Grand Marais offers a variety of health and fitness resources to support residents and visitors in their wellness journeys. Whether you’re looking to engage in physical activity, explore holistic healing, or find community support, there’s something for everyone.
Fitness Facilities
Cook County Community YMCA
Located at 105 W 5th Street, the Cook County Community YMCA provides a comprehensive range of amenities, including an indoor pool, gymnasium, strength and cardio equipment, and group exercise classes. The facility operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M., and on Saturdays from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. It’s a welcoming space for individuals of all ages to pursue their fitness goals.
Grand Marais Barbell
For those interested in strength training, Grand Marais Barbell offers a 24/7 gym equipped with high-quality barbells, squat racks, platforms, and free weights. Membership options include monthly, family, weekly, and daily rates, catering to both residents and visitors. The gym emphasizes a supportive environment where progress is measured by consistency.
Holistic Health Services
Earth Body Healing
Earth Body Healing provides a variety of services aimed at promoting healing in the mind, body, and spirit. Offerings include massage therapies such as Hawaiian Lomi Lomi, hot rocks, and stretches, as well as public and private yoga sessions. Additionally, they offer bioregional herbal products under the Little Fox Botanicals line.
Sisu and Löyly
Experience traditional Nordic wellness at Sisu and Löyly, which offers lakeside sauna sessions on the shores of Lake Superior. Guests can choose from private or shared sessions in a floating sauna (during open-water season), a wood-fired mobile sauna, or a traditional lakeside sauna. The facility provides changing areas, robes, sandals, and a lounge with a fireplace, all designed to enhance relaxation and connection with nature.
Community Wellness Initiatives
North Shore Health Care Foundation
The North Shore Health Care Foundation is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding equitable health care and healthy living in Cook County. They champion innovative solutions addressing emergent health issues and have developed programs across the lifespan, including Early Childhood & Family Services, The Oral Health Task Force, and Care Partners.
The Hub
Serving as a center of activity for the community, The Hub offers resources and activities that promote healthy lifestyles, cultivate relationships, and enhance lifelong learning. All community members are welcome to participate in their programs and events.
Embracing wellness in Grand Marais is made accessible through these diverse resources, each contributing to a healthier and more connected community.