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Campus Well-Being

Movement

Physical movement has numerous benefits, including relaxation, motivation, and a sense of accomplishment. Campus Well-Being offers students and employees a variety of ways to get moving.

Visit the Member Portal and read Student/Staff News emails for upcoming dates

Yoga

Take some time to stretch, breathe and relax while also improving your flexibility and strength. Weekly yoga classes range from in-person, online and recorded sessions to adapt to your work, school and home schedules.


Dance Classes

Learn about the foundational movements of a variety of dance styles from Latin to Hip Hop, Bhangra to Jigging. Classes focus around learning steps, and terminology which will provide students a knowledge base to take the dance into their own hands.


Self-Defense

Simple basic self-defense training class for people of all ages and abilities. Learn fundamental traditional martial arts techniques that will provide a basis for self-defense in real world situations.


Walking

Whether speed walking, running or nature strolling, enjoy the surrounding scenic rural and urban walking routes around RRC Polytech campuses – ready for you to explore.

Also watch for guided walks through local trails. Transportation is provided.

Notre Dame Campus

Near NDC, Brookside Cemetery offers tall trees and paved roadways in a quiet, outdoor setting where you might glimpse an eagle and other wildlife. Or circle the pathway running near the greenhouse in the Northwest corner, up the hill and around the front of the campus all the way to Route 90.

Inside, walk through NDC’s myriad of hallways and stairwells through the Mall Level or take advantage of the walking track in the South Gym.

Exchange District Campus

The Exchange District Biz has laid out some walking times with a map of Old Market Square.


Bike Loan Program

Our Bike Loan Program is part of the College’s commitment to providing healthy, sustainable and convenient transportation options.

Four bikes are available to borrow from the North Gym on the NDC Campus.

Need to run an errand between classes? Just want to enjoy a leisurely ride? Visit the Customer Service Desk during regular operating hours to sign out a bike, you will be asked to sign a waiver

Each user receiving a bike will be responsible for:

  • Keeping it secure (the bikes come with locks)
  • Riding safely and lawfully
  • Returning it in a timely manner
  • Using a helmet (provided or bring your own)

The Bike Loan Program is available to all members.


Snowshoes Loan Program

During winter, borrow a pair of snowshoes to explore some of Winnipeg’s trails or Manitoba parks.

Pop by the North Gym on the NDC Campus, fill out a waiver and pick your snowshoes. For the snowshoes, you may borrow overnight or over a weekend.

Each user receiving a pair of snowshoes will be responsible for:

  • Keeping them secure in the provided carrying case
  • Trekking safely and lawfully
  • Returning them in a timely manner
  • Enjoying Manitoba’s beautiful outdoor spaces in winter

RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininew, Dakota, and Dené, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.

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