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The Wilmot Recreation Complex houses two accessible pools offering a range of public swimming opportunities, swimming lessons and leadership courses. Its also home to the Wilmot Aquatic Aces Swim Team!
Learn about new programs, experiences and events happening at our pools!
Two Sessions of Swimming Lessons for Fall 2025
It’s no secret—fall swimming lessons fill up particularly fast!
To keep up with the demand, the Wilmot Aquatic Centre is excited to run two Learn to Swim sessions this fall instead of just one. They’ll be a little shorter than regular sessions (6 - 7 weeks), but just as fun and effective!
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Are you interested in taking the steps to become a lifeguard? The Wilmot Aquatic Centre offers training for future lifeguards and instructors! Our Aquatic Leadership programs are now open for Fall 2025 and early 2026. Courses include:
Want a visual map of the process to become a lifeguard? Check out our Swimming Lessons page.
Register for upcoming Leadership Courses
This fall, the Wilmot Aquatic Centre is making it easier than ever to start your lifeguarding education with Friday Evening Bronze Star.
Designed for a gentler introduction, this essential first course is the perfect way to build your skills and confidence- one evening at a time.
Friday Evening Bronze Star runs over the course of 10 sessions. Join us and take the first step toward becoming a lifeguard!
Register for upcoming Bronze Star courses
Is your schedule better suited for day-time swimming lessons? Great news! We've expanded our Homeschool Swimming Lessons to two afternoons a week to meet demands. Lessons are available for a variety of skill levels.
Register for upcoming Home School Lessons
We're excited to expand our Adapted Aquatics program to better meet the needs of participants with disabilities, ages 3 and up. Now available in two levels, this specialized program provides individualized instruction in a supportive, inclusive environment.
Each 45-minute class is tailored to the participant’s abilities, with a low instructor-to-swimmer ratio (1:1 or 1:2) to ensure personalized guidance and appropriate modifications.
Ideal for beginners who are new to swimming lessons. Held in the Leisure Pool (Warm Pool), this level focuses on comfort, safety, and foundational skills through gentle, customized instruction.
Designed for more experienced swimmers working at mid to upper skill levels. This class takes place in the larger lap pool, with instruction adapted to help each swimmer continue progressing with confidence.
Register for upcoming Adapted Aquatics
*Volunteers are needed for our Adapted Aquatics Program! Visit our Volunteer page for more information.
Junior Lifeguard Club is perfect for kids aged 9–13 who enjoy swimming and want a challenge! This dynamic program combines lifesaving skills, fitness, leadership, and stroke development—all in a fun and supportive environment.
To participate, swimmers must be able to swim 50 metres and tread water for one minute.
Back by popular demand - Wilmot Aquatic Centre’s Floating Pumpkin Patch - a one-of-a-kind seasonal event happening Sunday, October 19 at 11:15 am and 4 pm!
Watch as the pool transforms into a magical pumpkin patch, where kids can swim among floating pumpkins and choose their favourite to take home. It’s a fun and festive way to celebrate autumn!
Register for Floating Pumpkin Patch 2025
Get ready for some holiday cheer at the Wilmot Recreation Complex pools- because Santa is making a splashy return on Saturday, December 20! Join us at 10:15 am for a festive swim that includes photos with Santa, pool fun, and a special gift for each child.
Spots fill quickly—don’t miss your chance to make magical holiday memories!
Lap Pool
The 25-meter, 8-lane lap pool features a diving board and is maintained at a temperature of approximately 25 degree Celsius (77 degrees Fahrenheit).
Leisure Pool
The warm water leisure pool has a beach entry easy access and features a toddler slide, bubble area, spray area and a swirl pool area with fourteen jets. It is maintained at a temperature of approximately 31 degree Celsius (87.8 degrees Fahrenheit).
Contact
Aquatics
Wilmot Recreation Complex
1291 Nafziger Road
Baden, ON N3A 0C4
T: 519-634-9225 ext. 9344
Toll Free: 1-800-469-5576
TTY: 519-634-5037
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