Remembrance Day free public swimming, skating and closures
On Remembrance Day, there will be changes to all City facility scheduling, including free swimming and skating hours.
A moment of silence will be observed at 11 a.m. to honour those who have served and died in the line of duty.
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 (9009 Fairmount Dr. S.E.)
- Bob Bahan Aquatic & Fitness Centre (4812 14 Ave. S.E.)
- Thornhill Aquatic & Recreation Centre (6715 Centre St. N.W.)
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 (6727 Centre St. N.W.)
- Optimist/Blunden Arenas (5020 26 Ave. S.W.)
- Kohn/Condon Arenas (502 Heritage Dr. S.W.)
Admission is free. Check our arena rules before joining us. 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.
Closures
All other indoor pools, fitness centres and arenas, 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. Double check your program schedule at liveandplay.calgary.ca
Winter program registration dates
Winter programs and classes
- Nov. 21— Schedules can be previewed online.
- Nov. 26— Registration begins
Winter swimming lessons
- Nov. 28— Schedules can be previewed online.
- 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
Learn more at Calgary.ca/register
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