Estimated reading time: 6 minutes

If you are thinking about purchasing fitness equipment for your home gym, you may not know where to look, or maybe the choice of fitness retailers can feel overwhelming. 

If you live in northern Ontario, you may not have as many options to purchase fitness equipment depending on where you reside. However, maybe your area has multiple outlets to shop at to find the fitness equipment you are looking for. 

Northern Ontario is a big area, there are many cities and towns in the region including:

• Sudbury
• North Bay
• Timmins
• Sault Ste. Marie
• Cochrane
• Kenora
• Elliot Lake
• West Nipissing
• And many more municipalities 

Akfit is a Canadian specialty fitness store located in Sudbury, Ontario. Since 1989 we’ve been working closely with our communities in northern Ontario to provide our clients with  a range of fitness products that meet their fitness-related goals. 

However, we aren’t the only fitness retailer in northern Ontario and we realize we aren’t for everybody. It’s important to know what options are available to you in order to find a retailer that meets your unique needs in terms of product selection, cost, and delivery.  

The purpose of this article is to provide you with an unbiased overview of different retailers that sell fitness equipment in the northern Ontario region. We hope that this article guides you in finding the best fitness retailer for you!

In this article:

1. 5 Retailers that Sell Fitness Equipment in Northern Ontario
2. Canadian Tire
3. Costco Wholesale
4. Giant Tiger
5. Walmart
6. Akfit Specialty Fitness Store
7. Reach Out to Akfit

5 Retailers that Sell Fitness Equipment in Northern Ontario

*The following retailers are listed in alphabetical order.

Canadian Tire

Canadian Tire is a “big box” retailer that offers a wide range of products. They are most notably known for automotive products, petroleum, and financing services. However, they also provide a quality-sized inventory of fitness equipment for your home gym.

Canadian Tire’s Product Selection (Fitness Equipment)

Some fitness equipment that Canadian Tire offers includes:

Cardio equipment such as treadmills, ellipticals, exercise bikes, rowers, and mini steppers.

Strength training equipment such as dumbbells, kettlebells, weight plates, power blocks, weightlifting bars, benches, and other weight training accessories.

Accessory fitness equipment that includes yoga equipment and pilates, boxing & MMA training equipment, exercise balls, exercise mats, balance platforms, jump ropes, reflective gear, fitness trampolines, water bottles, and supplements.

Functional and conditioning equipment such as resistance bands, agility training equipment, chin-up bars, push-up handles.

And recovery equipment such as foam rollers, soft tissue and massage equipment, inversion and massage tables, braces, and athletic tape.

Northern Ontario Locations

Canadian Tire also has multiple stores in the Northern Ontario region including in these locations:

• Sudbury
• Timmins
• Sault Ste. Marie
• North Bay
• West Nipissing
• Kirkland Lake
• Cochrane

For more information on Canadian Tire’s fitness equipment, check out our comparison article on Akfit and Canadian Tire. 

Costco Wholesale

Costco Wholesale is a “big box” retailer operating under the Costco Wholesale Corporation. The multinational corporation runs a chain of membership-only big box retail stores all around the world with over 800 locations.

The products and services Costco offers are almost endless. They sell clothing, groceries, electronics, fitness equipment, appliances, office products, furniture, sports gear, kitchen appliances, and much more. 

Costco Wholesale’s Product Selection (Fitness Equipment)

Costco houses a large inventory of fitness and exercise equipment that include:

Cardio equipment including treadmills, ellipticals, spin bikes, upright bikes, recumbent bikes, dual action bikes, vertical trainers, and rowers.

Strength training equipment such as dumbbells, benches, racks and cages, Bowflex home gym trainers, and functional trainers.

Fitness Accessories such as yoga equipment, exercise balls, boxing & MMA training equipment, balance boards, knee pads, massage sticks, and wellness products.

Functional and conditioning equipment such as weight vests, chin-up bars, and suspension training kits.

And other gym supplies such as recreational sports equipment, mats, and inversion tables.

Locations

Costco Wholesale only has one store operating in the Northern Ontario region and it is located in Sudbury.

For more information on Costco, check out our Akfit and Costco fitness retailer comparison article. 

Giant Tiger

Giant Tiger is considered a Canadian discount store under the company Giant Tiger Stores Limited. There are currently over 260 Giant Tiger stores across Canada. 

Giant Tiger is most known for its selection of cost-friendly food and clothing products, but they also sell a variety of other items. These products include fashion and beauty products, lawn and garden equipment, furniture and other household items, pharmaceuticals, recreation products, outdoor equipment, and a small selection of fitness equipment. 

Giant Tiger’s Product Selection (Fitness Equipment):

Some of the fitness equipment Giant Tiger currently sells includes:

Cardio equipment such as exercise bikes, rowers, and striders.

Strength training equipment including dumbbells, kettlebells, benches, and all-in-one trainers. 

Fitness accessories such as exercise mats, and gym bags.

Functional and conditioning equipment including exercise balls, suspension trainers, resistance bands, and pull-up bars.

Locations

You can find a Giant Tiger store in these northern Ontario locations:

• Sudbury
• Sault Ste. Marie
• North Bay
• Temiskaming Shores
• Kirkland Lake
• Timmins
• Sturgeon Falls
• Espanola
• Cochrane

Walmart

Walmart is a chain of international supercentres (also referred to as hypermarkets) under the company Walmart Inc. They sell products from a variety of different industries including groceries, pharmaceuticals, clothing, electronics, fitness equipment, sporting goods, gardening equipment, and much more. 

Walmart’s Product Selection (Fitness Equipment)

Some fitness equipment that Walmart sells includes:

Cardio equipment such as treadmills, ellipticals, exercise bikes, steppers, and rowers.

Strength training equipment such as dumbbells, bars and collars, kettlebells, cages and stands, benches, weight plates, ankle and wrist weights, and a variety of accessories. 

Fitness accessories such as aerobic fitness accessories, yoga equipment, pilates equipment, fitness equipment storage, boxing & MMA training equipment, jump ropes, exercise mats, gym flooring, and more. 

Functional and conditioning equipment such as resistance bars, pull-up bars, medicine balls, agility ladders, balance platforms, ab and core trainers, sit-up bars, and more.

Recovery equipment such as foam rollers, inversion and massage tables, massage balls, massage ropes, and athletic and kinesiology tape.

Locations

While the Walmart chain of supercentre stores began in the United States, they have grown around the globe and have stores located in the northern Ontario region. Some of these stores can be found in these areas:

• Sudbury
• North Bay
• Sault Ste. Marie
• Timmins
• Cochrane
• Temiskaming Shores

Akfit Fitness Specialty Store

As previously mentioned, Akfit is located in Sudbury, Ontario at 797 Barrydowne Road. We provide an assortment of fitness equipment suited for both home gym environments and commercial gyms. 

In fact, at Akfit we have trained experts who can assist with the entire process of designing and outfitting a commercial gym.

Akfit also has an officially insured fitness equipment service team that is trained in providing service to your equipment that is in need of repair or maintenance. To learn more, check out our article on Equipment Servicing at Akfit.

Akfit’s Product Selection (Fitness Equipment)

At Akfit, we house a large inventory of fitness equipment for sale that includes: 

Cardio equipment for consumer or commercial use such as treadmills, ellipticals, spin bikes, upright bikes, dual action bikes, recumbent bikes, rowers, climb mills, ascent trainers, and steppers.

Strength training equipment for consumer or commercial use such as strength machines, racks & cages, weight plates, kettlebells, bars & collars, power blocks, benches, and accessories for strength training.

Fitness Accessories specialized for your specific goals such as exercise balls, yoga & pilates equipment, MMA & boxing training equipment, instructional guides, bands & tubing, balance and stability products, recovery & wellness products, and sports goggles.

Functional and conditioning equipment includes clubs & maces, weight vests, chin-up bars & rings, tanks & sleds, suspension training equipment, battle ropes, and personal massagers.

And other gym supplies such as exercise mats, commercial gym flooring, cleaning & maintenance kits, and storage equipment.

Reach Out to Akfit

We hope that our unbiased and transparent article has provided you with the different options that are available to you for purchasing fitness equipment. However, it can still be difficult to decide where to shop. 

That’s why we at Akfit are here to help you! If you are unsure of the equipment you require to help you achieve your fitness goals, you can always reach out to us. In fact, we highly recommend it. 

Our trained fitness experts will work closely with you to find the proper fitness equipment aligned with your goals, budget, and ideal return on investment. 

You can always visit us in-store at our Sudbury location, or you can book a virtual meeting with us too, and discuss any of your fitness-related questions or concerns. 

If you have decided to purchase any fitness-related products from us, you can also request a delivery, or have our trained fitness service team install your equipment for you. Our service team will not only install your equipment but will show you how to safely use your products as well. 

If you are running a commercial facility, you’re in luck! At Akfit, we also house a large inventory of commercial gym equipment. Further, we offer a variety of commercial services to work closely with our clients with their commercial service requests. 

Unlike some fitness retailers, we also offer equipment servicing and preventative maintenance plans designed to increase the longevity of your equipment. 

While we hope that we are the fitness retailer for you, that doesn’t mean you can’t explore your options. In fact, we encourage it!

However, whatever your fitness-related needs may be, we at Akfit are always here to help you.