Remembrance Day Public Swimming, Skating & Closures


Free swimming
We're offering free public swimming on Nov. 11, from 1 – 2:30 p.m. and 3 – 4:30 p.m. at these locations:

  • Acadia Aquatic & Fitness Centre
  • Bob Bahan Aquatic & Fitness Centre
  • Thornhill Aquatic & Recreation Centre

Due to the popularity of our free swims, we ask that you only attend one time slot. Pools may be cleared at 2:30 to make room for new customers.
Weight rooms will also be open during these times.

Free skating
We're offering free public skating on Nov. 11, from 1 – 2:15 p.m. at:

  • Murray Copot Arena
  • Optimist/Blunden Arenas
  • Kohn/Condon Arenas

Admission is free. Equipment rentals are not available.

Paid swimming and skating at Southland and Village Square Leisure Centres

  • Public skating will be offered on Nov. 11, from 1 – 2:15 p.m.
  • Public swimming will be offered on Nov. 11, from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

A moment of silence will be observed at 11 a.m. to honour those who have served and died in the line of duty.

Closures
All indoor pools, fitness centres (except for those mentioned earlier in this email), arts centres , and the Calgary Soccer Centre will be closed on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. Swimming lessons will be running as scheduled on Nov. 9 and 10, but not Nov. 11.

Registration for Winter Programs & Classes


Stay active and healthy with a workout or stretch your imagination with an arts class. There is something for everyone.

  • Nov. 21 — Schedules can be previewed online

Registration for programs and classes will begin on the following day:

  • Nov. 26 — Registration opens for all locations

Registration begins:

  • 6:00 a.m. — Online (virtual waiting room opens at 5:30 a.m.)
  • 8:30 a.m. — By calling the Customer Service Centre at 403-268-3800 (option 1).
  • During business hours — At any City-operated Aquatic & Recreation or Arts facility.

Certifications and first aid - Registration is ongoing for all locations.

Ensure your Live and Play account is ready on registration day. Click "More" for information on how to get ready to register.

Registration for Winter Swimming Lessons


Swimming is a life-saving skill that gives individuals confidence to safely take part in water activities and sports throughout their lives.

  • Nov. 28 — Schedules can be previewed online.

Swimming lessons registration is split into several days to help manage the number of customers using our system at the same time.

Winter swimming lessons run from January - April 2025.

Registration for group and private lessons will begin on the following days:

  • Dec. 3 — Shouldice, Killarney and Glenmore Aquatic Centres
  • Dec. 5 — Canyon Meadows and Acadia Aquatic Centres and Southland Leisure Centre
  • Dec. 10 — Renfrew and Bob Bahan Aquatic Centres and Village Square Leisure Centre
  • Dec. 12 — Sir Winston Churchill, Thornhill and Foothills Aquatic Centres

Registration begins:

  • 6:00 a.m. — Online (virtual waiting room opens at 5:30 a.m.)
  • 8:30 a.m. — By calling the Customer Service Centre at 403-268-3800 (option 1).
  • During business hours — At any City-operated Aquatic & Recreation or Arts facility.

Ensure your Live and Play account is ready on registration day. Click "More" for information on how to get ready to register.

Registered Programs


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Drop-in Activities


We offer a variety of flexible drop-in activities to meet the needs of your busy schedule.

Recreation Facilities


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Rentals & Bookings


Calgary Recreation offers an assortment of facilities, both indoor and outdoor, for rent at very reasonable rates.

Admissions & Passes


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Program Forms & Waivers


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