St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre

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.


Notice

The pools at the St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre will be closed for maintenance June 8-25, 2026. The lobby and program rooms will remain open on the following schedule:

  • Monday to Thursday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Friday to Sunday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Operating hours will vary on the following dates:

Tuesday, June 9: facility opens at 6 a.m. (fitness class)
Thursday, June 11, 18, and 25: facility opens at 7 a.m. (fitness classes)


 

Operating Hours

  • 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 over the age of seven should use the change room that corresponds with their gender identity. If this arrangement is not suitable, please speak with facility staff to arrange alternative accommodations.

  • 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

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.

Yes. To ensure equitable access, swims and aquatics fitness segments are currently limited to 55 minutes.

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.

Yes, please include everyone who plans to swim in your reservation.

If you are accompanying as a support person, please reserve a spot for you and the individual you are supporting.

We offer lifeguard certifications and training through the St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre. Review our swimming lessons for more information.

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.

If a swim class is cancelled or interrupted due to weather, mechanical or other issues, you will be issued a free pass.

Contact Us

50 Church St.
PO Box 3012
St. Catharines ON L2R 7C2

Email: CitizensFirst@stcatharines.ca
Tel: 905.688.5600
TTY: Type 711 for the operator

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