Make a Splash
Jump in and discover why everyone can benefit from being active in the water!
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced swimmer, you can gain the skills and confidence you need to stay safe and enjoy the pool.
The YMCA has been offering aquatics programming & swimming lessons to Canadians since the 1900s. Thousands of Canadians have learned to swim at the Y and continue to enjoy lane swimming, stroke improvement, water exercise and play in our state-of-the-art aquatic centres.
Aquafit Classes
Want to add a little variety to your group fitness classes? Just add water and there’s a whole new dynamic to a workout. The resistance of the water strengthens your muscles as you push and pull your body through the water. Your body weight is supported by the buoyancy of the water, so you reduce the impact on your joints as you improve your cardiovascular fitness. Led by trained YMCA Instructors, these classes offer benefits for all fitness levels, and you’ll appreciate the ability to control the intensity by modifying surface area, speed, and force of movements.
Check out our Fitness Schedule and book your class today!
Lane Swim & Open Swim
Jump in to our Leisure Pool or Lane Pool to swim some laps, make a splash and enjoy the water.
Check out your centre’s pool availability throughout the week by checking the Fitness Schedule.
Not a YMCA Member?
Day passes for the YMCA can be purchased at the front desk, you can also reserve a spot in Aquafit by calling the front desk at your centre.
Why swim with the YMCA?
- Since 1931, the YMCA has been a leader in aquatics in Canada. The YMCA developed the first nationally recognized learn-to-swim program and has continued to train aquatic leaders ever since.
- The YMCA focuses on helping people develop. Each swimmer is challenged to grow and improve; the achievement levels are tools to help mark progress on skill acquisition and help parents understand the instructional curriculum. Children are continually challenged and are constantly introduced to new skills within each level.
- YMCA staff ensure children master the technical swimming skills while helping children understand and live the YMCA Core Values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.