Recreation
B.O.S.S Dance Academy
Address: 601 Tupper Street North, Portage La Prairie, MB, R1N 1X9
Phone: (204) 794-5159
Website: https://www.bossdanceacademy.com/copy-of-home
Email: portage@bossdanceacademy.com
Services: BOSS Dance Academy aims to promote personal growth (both mentally and physically), community-building, and positive values through Dance, Theatre, Film, and Arts. BOSS Dance Academy offers a variety of dance, exercise and on stage performance classes. A typical season involves classes, competitions and a final showcase recital. For more information contact the BOSS Dance Academy staff.
Classes offered: Ballet, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, Breakdancing, Latin, Ballroom, Stage Combat & Zumba
Child and Family Services of Central Manitoba Foundation - Chance 2 Play
Address: 25 3rd Street South East, Portage la Prairie, MB, R1N 1N1
Phone: 204-857-8751
Website: https://cfscmfoundation.com/chance-2-play/
Email: Email contact form on their main website under 'Contact Us'
Child and Family Services of Central Manitoba - Chance 2 Grow
Address: 25 3rd Street South East, Portage la Prairie, MB, R1N 1N1
Phone: 204-857-8751
Website: https://cfscmfoundation.com/chance-2-grow/
Email: Email contact form on their main website under 'Contact Us'.
Portage and District Arts Centre (Prairie Fusion)
Address: 11 2nd Street North East, Portage la Prairie, MB, R1N 1R8
Phone: 204-239-6029
Website: https://www.prairiefusion.ca/
Email: pdac@mts.net
Services: The Portage and District Arts Centre features an art gallery (new exhibit or installation every few months), gift shop (with art supplies & giftware), dance studio, pottery studio, and a classroom (used for classes and workshops).
The Dance Program offers dance classes, typically including 24 classes, finishing with a spring recital. Dance classes that have been offered include contemporary, Ukrainian, tap, jazz, ballet, cheer and hip hop and more.
Classes and Workshops offer various art related classes and workshops for youth and adults. Classes include pottery, mixed media, drawing, dance, quilting and fitness. Workshops include stained glass, painting techniques, sculpture and more.
The PDAC also runs the ArtsSmarts Program. This program brings artists, youth and communities together through expressive, visual and performing arts. ArtsSmarts grants offer the opportunity to develop skills, capacity, and confidence in using an art form as a tool for exploration and learning. Disciplines have included: art, writing/illustrating, fitness, science, fiber arts, drama, leatherwork, multi-media, choral work, theory & history, social studies, science, math, music, composition (photography), film making, design/construction and community projects.
Portage Friendship Centre - Eagles Fire Youth Centre
Address: 350 Saskatchewan Avenue West, Portage la Prairie, MB, R1N 0M3
Phone: 204-856-2192
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-8pm, Saturday, 12pm-8pm
Website: http://www.ptgfc.org/Programs.html
Email: info@ptgfc.org
Portage Curling Club
Address: Canad Inns Destination Centre 10-2401 Saskatchewan Avenue West, Portage la Prairie, MB, R1N 4A6
Phone: 204-857-5411
Website: http://www.portagecurlingclub.com/
Email: manager@portagecurlingclub.com
Services: The Portage Curling Club offers recreational and competitive opportunities in curling. Ice rentals, workshops/training classes and curling equipment pro-shop are also available. For more information visit the Portage Curling Club's website or contact them.
Recreation Opportunities for Kids (ROK Inc)
Address: 545 11th Street North West, Portage la Prairie, MB, R1N 3S2
Phone: 204-870-2015
Website: https://www.facebook.com/ROKCentral/
Email: ed@rokcentralinc.com
Royal Canadian Army Cadets, Central Region, #19 Portage
Address: 143 2nd Street North East, Portage la Prairie, MB, R1N 1S1
Phone: 204-857-5831
Website: https://www.facebook.com/19RCACC/
Email: 19army@cadets.net
Services: For youth ages 12 to 18 interested in learning more about the Canadian Forces. Cadets are encouraged to become active, responsible members of their communities with valuable life and work skills like teamwork, leadership and citizenship. Focus is on adventure training and army traditions.
Stride Place
Address: 245 Royal Road South, Portage la Prairie, MB, R1N 3C5 (on island park)
Phone: 204-857-7772
Website: www.strideplace.ca
Email: info@prra.ca
Services: Stride Place is a PRRA operated facility featuring Manitoba's largest indoor wave pool, fitness center, two skating arenas, a walking track and spaces that can be rented and used for meeting rooms, trade shows, and conventions.
The Shindleman Aquatic Centre in Stride Place offers 6-25 metre swim lanes, lazy river, a tots pool area, a 212 ft water slide, hot whirlpool tub and a ramped entry. Year round public swim, swim lessons, lap swim, and pool rentals are also available.
Fitness wise, Stride Place offers a two lane, 210 meter walking track along the upper level of the Stride Arena and the Stride Place Viterra Fitness Centre.
The fitness center offers access to exercise equipment, fitness classes and personal trainer opportunities.
The Stride Arena features a 2 ice pad with seats, concourse, entertainment suites, 2-lane walking track, raised media and sound rooms, multipurpose room, concessions, bar services, standing room, sound system, 4 standard size dressing rooms and washrooms. The 2 ice services offer public skating, recreational clubs and team use and rental opportunities.