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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Pool opens August 3, 2023Due to construction delays on the change house project, the Cardiff Pool opening has been rescheduled for Thursday, August 3, 2023. Free admission on opening dayEveryone is welcome to attend the pool on opening day (Thursday, August 3) at no cost. 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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2023 Cardiff Pool Schedule and Rules |
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Pool opens August 3, 2023The Cardiff Pool open on Thursday, August 3, 2023. Due to the shortened season, memberships for 2023 are now discounted and individuals that pre-purchased at the full price will be contacted about a refund. Free admission on opening dayEveryone is welcome to attend the pool on opening day (Thursday, August 3) at no cost. The pool will be available for swimming, weather permitting, between August 3, 2023 and August 26, 2023 according to the schedule outlined below. The schedule listed below is tentative and may be subject to change. Regular Summer Schedule: August 3 to 19
Final Week Schedule: August 21 to 26
Closures and schedule changesThe pool will be closed on Monday, August 7, 2023 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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2023 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. Seasonal 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. 2023 Pool Membership Price AdjustmentDue to the delayed pool opening and shortened swimming season, pricing for 2023 Pool Memberships will discounted by half. Individuals that pre-purchased their memberships will be contacted about their refund. The updated pricing is shown above.
Swimming lessons at public beaches are not available for the 2023 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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The Municipality of Highlands East is offering Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Lessons for the summer of 2023. Lessons we're offering
Session dates and class timesSession dates a may be subject to change.
Specific class times are dependent on registration numbers. Lesson times will be provided at the time of registration or by contacting vmcdowell@highlandseast.ca. RegistrationFill out our online registration form to register for Cardiff Pool lessons. |