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 |
The 2025 Cardiff Pool Schedule and Swimming Lesson information will be posted soon. 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. |
Pool Rules and Admission Policy |
Unattended ChildrenThe pool program is not a babysitting service. Children 10 and older using the pool must have a local contact in case of emergency. Children under 10 years of age must have a guardian with them at all times in accordance with our Admission Policy. Admission PolicyIn order to comply with O. Reg. 565/17 s.17 (21), which states that, “every owner and every operator of a Class A pool shall ensure that there is a process in place to ensure a guardian or designated person supervises children under 10 years of age. The process must include a swimming competency test and a method of communicating the requirements of the process,” the Cardiff pool presents the following admission standards developed by the Office of the Chief Coroner: Children aged 0 to 6All children age 6 and under must have a supervising guardian in the water within arm’s reach and remain in the shallow end.
Children aged 7 to 9All children aged 7 to 9 years must perform a swim test. If unsuccessful, they must have a supervising guardian in the water within arm’s reach and remain in the shallow end. With a successful swim test, they will have access to the deep end. A supervising guardian must be in the pool or in the on-deck viewing area.
Children aged 10 and olderRegardless of age, anyone may be asked to perform a swim test. If unsuccessful, they must remain in the shallow end. Who is considered a guardian?
Guardian responsibilityGuardians are responsible for the safety and wellbeing of the children under their direct care and must directly supervise the children under their care at all times. 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. |
Public Beaches |
You can enjoy swimming at public beaches on four lakes where water quality is tested regularly:
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