Swimming

Aquatics Highlights

Learn about new programs, experiences and events happening at our pools! 

Aquatic Leadership Programs

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 2026. Courses include: 

  • Bronze Star
  • Bronze Medallion 
  • Bronze Cross
  • Assistant Instructors
  • Aquatic Supervisor

Want a visual map of the process to become a lifeguard? Check out our Swimming Lessons page. 

Register for upcoming Leadership Courses


FloatFusion

Staff at the Wilmot Aquatic Centre are making waves trialing our new program, FloatFusion, and are ready for you to try it out, too!

This unique class will challenge your balance to the core! Participants will experience deep muscle engagement while performing controlled movements, holds and transitions on an anchored flotation mat.

Seated classes incorporate movements done in a seated, kneeling, or lying position. Because your weight stays closer to the mat, there’s slightly less muscle engagement overall, which makes this class a great introductory option or perfect for those looking for a lower-impact workout.
Standing classes build on movements from the seated class while adding exercises performed in an upright position. Working from standing challenges your balance, activates more muscle groups, and creates a higher overall intensity. These classes are ideal for individuals who are already comfortable with regular exercise.

Full sessions will be available in the spring, and participants can enroll now to try out standing or seated classes before making a commitment.

Register today for the following 45-minute trial classes:


Adapted Aquatics 

We're excited to offer our Adapted Aquatics program to address the needs of participants with disabilities, ages 3 and up. 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. Held in the Leisure Pool (Warm Pool), this program focuses on comfort, safety, and foundational skills through gentle, customized instruction.

Register for upcoming Adapted Aquatics 

 *Volunteers are needed for our Adapted Aquatics Program! Visit our Volunteer page for more information. 

Floating Pumpkin Patch

Watch as the pools at the Wilmot Aquatic Centre are transformed into a magical pumpkin patch, where kids can swim among floating pumpkins and choose their favourite to take home!

Event Details
  • Sunday, October 18
  • 4 - 5 pm and 5 - 6 pm timeslots available 
  • $15 admission rate includes 1 child & 1 adult | Pre-registration required
  • Swim Admission Policy applies
  • We will be collecting non-perishable donations for the Wilmot & Wellesley Resource Centre (not mandatory but appreciated)

Register for Floating Pumpkin Patch Here


Swimming with Santa

Santa Claus is coming to town - and making a splash! 
We’re so excited to welcome Santa back to the Wilmot Aquatic Centre for his fourth annual swim!
Event Details
  • Saturday, December 19 
  • 10:15 - 11:15am and 11:15 am - 12:15 pm timeslots available 
  • $20 per child | Pre-registration required
  • All participants will receive a digital photo with Santa (emailed after the event)
  • Swim Admission Policy applies
  • Attending with more than one child? Double check to make sure you meet the admission policy.
  • Note that you can have an individual photo each or 1 family photo. Time does not allow for both individual photos and family photos.
  • No registrations or refunds after December 16th, 2026 at noon.

Register for Swimming with Santa 2026 

Our Pools

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).