Studios checked October 2026 · 8 min read
Montreal has embraced reformer Pilates with real style, from busy downtown studios with separate reformer and barre rooms to minimalist spaces in Old Montreal and design-led studios at Royalmount. This guide covers six studios across the city, what each does best and how to book your first class.
Montreal, Canada
Reformer studios from downtown and Old Montreal to Saint-Henri
6 Studios · Curated & Verified
2165 Rue Crescent, Suite 3, Montréal, QC
Studio Joie is one of Montreal's most-reviewed reformer studios, with thousands of client reviews on ClassPass. Its downtown studio on Crescent Street has a dedicated Reformer Room and a separate Barre Room, so you can mix machine work with barre in one place.
Worth knowing: a popular studio, so peak classes fill quickly.
7275 Rue Saint-Urbain, Montréal, QC
Pilates Bunker blends reformer Pilates with strength training, with classes such as Reformer Sculpt and Full Body Sweat. It is on Rue Saint-Urbain and is highly rated by thousands of clients on ClassPass.
Worth knowing: strength-led classes; expect to work hard rather than focus on slow technique.
465 Rue Saint-Jean, Montréal, QC
Maison Pause describes itself as a wellness destination built around movement, mindfulness and minimalism. Its studio on Rue Saint-Jean in Old Montreal runs reformer classes and is rated 4.8 by thousands of clients on ClassPass.
Worth knowing: a calm, wellness-led space; choose it for mindful movement rather than a high-energy class.
6529 Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Montréal, QC
Maison C Pilates is a boutique studio on Boulevard Saint-Laurent, near Little Italy and Rosemont. It runs higher-intensity Pilates classes and is rated 4.9 by clients on ClassPass.
Worth knowing: a smaller studio with a shorter timetable than the big downtown names.
Royalmount, 5050 Chemin de la Côte-de-Liesse, Mont-Royal, QC H4P 0C9
Rise Pilates is a technically rigorous, design-forward reformer studio inside Royalmount, the shopping and lifestyle destination off the Décarie Expressway. It focuses on precision over spectacle, which suits anyone who wants careful, technical reformer work.
Worth knowing: it is outside the central neighbourhoods, so it suits west-island and Town of Mount Royal residents best.
Saint-Henri, Montréal, QC
Studio Boa Pilates is a Saint-Henri studio offering a mix of reformer, mat and barre classes designed to build strength, flexibility and balance. It welcomes students of every level, which makes it a friendly neighbourhood choice in the south-west.
Worth knowing: listings do not give a street address, so check the location when you book.
Before-work and early-evening classes fill first at Montreal's popular reformer studios, especially downtown. Book as soon as the schedule opens.
Most of the studios in this guide list classes on ClassPass, which makes it easy to try a few before choosing one.
Many Montreal instructors teach bilingually. If you prefer one language, check the class description or ask the studio.
If you are new to the reformer, choose a beginner or all-levels class first. Strength-focused formats are more fun once you know the machine.
Grip socks are required at almost every reformer studio in Montreal. Owning a pair saves buying them at the desk.
Where to look depending on where you live, work or stay.
Busy studios around Crescent Street with separate reformer and barre rooms, convenient for office workers and visitors staying downtown.
Calm, minimalist studios among the historic streets, good for a mindful morning class.
Boutique studios along Saint-Laurent and Saint-Urbain, from strength-led reformer to higher-intensity Pilates.
A friendly all-levels studio in Saint-Henri and a design-led reformer studio at Royalmount for the west of the city.
Grip socks are required at most reformer studios in Montreal. These are our recommended picks, all available on Amazon. Affiliate disclosure.
Quick Picks: At a Glance
Our 6 picks are Studio Joie (Downtown (Crescent Street)), Pilates Bunker (Saint-Urbain (Mile-Ex)), Maison Pause (Old Montreal), Maison C Pilates (Saint-Laurent (Little Italy)), Rise Pilates (Royalmount (Mount Royal)) and Studio Boa Pilates (Saint-Henri). Each listing above covers what the studio is best for, its signature class and a booking tip.
This guide covers Downtown & Golden Square Mile, Old Montreal, Mile-Ex, Little Italy & Saint-Laurent and Saint-Henri & Royalmount. Busy studios around Crescent Street with separate reformer and barre rooms, convenient for office workers and visitors staying downtown.
Book peak classes early. Use ClassPass to compare studios. Expect classes in French and English.
Grip socks are required at most reformer studios. Our gear list for Montreal covers grip socks, a Pilates mat, a magic circle, resistance bands, a foam roller and a home reformer.
Many Montreal studios teach in both French and English. If you prefer one language, check the class description or ask the studio before you book.
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