Swimming and Swim Lessons
Enjoy swimming in Highlands East at public beaches and our outdoor pool. Information on swim lessons and pool hours we offer will be updated seasonally.
Cardiff Pool |
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LocationThe outdoor pool is located at 2 Balsam Street, Cardiff. DirectionsTake Hwy 118 to Monck Road. Proceed on Monck Road and turn left on to Sprucedale Street (just past the Community Centre) and then turn left on to Balsam Street (the only street on the left). The Pool will be on your left. |
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2022 Cardiff Pool Schedule and Rules |
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The pool will be available for swimming, weather permitting, between July 4, 2022 and August 27, 2022 according to the schedule outlined below. Schedule updatedInformal swimming lessons have been added at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays through Fridays. And open swimming has replaced adult swimming in the mornings.
Closures and schedule changesThe pool will be closed on Monday, August 1, 2022 for the Civic Holiday. The pool schedule is subject to change. Schedule changes will be updated here and posted at the pool. Lack of available staff may cause unscheduled pool closures. Swim TypesOpen SwimOpen Swim is for families and individuals to enjoy recreational activities in the water. The pool is open to be used by all. Adult SwimAdult Swim is for those aged 18 years and older to relax, chat and complete their personal fitness program; these are quiet swims. Pool space includes areas for lane swimming and open swimming. Unattended ChildrenThe pool program is not a babysitting service. Children using the pool must have a local contact in case of emergency. Pool RulesIn order to ensure that everyone will be able to use the facilities and equipment with safety and pleasure, the following rules will be strictly enforced.
Rule-breakingThe following procedures will be followed for those who fail to follow the rules:
Other policies and informationWe expect parents to co-operate by impressing on your children the necessity of obeying the rules for their own safety and the well-being of all concerned. Persons causing damage to buildings or equipment will be charged for the cost of repair or replacement. Please take notice that the telephone at the pool is for outgoing emergency calls only. No incoming calls will be accepted. If parents or guardians have any suggestions or complaints, please contact the Municipal Office at 705-448-2981. |
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2022 Pool Membership and Other Fees |
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Season memberships for the Cardiff Pool are available for residents and non-residents alike. There will be no free replacement of lost memberships. Season memberships are not available for purchase or pickup at the pool. See below for payment options.
*Members are provided with a badge to wear to the pool as proof of membership. **Must qualify for Old Age Security benefits and be a resident of Highlands East.
All summer swim programs have been cancelled for the 2022 season.
All summer swim programs have been cancelled for the 2022 season. |
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Payment Options |
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We offer online payments including e-Transfer and online banking. To view all the options that are available visit our Online Payments page. Other payment options include cash, debit or cheque made payable to the Municipality of Highlands East and can be made at the Main Office in Wilberforce by appointment on Monday to Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Please note that credit card payments cannot be made at the Municipal Office. |
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Public Beaches |
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You can enjoy swimming at public beaches on four lakes where water quality is tested regularly:
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Swim Lessons |
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Informal swimming lessons availableSwimming lessons will be available at the Cardiff Pool between 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays through Fridays. These free lessons (pool membership required) will offer encouragement and development of your child's swimming skills and are open to anyone who wishes to attend. Crests or any official recognition of achievement will not be offered. Red Cross swim programs cancelledAll summer swim programs have been cancelled for the 2022 season. The Municipality of Highlands East offers Red Cross swimming lessons and Preschool lessons for Parents & Tots. Class sizes are limited so register early. Session datesSession dates for Cardiff Pool, Wilbermere Beach and Gooderham Lake Beach swimming lessons for the upcoming season will be posted when available. For swim lesson information contact the municipal office at 705-448-2981. Class timesSpecific class times are dependent on registration numbers. This information will be posted at a later date. RegistrationWhen available, you can download the registration form for Cardiff Pool, Gooderham Lake Beach, or Wilbermere Beach. Online registration paperwork must be forwarded by fax, email, or hand delivered to the Main Office in Wilberforce. Please include your payment ID details on the registration form. |