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Okanagan gyms open doors to wildfire evacuees

Gyms supporting evacuees

Madison Reeve – Aug 11, 2026 / 7:00 pm| Story: 627654
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Gyms opening up across the Okanagan for wildfire evacuees

Gyms across the Okanagan are offering free access to people affected by wildfires

World Gym locations in Penticton and West Kelowna are offering free drop-ins to evacuees. People can use the gyms to work out, take a shower or get a break from the smoke and stress

World Gym has a location in Penticton at201 East Okanagan Ave., and in West Kelowna at101-1195 Industrial Rd

GoodLife Fitness at the Capri Centre in Kelowna is also opening its change rooms, bathrooms and showers to people affected by the wildfires. The facility at 119-1835 Gordon Dr. will be available until Aug. 21

Planet Fitness locations in Vernon and Kelowna are also offering free access to evacuees, people affected by the wildfires and first responders. No membership is needed

The Planet Fitness locations are offering showers, locker rooms, Wi-Fi, charging outlets and water bottle refills. The Vernon gym is located at 4506 27th St., and the Kelowna location is at 2271 Harvey Ave

The Planet Fitness offer is available immediately and will continue until further notice

CrossFit Okanagan is also offering free drop-ins for community members evacuated by the fires and those working on the front lines

”We know a workout doesn’t fix what’s going on out there, but an hour to move, clear your head and be around good people can go a long way,” the gym said

The CrossFit gym is located in Kelowna at 1040 Richter St

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