a gym. It’s a wellness club featuring everything any fitness enthusiast could ever desire, all under one roof. A membership at the luxe ‘adult playground’ includes access to 6 boutique fitness studios, fitness classes, saunas, steam cabins, a pool, a hot tub, and so much more. Memberships start at $94.95 bi-weekly.
Sweat & Tonic
The popular wellness studio Sweat & Tonic now has 2 locations in Toronto! With the largest variety of group fitness classes in Canada, Sweat and Tonic has something for everyone and every fitness level, with both locations offering three unique studios: Ride, HIIT, and Yoga/Pilates. That’s not all, though! Members can recharge and recover with premium spa facilities, café, and bar offerings. Psst. From now until January 15th, Sweat and Tonic is offering 20% off the first month of a 9 to 5 Sweat or Unlimited membership.
Fit Factory
With locations in Downtown and Midtown Toronto, Fit Factory offers premium group and personal training that combines functional, HIIT, strength, circuit, boxing, and more. All fitness levels are welcome; check out its various classes here!
F45
If you’re not familiar with F45, the concept is essentially a 45-minute interval-based workout that incorporates cardio, resistance-based strength training, or a hybrid of both. You can burn up to 750 calories per session! There are various F45 locations throughout Toronto. You can opt to buy class-by-class, bundle a number of classes, or obtain a membership for a specific amount of time.
416 Fitness Club
416 Fitness Club offers personal training, group fitness classes, and even nutrition coaching to help you reach your wellness and fitness goals. If you don’t know where to start on your fitness journey, its expert coaches can create a custom training program catered specifically for you!
Barry’s
Once you enter Barry’s iconic Red Room, you’ll be welcomed with a HIIT class sure to make you work up a sweat. Barry’s started in 1998, and its game-changing fitness classes quickly became world-known. Toronto has 2 Barry’s locations, Richmond and Yorkville, with classes running multiple times a day!
MOVE Fitness Club
MOVE is a boutique fitness club exclusively for women in Toronto’s Eastside neighbourhood. The fitness club offers a results-driven 360-degree experience, including small group training, personal training, expert coaching, nutritional guidance, and great amenities for moms. What’s not to love?
Fit4Less
As much as we all love a luxury fitness studio experience, you can still get your sweat on at the gym without emptying your wallet. Fit4Less offers memberships for only $7.99 bi-weekly! It really doesn’t get better than that. With its most basic membership, you get unlimited access to the gym and its equipment, and you can upgrade for class access and more.
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The holiday season is officially over, and it’s time to break into our new-year routines! One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to work out more, and what better way to get some much-needed inspiration than by adding a cute new workout set to your collection? Let’s face it. You simply work out better when wearing a cute outfit. We don’t make the rules. No matter what your gym style is, we’ve got you covered with various workout sets to choose from – all equally cute!
Get your sweat on in these workout sets
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