Starting July 6, the City is extending public swimming and lap swimming hours at the Northgate Aquatic Centre throughout July. We know how much residents rely on our aquatic facilities during the summer heat, so we are adding extra evening sessions to keep the pool open for longer.
You can now book online sessions until 10:00 p.m. on weeknights and 8:00 p.m. on weekends. The 50-metre pool will open for length swimming at 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. Daily drop-in sessions will run from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The waterslide and dive tank will remain open during all drop-in hours.
Because we are adding these extra sessions, the City has adjusted its visitor-to-lifeguard ratio. The number of people allowed in the pool at any given time will be capped to keep every swimmer safe. We ask all visitors to be patient and plan ahead. You can book your spot on Wrenford Recreation Online. Bookings open three days in advance at 12:00 p.m. You can also purchase single-visit passes at the front desk.
"We know how much residents love our aquatic facilities this time of year," says Fiona Gallagher, General Manager of Community Services. "By adding these extra evening sessions, we want to make sure everyone has a safe and refreshing place to cool off."
Swimming lessons and group fitness classes will continue on their normal schedules. For a full list of drop-in times, program registration dates, and accessibility features, visit Programs or check Facility information and hours.
If you have questions about facility rules or need a fee waiver, contact the Recreation team at 519-555-0121 or dial 311 for more help.
