PURDY'S WELLNESS & FITNESS CLUB

Join the Most Convenient Gym in Downtown Halifax

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Located at Purdy’s Wharf in Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Serving downtown professionals since 2003

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Corporate rates available

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FITNESS WITHOUT THE HASSLE

Only Steps Away From Where You Sit All Day!

At Purdy’s Wellness & Fitness Club, everything is designed to remove friction and make consistency easy.


  • Take the elevator, or the Pedway, not the highway
  • Easy access to transit and ferries
  • Train before work, at lunch, or after hours
  • Follow a clear plan built around your goals
  • Get support from a team that actually knows you


Beyond the great views and waterfront access, our members appreciate the personal attention, engaging group classes, convenient location, preferred rates and ease of access to our facilities and variety of equipment.


This is not a big-box gym. And it’s not an expensive boutique studio. It's also not a one-program-fits-all franchise. It’s the smartest way for you to stay consistent with your fitness goals.

OUR ACTIVITIES

What We Offer

Gym Membership

Gym membership with expert support, convenience and community.

Personal Training & Wellness Coaching

Get personalized workouts or wellness coaching to reach your goals.

Online Wellness

A full virtual fitness and wellness platform you can access anywhere, anytime.

Group Classes

Drop-in or small group fitness classes including yoga, strength, cycling, and more.

MEMBER BENEFITS

What You’ll Gain When You Join Purdy’s Wellness & Fitness Club

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Consistency Without the Struggle

When your gym is steps away, showing up becomes automatic.

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More Energy for Your Day

Spark your day with movement to perform at your best.

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Real Progress You Can See and Feel

Structured support leads to measurable results.

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A Space That Knows Your Name

You're not a number here. You're part of the community.

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Less Stress. More Clarity.

Use training as your daily reset, not another obligation.

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Confidence That Carries Over

Look better. Move better. Feel more in control over your health.

Strong together

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Lift loud

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Sweat proud

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Break the mold

NEXT STEPS

Start Your Fitness Journey at PWFC

Getting started is the hardest part. We make everything after that easy: Schedule a tour, book a free consultation, or start now and purchase your membership online. Halifax's friendliest and most convenient gym is ready when you are.

Book a Free Consultation

Tell us your goals! We’ll assess your needs during your free consultation and facility tour. Then, you can easily complete an online profile, purchase a membership, and have your door access card activated.

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Start With a Plan

Start your membership with an orientation or strategy session with a certified personal trainer to map how to get you started and keep you going.

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Build Your Routine

Explore our discounted small group training or personal coaching programs to get more from your membership. Take advantage of our classes, earn reward points, participate in incentive challenges, stay consistent, and achieve more!

OUR TEAM

The Team of Experts Who Make it Happen

At the heart of PWFC is a team of dedicated professionals who bring expertise, passion, and integrity to every interaction.


Click the images below to learn more about our fitness team.

KAREN FURNEAUX

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GREG SIMMONS

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VALARIE TONKIN

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ANNIE ZORNICKI

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RAVE REVIEWS

What Our Members Are Saying

Don’t take it from us. Our members tell it like they see it.

PWFC is a small inclusive gym that is not in any way intimidating regardless of your fitness level. The staff are personable and always willing to help. The small group training is very reasonably priced and the company and classes are always excellent. Greg takes the time to customize class times and content accordingly to keep things interesting. Highly recommend!

Purdy’s Wellness & Fitness Club is a fantastic gym with a welcoming and professional atmosphere. Greg is knowledgeable, supportive and invested in helping members reach their goals. There is a wide variety of self-paced, small group and instructor led training. There really is something for everyone!

I have been a member for many years. The staff is knowledgeable and always provides challenging workouts. I love the fact that is a small facility that contains all the equipment you will need to help you achieve your fitness goals in a welcoming , positive environment.

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One of the best fitness facilities in all of Halifax. Centrally located. Modern. Well-equipped. Super clean. And with extended open hours. Plus a very knowledgable and engaged management and staff. To top it off, the members are for the most part a bit older. People who know what they are doing, who take their fitness goals seriously, and who are very friendly and welcoming.

The best gym in the city. They offer a unique selection of small training and classes, as well as a warm welcoming gym for individual workouts. Every trainer and employee will great you personally and help you achieve your fitness goals.

As I work in the same building as the gym, it's just so much easier for me to go down for a workout during my lunch hour, which always leaves me feeling energized and ready to tackle the afternoon! PWFC is clean with great equipment, and the staff is always so friendly and helpful. They also often put on contests, which helps to shake things up in your workout if you choose to take part. I highly recommend PWFC!

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Great, convenient location for anyone in the area with just about all the necessary equipment and the employees are extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Would recommend to anyone.

Great class today, Annie, as always. The slower pace today was nice and a perfect way to wrap up my workweek! Highly recommend this in-person yoga class! If you are thinking about it, just do it. I bet you will be back.

Great fitness club located in the Purdy's Wharf Towers by the waterfront in the heart of Downtown Halifax. Clean, intimate setting, with new fitness equipment. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. I loved participating in their "Mission I'm Possible" challenge and it really pushed my limits!

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PWFC is a small inclusive gym that is not in any way intimidating regardless of your fitness level. The staff are personable and always willing to help. The small group training is very reasonably priced and the company and classes are always excellent. Greg takes the time to customize class times and content accordingly to keep things interesting. Highly recommend!

Purdy’s Wellness & Fitness Club is a fantastic gym with a welcoming and professional atmosphere. Greg is knowledgeable, supportive and invested in helping members reach their goals. There is a wide variety of self-paced, small group and instructor led training. There really is something for everyone!

I have been a member for many years. The staff is knowledgeable and always provides challenging workouts. I love the fact that is a small facility that contains all the equipment you will need to help you achieve your fitness goals in a welcoming , positive environment.

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One of the best fitness facilities in all of Halifax. Centrally located. Modern. Well-equipped. Super clean. And with extended open hours. Plus a very knowledgable and engaged management and staff. To top it off, the members are for the most part a bit older. People who know what they are doing, who take their fitness goals seriously, and who are very friendly and welcoming.

The best gym in the city. They offer a unique selection of small training and classes, as well as a warm welcoming gym for individual workouts. Every trainer and employee will great you personally and help you achieve your fitness goals.

As I work in the same building as the gym, it's just so much easier for me to go down for a workout during my lunch hour, which always leaves me feeling energized and ready to tackle the afternoon! PWFC is clean with great equipment, and the staff is always so friendly and helpful. They also often put on contests, which helps to shake things up in your workout if you choose to take part. I highly recommend PWFC!

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Great, convenient location for anyone in the area with just about all the necessary equipment and the employees are extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Would recommend to anyone.

Great class today, Annie, as always. The slower pace today was nice and a perfect way to wrap up my workweek! Highly recommend this in-person yoga class! If you are thinking about it, just do it. I bet you will be back.

Great fitness club located in the Purdy's Wharf Towers by the waterfront in the heart of Downtown Halifax. Clean, intimate setting, with new fitness equipment. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. I loved participating in their "Mission I'm Possible" challenge and it really pushed my limits!

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PWFC is a small inclusive gym that is not in any way intimidating regardless of your fitness level. The staff are personable and always willing to help. The small group training is very reasonably priced and the company and classes are always excellent. Greg takes the time to customize class times and content accordingly to keep things interesting. Highly recommend!

Purdy’s Wellness & Fitness Club is a fantastic gym with a welcoming and professional atmosphere. Greg is knowledgeable, supportive and invested in helping members reach their goals. There is a wide variety of self-paced, small group and instructor led training. There really is something for everyone!

I have been a member for many years. The staff is knowledgeable and always provides challenging workouts. I love the fact that is a small facility that contains all the equipment you will need to help you achieve your fitness goals in a welcoming , positive environment.

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One of the best fitness facilities in all of Halifax. Centrally located. Modern. Well-equipped. Super clean. And with extended open hours. Plus a very knowledgable and engaged management and staff. To top it off, the members are for the most part a bit older. People who know what they are doing, who take their fitness goals seriously, and who are very friendly and welcoming.

The best gym in the city. They offer a unique selection of small training and classes, as well as a warm welcoming gym for individual workouts. Every trainer and employee will great you personally and help you achieve your fitness goals.

As I work in the same building as the gym, it's just so much easier for me to go down for a workout during my lunch hour, which always leaves me feeling energized and ready to tackle the afternoon! PWFC is clean with great equipment, and the staff is always so friendly and helpful. They also often put on contests, which helps to shake things up in your workout if you choose to take part. I highly recommend PWFC!

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Great, convenient location for anyone in the area with just about all the necessary equipment and the employees are extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Would recommend to anyone.

Great class today, Annie, as always. The slower pace today was nice and a perfect way to wrap up my workweek! Highly recommend this in-person yoga class! If you are thinking about it, just do it. I bet you will be back.

Great fitness club located in the Purdy's Wharf Towers by the waterfront in the heart of Downtown Halifax. Clean, intimate setting, with new fitness equipment. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. I loved participating in their "Mission I'm Possible" challenge and it really pushed my limits!

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PWFC is a small inclusive gym that is not in any way intimidating regardless of your fitness level. The staff are personable and always willing to help. The small group training is very reasonably priced and the company and classes are always excellent. Greg takes the time to customize class times and content accordingly to keep things interesting. Highly recommend!

Purdy’s Wellness & Fitness Club is a fantastic gym with a welcoming and professional atmosphere. Greg is knowledgeable, supportive and invested in helping members reach their goals. There is a wide variety of self-paced, small group and instructor led training. There really is something for everyone!

I have been a member for many years. The staff is knowledgeable and always provides challenging workouts. I love the fact that is a small facility that contains all the equipment you will need to help you achieve your fitness goals in a welcoming , positive environment.

Garden image

One of the best fitness facilities in all of Halifax. Centrally located. Modern. Well-equipped. Super clean. And with extended open hours. Plus a very knowledgable and engaged management and staff. To top it off, the members are for the most part a bit older. People who know what they are doing, who take their fitness goals seriously, and who are very friendly and welcoming.

The best gym in the city. They offer a unique selection of small training and classes, as well as a warm welcoming gym for individual workouts. Every trainer and employee will great you personally and help you achieve your fitness goals.

As I work in the same building as the gym, it's just so much easier for me to go down for a workout during my lunch hour, which always leaves me feeling energized and ready to tackle the afternoon! PWFC is clean with great equipment, and the staff is always so friendly and helpful. They also often put on contests, which helps to shake things up in your workout if you choose to take part. I highly recommend PWFC!

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Great, convenient location for anyone in the area with just about all the necessary equipment and the employees are extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Would recommend to anyone.

Great class today, Annie, as always. The slower pace today was nice and a perfect way to wrap up my workweek! Highly recommend this in-person yoga class! If you are thinking about it, just do it. I bet you will be back.

Great fitness club located in the Purdy's Wharf Towers by the waterfront in the heart of Downtown Halifax. Clean, intimate setting, with new fitness equipment. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. I loved participating in their "Mission I'm Possible" challenge and it really pushed my limits!

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PWFC is a small inclusive gym that is not in any way intimidating regardless of your fitness level. The staff are personable and always willing to help. The small group training is very reasonably priced and the company and classes are always excellent. Greg takes the time to customize class times and content accordingly to keep things interesting. Highly recommend!

Purdy’s Wellness & Fitness Club is a fantastic gym with a welcoming and professional atmosphere. Greg is knowledgeable, supportive and invested in helping members reach their goals. There is a wide variety of self-paced, small group and instructor led training. There really is something for everyone!

I have been a member for many years. The staff is knowledgeable and always provides challenging workouts. I love the fact that is a small facility that contains all the equipment you will need to help you achieve your fitness goals in a welcoming , positive environment.

Garden image

One of the best fitness facilities in all of Halifax. Centrally located. Modern. Well-equipped. Super clean. And with extended open hours. Plus a very knowledgable and engaged management and staff. To top it off, the members are for the most part a bit older. People who know what they are doing, who take their fitness goals seriously, and who are very friendly and welcoming.

The best gym in the city. They offer a unique selection of small training and classes, as well as a warm welcoming gym for individual workouts. Every trainer and employee will great you personally and help you achieve your fitness goals.

As I work in the same building as the gym, it's just so much easier for me to go down for a workout during my lunch hour, which always leaves me feeling energized and ready to tackle the afternoon! PWFC is clean with great equipment, and the staff is always so friendly and helpful. They also often put on contests, which helps to shake things up in your workout if you choose to take part. I highly recommend PWFC!

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Great, convenient location for anyone in the area with just about all the necessary equipment and the employees are extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Would recommend to anyone.

Great class today, Annie, as always. The slower pace today was nice and a perfect way to wrap up my workweek! Highly recommend this in-person yoga class! If you are thinking about it, just do it. I bet you will be back.

Great fitness club located in the Purdy's Wharf Towers by the waterfront in the heart of Downtown Halifax. Clean, intimate setting, with new fitness equipment. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. I loved participating in their "Mission I'm Possible" challenge and it really pushed my limits!

Garden image

PWFC is a small inclusive gym that is not in any way intimidating regardless of your fitness level. The staff are personable and always willing to help. The small group training is very reasonably priced and the company and classes are always excellent. Greg takes the time to customize class times and content accordingly to keep things interesting. Highly recommend!

Purdy’s Wellness & Fitness Club is a fantastic gym with a welcoming and professional atmosphere. Greg is knowledgeable, supportive and invested in helping members reach their goals. There is a wide variety of self-paced, small group and instructor led training. There really is something for everyone!

I have been a member for many years. The staff is knowledgeable and always provides challenging workouts. I love the fact that is a small facility that contains all the equipment you will need to help you achieve your fitness goals in a welcoming , positive environment.

Garden image

One of the best fitness facilities in all of Halifax. Centrally located. Modern. Well-equipped. Super clean. And with extended open hours. Plus a very knowledgable and engaged management and staff. To top it off, the members are for the most part a bit older. People who know what they are doing, who take their fitness goals seriously, and who are very friendly and welcoming.

The best gym in the city. They offer a unique selection of small training and classes, as well as a warm welcoming gym for individual workouts. Every trainer and employee will great you personally and help you achieve your fitness goals.

As I work in the same building as the gym, it's just so much easier for me to go down for a workout during my lunch hour, which always leaves me feeling energized and ready to tackle the afternoon! PWFC is clean with great equipment, and the staff is always so friendly and helpful. They also often put on contests, which helps to shake things up in your workout if you choose to take part. I highly recommend PWFC!

Garden image

Great, convenient location for anyone in the area with just about all the necessary equipment and the employees are extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Would recommend to anyone.

Great class today, Annie, as always. The slower pace today was nice and a perfect way to wrap up my workweek! Highly recommend this in-person yoga class! If you are thinking about it, just do it. I bet you will be back.

Great fitness club located in the Purdy's Wharf Towers by the waterfront in the heart of Downtown Halifax. Clean, intimate setting, with new fitness equipment. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. I loved participating in their "Mission I'm Possible" challenge and it really pushed my limits!

Garden image

PWFC is a small inclusive gym that is not in any way intimidating regardless of your fitness level. The staff are personable and always willing to help. The small group training is very reasonably priced and the company and classes are always excellent. Greg takes the time to customize class times and content accordingly to keep things interesting. Highly recommend!

Purdy’s Wellness & Fitness Club is a fantastic gym with a welcoming and professional atmosphere. Greg is knowledgeable, supportive and invested in helping members reach their goals. There is a wide variety of self-paced, small group and instructor led training. There really is something for everyone!

I have been a member for many years. The staff is knowledgeable and always provides challenging workouts. I love the fact that is a small facility that contains all the equipment you will need to help you achieve your fitness goals in a welcoming , positive environment.

Garden image

One of the best fitness facilities in all of Halifax. Centrally located. Modern. Well-equipped. Super clean. And with extended open hours. Plus a very knowledgable and engaged management and staff. To top it off, the members are for the most part a bit older. People who know what they are doing, who take their fitness goals seriously, and who are very friendly and welcoming.

The best gym in the city. They offer a unique selection of small training and classes, as well as a warm welcoming gym for individual workouts. Every trainer and employee will great you personally and help you achieve your fitness goals.

As I work in the same building as the gym, it's just so much easier for me to go down for a workout during my lunch hour, which always leaves me feeling energized and ready to tackle the afternoon! PWFC is clean with great equipment, and the staff is always so friendly and helpful. They also often put on contests, which helps to shake things up in your workout if you choose to take part. I highly recommend PWFC!

Garden image

Great, convenient location for anyone in the area with just about all the necessary equipment and the employees are extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Would recommend to anyone.

Great class today, Annie, as always. The slower pace today was nice and a perfect way to wrap up my workweek! Highly recommend this in-person yoga class! If you are thinking about it, just do it. I bet you will be back.

Great fitness club located in the Purdy's Wharf Towers by the waterfront in the heart of Downtown Halifax. Clean, intimate setting, with new fitness equipment. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. I loved participating in their "Mission I'm Possible" challenge and it really pushed my limits!

Garden image

PWFC is a small inclusive gym that is not in any way intimidating regardless of your fitness level. The staff are personable and always willing to help. The small group training is very reasonably priced and the company and classes are always excellent. Greg takes the time to customize class times and content accordingly to keep things interesting. Highly recommend!

Purdy’s Wellness & Fitness Club is a fantastic gym with a welcoming and professional atmosphere. Greg is knowledgeable, supportive and invested in helping members reach their goals. There is a wide variety of self-paced, small group and instructor led training. There really is something for everyone!

I have been a member for many years. The staff is knowledgeable and always provides challenging workouts. I love the fact that is a small facility that contains all the equipment you will need to help you achieve your fitness goals in a welcoming , positive environment.

Garden image

One of the best fitness facilities in all of Halifax. Centrally located. Modern. Well-equipped. Super clean. And with extended open hours. Plus a very knowledgable and engaged management and staff. To top it off, the members are for the most part a bit older. People who know what they are doing, who take their fitness goals seriously, and who are very friendly and welcoming.

The best gym in the city. They offer a unique selection of small training and classes, as well as a warm welcoming gym for individual workouts. Every trainer and employee will great you personally and help you achieve your fitness goals.

As I work in the same building as the gym, it's just so much easier for me to go down for a workout during my lunch hour, which always leaves me feeling energized and ready to tackle the afternoon! PWFC is clean with great equipment, and the staff is always so friendly and helpful. They also often put on contests, which helps to shake things up in your workout if you choose to take part. I highly recommend PWFC!

Garden image

Great, convenient location for anyone in the area with just about all the necessary equipment and the employees are extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Would recommend to anyone.

Great class today, Annie, as always. The slower pace today was nice and a perfect way to wrap up my workweek! Highly recommend this in-person yoga class! If you are thinking about it, just do it. I bet you will be back.

Great fitness club located in the Purdy's Wharf Towers by the waterfront in the heart of Downtown Halifax. Clean, intimate setting, with new fitness equipment. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. I loved participating in their "Mission I'm Possible" challenge and it really pushed my limits!

Garden image

PWFC is a small inclusive gym that is not in any way intimidating regardless of your fitness level. The staff are personable and always willing to help. The small group training is very reasonably priced and the company and classes are always excellent. Greg takes the time to customize class times and content accordingly to keep things interesting. Highly recommend!

Purdy’s Wellness & Fitness Club is a fantastic gym with a welcoming and professional atmosphere. Greg is knowledgeable, supportive and invested in helping members reach their goals. There is a wide variety of self-paced, small group and instructor led training. There really is something for everyone!

I have been a member for many years. The staff is knowledgeable and always provides challenging workouts. I love the fact that is a small facility that contains all the equipment you will need to help you achieve your fitness goals in a welcoming , positive environment.

Garden image

One of the best fitness facilities in all of Halifax. Centrally located. Modern. Well-equipped. Super clean. And with extended open hours. Plus a very knowledgable and engaged management and staff. To top it off, the members are for the most part a bit older. People who know what they are doing, who take their fitness goals seriously, and who are very friendly and welcoming.

The best gym in the city. They offer a unique selection of small training and classes, as well as a warm welcoming gym for individual workouts. Every trainer and employee will great you personally and help you achieve your fitness goals.

As I work in the same building as the gym, it's just so much easier for me to go down for a workout during my lunch hour, which always leaves me feeling energized and ready to tackle the afternoon! PWFC is clean with great equipment, and the staff is always so friendly and helpful. They also often put on contests, which helps to shake things up in your workout if you choose to take part. I highly recommend PWFC!

Garden image

Great, convenient location for anyone in the area with just about all the necessary equipment and the employees are extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Would recommend to anyone.

Great class today, Annie, as always. The slower pace today was nice and a perfect way to wrap up my workweek! Highly recommend this in-person yoga class! If you are thinking about it, just do it. I bet you will be back.

Great fitness club located in the Purdy's Wharf Towers by the waterfront in the heart of Downtown Halifax. Clean, intimate setting, with new fitness equipment. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. I loved participating in their "Mission I'm Possible" challenge and it really pushed my limits!

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