Chase the Ace is now underway — Play for your chance to win a growing jackpot while supporting three local community organizations. Click here to learn more!

August 2026 Newsletter

New Brunswick Day:

We will be open our holiday hours (11:00am-3:00pm) on New Brunswick Day.
  • Fun Swim 1:00pm-3:00pm
  • No fitness classes running throughout the day

 

Summer Fun & Leisure Swims:

Make the most of summer at the CGAC!

  • Fun Swim featuring our slides, diving boards, and tarzan rope (open in rotation) - Mondays from 2:00pm–4:00pm
  • Leisure Swim with the blue slide open - Wednesdays from 12:00pm–2:00pm.
  • Toonie Leisure Swim with the blue slide open - Fridays from 6:00pm–8:00pm.

 

Pool Availability:

Check our weekly pool schedule on:

 

Leadership Courses:

Looking to become a lifeguard, improve your lifesaving skills, or advance your aquatic leadership journey? Register for one of our upcoming leadership courses this summer!

 

Bronze Cross with Intermediate First Aid

Price: $280

Course Dates:

  • August 16 & 17: 10:00am–4:00pm (Intermediate First Aid)

  • August 18–21: 10:00am–4:00pm

  • August 22: 10:00am–4:00pm (Exam)

 

Swim Instructor 

Price: $230

Course Dates:

  • August 21: 4:30pm-8:30pm

  • August 22: 12:30pm-7:30pm

  • August 23: 9:00am-7:00pm

 

Register online or call us at (506) 658-4715.

 

Chase the Ace:

Support Recreation, Wellness, Arts, and Culture in Greater Saint John while getting a chance to win big!

The Canada Games Aquatic Centre, Imperial Theatre, and Saint John Arts Centre have partnered to launch Chase the Ace, a community fundraiser featuring weekly prizes and a progressive jackpot that continues to grow until the Ace of Spades is found.

Current Jackpot: Over $1,900
Cards Remaining: 49
Next Draw: Thursday, August 6 at 8:00pm
Draw Location: Market Square Atrium

Ticket Prices:

  • 1 for $5

  • 3 for $10

  • 7 for $20

Available at:
  • Canada Games Aquatic Centre

  • Imperial Theatre

  • Saint John Arts Centre

Can't make it in?

E-transfer to chase@aquatics.nb.ca and include your name and phone number in the message. 

Please Note: Advance ticket sales and e-transfers close Thursdays at 11:00am.

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
  • Tickets are non-refundable

  • Must be 19 years of age or older to purchase and to win
  • Purchasers must be physically located in New Brunswick at the time of purchase

 

Frequently Asked Questions and the Full Rules of Play are available at participating partner locations or click here.

 

Help Bring Fiddle Edd to Life!

We're looking for a talented seamstress, costume maker, or mascot designer to create a custom mascot costume for our beloved friend, Fiddle Edd.

If you have experience creating mascot costumes or know someone who does, we'd love to hear from you!

Contact us at: jenna.brown@aquatics.nb.ca

Please share this opportunity with anyone who might be interested!

 

Quick & Easy Lunch Options:

Looking for a convenient lunch on the go? Stop by our Front Desk and pick up something from Foggy City when available!

Menu may include:

  • Sandwiches

  • Chili

  • Garden Salads

All items are just $8 (tax included). Quick, easy, and delicious!

 

Massage Therapy Clinic On-Site:

Did you know there's a Massage Therapy Clinic located right in our facility?

The Healthy Touch Massage Therapy Clinic offers:

  • Massage Therapy

  • Acupuncture

  • Cupping Therapy

CGAC members receive a special member rate.

To book an appointment, call (506) 674-4221, message The Healthy Touch on Facebook, or email cgacmassage@gmail.com.