Aquatics

Welcome to our Aquatics program, where swimming meets safety, fitness, and community. Our heated salt-water pool provides a welcoming, accessible environment for swimmers of all ages and abilities. Whether you’re diving in for laps, learning to swim, or enjoying a leisurely splash with family, we’ve got excellent facilities, caring staff, and programs designed to help you succeed.

From structured swim lessons to lap swimming, water fitness, and rec swim — there’s something here for everyone.

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Explore Aquatics Programs

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Swim Lessons

For all ages and stages, from babies to adults. Learn water safety and build stroke skills in a supportive environment.

Swim Lessons
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Lane & Rec Swim

perfect for fitness, training, or casual swimming. Whether it’s structured laps or relaxed recreational swimming, the pool is open for you.

Lane & Rec Swim
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Swim Programs

Our Aquatics program offers specialized water-based classes designed to support fitness, comfort, and confidence in the water.

Swim Programs
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Water Fitness & Aquafit

a low-impact, resistance-based workout that builds strength and endurance. Great for those who prefer aquatic exercise over land-based routines

Water Fitness & Aquafit

The Only Heated Saltwater Pool in Downtown Toronto

A salt-water pool offers a gentler, more enjoyable swimming experience compared to traditional chlorine pools. Instead of adding harsh chemicals directly, a salt-water system naturally generates chlorine at lower, more consistent levels—resulting in softer-feeling water that’s easier on the skin, eyes, and hair. Many swimmers notice less irritation, fewer strong chemical smells, and a cleaner overall feel. Salt-water pools also tend to be lower-maintenance and maintain more stable water quality. Choosing a salt-water environment means choosing comfort, a more natural swim, and a healthier experience for everyone who steps into the pool.

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Amenities

The Aquatic Centre is the only fully accessible, heated, Saltwater Myrtha Pool® in downtown Toronto.  The length of the pool is 22 metres / 72 feet. ‍

Our pool is equipped with a ramp and a lift for accessibility. We have all-gender change room spaces and accessible washrooms available. We have a spray system available to help blind and low-vision swimmers stay oriented in the lane. Personal Support Workers or support companions can attend to assist a member at no cost.

Yellow sign reading 'LAP SWIM' with arrows indicating lap swim direction next to an indoor pool with lane dividers and people in the background.

Dedicated lane and swim times

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Private and group swimming lessons from preschool to adult

Swimming instructor in red shirt assists an elderly woman wearing a swim cap and goggles in a pool.

Aquafit classes for all ages and abilities

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Rec Swim on weekends

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Lifesaving Society certified lifeguards and swim instructors

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Pool Policies

  • Swimmers must take a shower before entering the pool. Their body must be visibly wet; their hair must be visibly soaked unless they are wearing a bathing/shower cap.
  • No person infected with a communicable disease or having open sores on his or her body shall enter the pool
  • No person shall bring a glass bottle/container onto the deck or into the pool
  • No person shall pollute the water in the pool in any manner and spitting, spouting of water and blowing the nose in the pool or on the deck are prohibited
  • No person shall engage in boisterous play in or about the pool
  • The maximum number of bathers permitted on the deck and in the pool must be followed at all times
  • Swimmers must follow all rules set by the lifeguard
  • Please refrain from taking photos and videos unless you have received authorization from the MNjcc
  • Bags are prohibited on the pool deck and may only be brought into the viewing gallery. Please secure all personal belongings in the change room lockers.
Young child in orange and blue swimwear holding a blue foam dumbbell in a swimming pool during a lesson with an instructor nearby.