This time of year is perfect for trying out new things, especially if they're free. This city is constantly buzzing with new and interesting fitness classes, and this summer, there are plenty of free yoga and Pilates classes in Ottawa.

If you feel like getting your exercise on, check out our recommendations below!

Please note that all classes require you to bring your own mat and water bottle.

City Hall Yoga

📍 Ottawa City Hall - Lisgar Field (110 Laurier Ave. W)

📅 July 29 at 12:00 p.m.

💸 Free!

🚗 Paid parking available, public transit recommended

With instructors provided by popular yoga places like City of OM, Yogatown, and 24hr Yogapalooza, the free classes at City Hall are not something to miss! Whether you're a beginner or a total pro, these classes are an excellent way to teach you some gentle poses, classic breathing techniques, and guided meditation.

These have taken place on every Tuesday throughout June and July, so be sure to catch the last scheduled class on July 29 at 12:00 p.m. We think it's the perfect way to spend a lunch break!

Parliament Hill Yoga

📍 Parliament Hill (111 Wellington St.)

📅 Every Wednesday in July at 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

💸 Free!

🚗 Paid street parking nearby, public transit recommended.

A popular Ottawa tradition has made its return! Swing by Parliament Hill on Wednesday afternoons for an hour of yoga by Elevate Yoga. There is no schedule confirmed yet for August 2025, but you can catch free, beginner-friendly yoga classes here on July 23 and 30.

Community Yoga Classes

📍 Pushman Park (1270 Pebble Rd.)

📅 July 27, August 10, August 17, August 24 at 9:30 a.m.

💸 Free but registration required.

🚗 Street parking nearby.

Enjoy an outdoor all-levels Hatha Yoga class at Pushman Park on a weekly basis, thanks to the South Keys Greenboro Community Association and Yoga Kāla. Each class is different but remains welcoming to everyone, no matter your experience with yoga.

Please bring your own mat—you are also encouraged you bring water, a towel, and any other props you may like to incorporate into your practice!

Full Moon Yoga

📍 Great Lawn at Lansdowne Park

📅 August 9 at 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

💸 Free, accepting non-perishable food items for the Ottawa Food Bank

🚗 Paid parking or free street parking available, public transit recommended

Grab your mat and water bottle and get ready for a beautiful night of yoga under the stars. Join instructor Dana for an all-levels yoga practice compiled of gentle movements, stretching, and postures.

With over 10 years of experience in teaching yoga, you're sure to have a wonderful time learning from a seasoned instructor.

Pilates at Parliament

📍 Parliament Hill (111 Wellington St.)

📅 August 3, August 17, and August 31 at 12:00 p.m.

💸 Free!

🚗 Paid street parking nearby, public transit recommended.

Grab a water bottle and roll out your mat on Parliament Hill to feel the burn at a free class hosted by Sōma Pilates! All classes are beginner-friendly but will have you feeling hot once the hour is up.

Bring a friend and enjoy an all-levels Pilates class on Parliament Hill this summer.

Pilates in the Park

📍 Great Lawn at Lansdowne Park

📅 August 16 at 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

💸 Free!

🚗 Paid parking or free street parking available, public transit recommended

If Full Moon Yoga isn't your jam or just doesn't align with your schedule, you can enjoy Pilates at Lansdowne Park this August! Spend your Saturday morning stretching and feeling the burn with a classic Pilates class that's completely free.

Fitness Series @ The Yard - Zumba and Yoga

📍 The Yard at Tanger (8555 Campeau Dr.)

📅 Sunday Zumba at 11:30 a.m. and Tuesday Yoga at 6:00 p.m. until Sept. 14

💸 Free but registration required.

🚗 Free parking available.

If you live in Kanata or don't mind the drive, Tanger Ottawa's Summer Fitness Series is an awesome option for you. You can attend free Zumba classes every Sunday at 11:30 a.m. or free yoga classes every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. until September 14.

If you attend four classes, you'll even be entered for a chance to win a $150 Tanger Prize Pack!

Yoga in the Park

📍 Robert Simpson Park (400 John St. N, Arnprior)

📅 Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. until Sept. 24

💸 Free!

🚗 Free parking available.

Visit the beautiful small town of Arnprior and partake in an evening of free yoga with Yoga in the Park! Though it's not in Central Ottawa, these classes are a 20-minute drive from Kanata or 40 minutes from Downtown Ottawa, right on the beach of Robert Simpson Park. Not only do yoga classes happen here, but Pilates is also incorporated into practice by some instructors!

Take a moment away from the bustle of the city and enjoy a quiet evening by the water.

Have you tried any of Ottawa's free outdoor yoga or Pilates classes yet? Let us know in the comments!