Jaybird is a Vancouver-based contemporary movement and fitness studio that combines boutique fitness with mindfulness and immersive design. Founded in 2019 by Barbie Bent and Ariel Swan, the concept was created to offer a more holistic workout experience, bringing together physical movement, mental focus and personal wellness. Jaybird’s signature classes are conducted in candlelit, infrared-heated and mirrorless studios, with music and instructor-led movement creating an environment designed to minimize distractions and self-consciousness. Its programming includes mat-based workouts inspired by Pilates and yoga, as well as Reformer Pilates at select locations. The company has expanded from its original Yaletown studio into multiple locations in Vancouver and Toronto, including Queen West, Yorkville and a unit on Yonge St in North Toronto that opens shortly. The Yorkville location introduced a larger dual-concept format combining mat and Reformer Pilates. Jaybird has also identified New York as an expansion market, with pop-up locations in Montauk ahead of a permanent location in the NoMad-Flatiron neighbourhood later this year. The chain is currently seeking a location in the 4000 to 5000 square foot range in the downtown Oakville area and has retained Karlyn Knafo, Matthew Pieszchala, Nicholas Regan and Adam Occhipinti at the Suburban Retail Team at CBRE Ltd. to handle the search.
CBRE Ltd., 5935 Airport Rd., Suite 700, Mississauga, Ontario L4V 1W5 (Karlyn Knafo – 905/234-0381 karlyn.knafo@cbre.com), (Adam Occhipinti – 416/798-6265 adam.occhipinti@cbre.com), (Matthew Pieszchala – 905/234-0376 matthew.pieszchala@cbre.com) & (Nicholas Regan – 416/801-1658 nicholas.regan@cbre.com)
Jaybird Studios Ltd., 1232 Richards St., Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 3G2 (604/423-4077 www.jaybirdjaybird.com)