St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre

Visit the St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre located at 425 Carlton St. and get access to a variety of programs including aquatic fitness classes, swimming lessons and school instructional swim classes. We also offer a variety of aquatic deals and events, including women's only swims, toonie swims and more.

View the swimming schedule

St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre operating / open hours are the following times:

• Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Facility rentals

At the Kiwanis Aquatics Centre, you can book one of our program rooms for an upcoming board meeting or event. We also offer pool rentals for private instructions and parties.

Aquatics safety and guidelines

Before you use the pool at the Kiwanis Aquatic Centre, please make sure to follow these safety guidelines:

• Parents and guardians must supervise children at all times when using the pool
• If a patron doesn't have bowel control, you them must wear plastic pants or swim diapers under their bathing suit
• Water wings, bubbles and floatation devices are only permitted when a child has direct adult supervision in the water
• No glass containers, food or beverages are allowed in the pool areas or the area immediately surrounding the pool
• Don't enter a pool if you have an open sore or rash of if you're experiencing nausea, vomiting or diarrhea

Aquatic policies

Here are some additional aquatic policies and guidelines:

• The City of St. Catharines reserves the right to cancel any swim programs
• Pool facilities may close due to maintenance, thunder, lightning or pool fouling

• Children over the age of seven should use the change room that corresponds with their gender identity. If this arrangement is not suitable, please speak with facility staff to arrange alternative accommodations.

• Please leave all valuables at home. The city isn't responsible for lost or stolen items
• Day use lockers are available at most facilities (we will remove locks at the end of each day)
• Cameras and camera cell phones are not permitted in washrooms or change rooms
• For the privacy of all swimmers, you can't take pictures or videos in the pool or splash pad areas (to take a photo of your child, please ask the lifeguard)
• Dogs are not permitted on pool decks or splash pads

You cannot use a private trainer, coach or independent instructor in City owned aquatic facilities unless you've rented the aquatic facility for the purpose of private lessons.

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