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.
St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre is open at 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 8 years of age and older must change in the appropriate change rooms if a universal change room is not available
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
| What are the capacity limits for the pool? |
| Capacity levels will be reduced to ensure safe physical distancing and will be dependent upon the type of program, size of the pool and the number of available lifeguards. |
| Is there a maximum swim time per visit? |
| Yes. To ensure equitable access, swims and aquatics fitness segments are currently limited to 55 minutes. |
| Do I need to make a reservation to go swimming? |
| Yes, reservations are required for all swims. Please visit ActiveSTC to make a reservation. If you’re a resident of St. Catharines, you can make reservations starting at 9 a.m. two days before the scheduled swim. If you’re from elsewhere in the Niagara Region, you can book a reservation at 9 a.m. one day before the scheduled swim. View our swimming schedule and aquatic fitness schedule for upcoming program dates and times. |
| I want to bring my infant swimming; do we all need to make a reservation? |
| Yes, please include everyone who plans to swim in your reservation. |
| I am accompanying an individual with a disability; do we all need to register? |
| If you are accompanying as a support person, please reserve a spot for you and the individual you are supporting. |
| How do I become a lifeguard? |
| We offer lifeguard certifications and training through the St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre. Review our swimming lessons for more information. |
| I lost a personal item at the pool. Can I get it back? |
| We are not responsible for lost or stolen belongings. To protect the health and safety of all, we will not keep lost and found items such as towels, bathing suits or goggles. Please keep valuable personal belongings at home. |
| My swim was cancelled or interrupted. Will I get my money back? |
| If a swim class is cancelled or interrupted due to weather, mechanical or other issues, you will be issued a free pass. |