May 2025 Newsletter

Student Summer Special:

Looking for a way to stay moving and make the most of your summer? Our Student Summer Membership is the perfect option! 

For just $145.00 +HST, enjoy access to our facility from May 1 to August 24. Stop by our Front Desk to sign up!

*This promotion is available for students ages 15 and up with a valid student ID.
*The rate will not be prorated. 

 

Swimming Lessons:

We're offering a 5-week mini session of swimming lessons starting May 10! Click here for the schedule.

Sign up online, book in-person at our Front Desk, or call us at 506-658-4715. Advanced sign-up is required.

  • Family Inclusive memberships include regular swimming lessons for the whole family; however, registration is still required.

  • Regular members save 10% on regular swimming lessons (booked at Front Desk).

 

May Pool Activity and Changes: 

  • Friday, May 2: Group Drop-In from 10:00am-11:00am

  • Friday, May 2: 8 deep lanes occupied from 7:00pm-8:00pm

  • Wednesday, May 7: Swim to Survive Swimming Lessons from 9:30am-11:00am

  • Friday, May 9: Group Drop-In from 9:30am-11:00am

  • Friday, May 9: Swim to Survive Swimming Lessons from 9:30am-11:00am

  • Friday, May 9: Group Drop-In from 6:30pm-8:00pm

  • Wednesday, May 14: Swim to Survive Swimming Lessons from 9:30am-11:00am

  • Friday, May 16: Swim to Survive Swimming Lessons from 9:30am-11:00am

  • Wednesday, May 21: Swim to Survive Swimming Lessons from 9:30am-11:00am

  • Friday, May 23: Swim to Survive Swimming Lessons from 9:30am-11:00am

  • Wednesday, May 27: Swim to Survive Swimming Lessons from 9:30am-11:00am

  • Friday, May 29: Swim to Survive Swimming Lessons from 9:30am-11:00am

 

Please Note: Swim to Survive Swimming Lessons will be taking place in the leisure pools.

 

*Updated, May 14.

Atlantic Championships Artistic Swim Competition:

Friday, May 16:

  • All pools will be available from 6:00am-2:00pm

  • 4 shallow lanes in the competition pool and leisure pools will be available from 2:00pm-4:30pm

  • Leisure pools will be available from 4:30pm-8:00pm

Saturday, May 17:

  • 4 shallow lanes in the competition pool and leisure pools will be available from 7:00am-4:00pm
  • No scheduled Fun Swim

Sunday, May 18: 

  • Leisure pools will be available from 7:00am-2:30pm
  • 4 shallow lanes in the competition pool will be available from 8:30am-2:30pm
  • All pools will be available from 2:30pm-4:00pm
  • No scheduled Fun Swim 

  

Upcoming Courses:

Workplace Standard First Aid:

  • Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25 from 9:00am-5:00pm

Swim Instructor:

  • Friday, June 6 (4:00pm-8:00pm)
  • Saturday, June 7 (9:00am-5:30pm)
  • Sunday, June 8 (9:00am-5:30pm)

National Lifeguard & Standard First Aid:

The session runs from 4:00pm-8:00pm on the following dates:

  • Friday, May 16

  • Saturday, May 17

  • Sunday, May 18

  • Friday, May 23

  • Saturday, May 24

  • Sunday, May 25

  • Saturday, May 31

  • Sunday, June 1

  • Saturday, June 7

  • Sunday, June 8

  • Saturday, June 14

  • Sunday, June 15

Secure your spot today by registering online or giving us a call at (506) 658-4715.

 

Spring #2 Fitness Schedule: 

Our Spring #2 Fitness Schedule will run from May 2 until June 22.

The schedule is available on our website, click here.

 

Specialty Classes:

Strong Moms starts next week! Connect, move, and bond—with your baby and other new moms.

Join Pre & Post Natal Certified Instructor Stephanie Galbraith in our Strong Moms classes, designed to support you in early motherhood while staying active and social.

Registration closes Friday, May 2. Click here to learn more and register.

 

Fit-Swim Notice:

Fit-Swim is ending for the session on the following dates: Saturday, May 10, Monday, May 12, Wednesday, May 14, and Thursday, May 15.

 

NBCC Clinics:

We're excited to welcome back students in the PN Program at NBCC! They will be conducting another Free Blood Glucose, Blood Pressure, and O2 Saturation Levels screening clinic at our facility on May 15 and May 29 from 10:30am-1:00pm.

 

Victoria Day:

Victoria Day is Monday, May 19 and we will be open our holiday hours (11:00am-3:00pm).

  • Fun Swim from 1:00pm-3:00pm

  • No scheduled swimming lessons

  • No fitness classes running throughout the day

     

Summer Hours:

We are switching to summer hours on Saturday, June 21. 

The facility hours Monday through Friday will remain the same and pools will be closed from 2:00pm-4:00pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Saturday will be changing to 7:00am-11:00am and Sunday will be changing to 11:00am-3:00pm. These hours will be in effect until Sunday, August 24.

  • Fun Swims with our blue slide, diving boards, and tarzan rope will be offered Monday and Friday afternoons from 1:00pm-4:00pm throughout the summer, starting Monday, June 23. (Please Note: There will not be Fun Swims on Saturday, June 21, and Sunday, June 22.) 

  • Leisure Swims with our blue slide will be offered Wednesdays from 12:00-2:00pm throughout the summer, starting June 25.

  • Drop-ins are still welcome on Saturdays and Sundays; however, please note that ‘Fun Swim’ amenities will not be available on weekends. 

  • The competition pool will be long course on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the summer.

 Please Note: Our yellow slide will be closed all summer for maintenance. 

 

Annual Maintenance Shutdown:

The Canada Games Aquatic Centre will be closed from Monday, August 25, 2025, to Monday, September 1, 2025 for our annual maintenance shutdown. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, with our regular Fall hours.

Members will have access to the YMCA on Churchill Blvd. during this period. Members will simply need to present their CGAC membership card/phone dot and a piece of government issued ID to gain access into the Y's facility. Please ensure that you stop at their membership desk to sign in as well.

 

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

The Healthy Touch Massage Therapy Clinic provides a range of services, including massage therapy, acupuncture, and cupping therapy, all at the most affordable prices in the region. Plus, CGAC members enjoy a special member rate!

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

 

Progressive 50/50 Draw:

Visit our Front Desk by 10:00am on Friday, May 30, to get your numbers! All proceeds go to support the Aquatic Centre's Community Access Program.

For more information, click here.