Swimming at Bonsor

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Dive in and join us for a lap swim, public swim, family swim, loonie swim and more at Bonsor's pool. Get a great cardio workout in the water at an AquaFit class. Learn to swim with us! Lessons are available for all ages, including private sessions too.

Swim Schedule

Fall / Winter

• Effective dates: September 3-November 10, 2019 and January 6-March 15, 2020
• Maintenance Closure: November 11-December 2, 2019
• Special schedule in effect December 2, 2019-January 5, 2020 (pool closed January 3 for staff training)
• Schedules are subject to change
• Pool features

Swim Sessions

• Session Descriptions

  • Public Swim (All ages)
    Everyone welcome! Call ahead for group bookings.

    Family Swim (18 years & under with an adult)
    Adults and kids swim together.

    Loonie Swim (All ages)
    Swim, whirl, sauna and steam for only a dollar!

    Senior & Adult (19 years & up)
    A swim session just for adults.

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Lap Swimming

The minimum number of lanes varies throughout the day. A minimum of one lane is available for lap swimming during public swims (see schedule above). 14 years and up unless noted.

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AquaFit Schedule

Classes are included in your pool admission and are open to everyone 14 years and older.

Fall / Winter

• Effective dates: September 3-November 10, 2019
• Maintenance Closure: November 11-December 2, 2019
• Special schedule in effect December 2, 2019-January 5, 2020 (pool closed January 3 for staff training)
• Schedules are subject to change

• Level Descriptions

  • Mild
    For those beginners new to aquatic fitness or looking for light exercise, this class is a great introduction to the wonders of water workouts.

  • Moderate & Moderate / Intense
    Set your own pace! Improve cardiovascular fitness, increase strength and tone muscles.

  • Deep Water
    Change the dynamics of your workout! Go deep, go weightless! Challenge your core stability, balance and range of motion while getting a cardio workout.

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Fees

Swimming and AquaFit

Fees are part of your Be Active Pass. Great value, lots of choice! Prices do not include tax.
Note: Prices change 15 minutes before next swim session begins.

Swimming Lessons

Browse through our swimming lessons on WebReg. Select an age category below, and click the category for Sports – Swimming. You can filter the lessons by facility using the drop-down Complex selection menu.

• Preschool
• Children
• Teen
• Adult

Private Lessons

Call us for information about private lessons for all ages and abilities. Private: $31.28, 30 minutes. Semi-private: $18.77 (per person), 30 minutes.

Pool Features

• 6 lane 25 m lap pool (4 ft – 12 ft)
• 2 ft - 4 ft shallow end
• Leisure pool
• Sauna
• Whirlpool
• 1 m diving board
• Rope swing
• 1 accessible lift (able to go in both shallow and deep end of main pool area only)
• 2 water wheel chairs
• Male and female change rooms as well as deck washrooms
• No family change room. Family/accessible area available on deck (2 stalls, no showers)

Additional Information

• Children's Admission Policy

  • Children 7 years of age or younger, or less than 48 inches in height must be accompanied in the water by a person 16 years or age or older and be within arm's reach of that person at all times. The ratio of children to accompanying persons must be no greater than 3 to 1.

• Use of Sauna and Whirlpool

  • Please observe and obey the following guidelines when using the sauna and whirlpool:

  • » Please take a cleansing shower before and after each usage of the sauna and whirlpool
  • » 8 to 10 minutes is a recommended MAXIMUM time for any one exposure
  • » Allow yourself 5 to 10 minutes for a cool down period between each exposure in the sauna or whirlpool. A lukewarm or cool shower is recommended after each usage
  • » Pregnant women, elderly persons and persons with cardiac, respiratory or blood pressure conditions should consult their physician prior to using the sauna or whirlpool
  • » For whirlpool users please ensure that hair is tied up to avoid hair entanglement
  • » Use of scented oils or cream is not permitted in the sauna or whirlpool
  • » Please report signs of light headedness; dizziness or fatigue to the lifeguard at first occurrence
  • » Children 7 years and younger must be under supervision of an adult 16 years and older
• Pool Rules & Etiquette

  • Public bathing facilities have a long history dating back to around 6th century BC and the ancient Greeks. And in countries all over the world, these public facilities are still an important aspect of community life. In Burnaby, the city’s community centres have a similar function; they’re community gathering places where people can meet and make friends, exercise and unwind before or after a busy day. However, our swimming pools are definitely not bathing facilities. They are places for swimming only, and we respectfully ask patrons not to think of the pool as a place for personal hygiene but as a place to swim.

    Staff at Burnaby’s pools work very hard to maintain a safe and sanitary facility. The pools are cleaned each day, and a state-of-the-art filtration and chemical treatment system ensures that the water and the surrounding deck are clean. We also need your help to maintain a clean, comfortable and sanitary environment. Outside shoes are not allowed on the pool deck; they can track in dirt and germs, which of course contaminate the pool. Please go barefoot or bring sandals to wear when on the pool deck. Health regulations also require that everyone take a cleansing shower using soap before entering the pool or hot tub areas.

    Note: Family change rooms are very busy spaces. These rooms are for people with children and for people with disabilities. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding in following these pool regulations