Pool & Fitness Centre

About 

The aquatic facility consists of four changerooms, two saunas located in the men’s and women’s changerooms, an on-deck hot tub and a 100m slide. The indoor pool is 25m in length with 3 swimming lanes, a shallow end and a deep end. An accessible ramp is located in the shallow end. Lifeguards are on duty at all times during scheduled swims and lifejackets are available to borrow, free of charge.

 Pool Rules and Policies

Cellphone Policy

The use of cell phones and digital cameras on the pool deck or in the changerooms is prohibited. Special considerations are made during private rentals. This is to protect all swimmers while in their bathing attire. 

Spa

• Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a guardian aged 16 or older.(Ref. Pool and Spa Regulations 565)
• Limit your stay in the sauna or whirlpool to no longer than 10 minutes at a time. Please consult a doctor if you have epilepsy, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart conditions or are pregnant prior to using sauna or whirlpool.

Waterslide

In order to ride the slide, swimmers must be 42inches tall (107cm) and pass the facility swim test. 

Swimming Apparel

Appropriate Choices of Swimwear

• Bathing suit.
• Swim trunks or board shorts.
• T-shirt and shorts.
• Burkini.
• Swim Hijab, leggings and tunic.
• Rash guard.
• Wetsuit.
• Freshly laundered clothes bright in a changing bad(lightweight).

Inappropriate Choices of Swimwear

• Cut-off jeans(scrapes the side, heavyweight increases rick of accident).
• Regular diapers.
• Clothes that were worn into the facility.
• See-through shirts exposing genitalia or breasts.
• Underwear only.

Showering

All swimmers must shower prior to entry to the pool deck.

Health Conditions

• Please alert the lifeguard and staff of any medical conditions so that they can be of best help to you in an emergency.
• Do not swim if suffering from a cold, flu, bacterial or viral infection, communicable disease or severe skin condition. Do not enter the pool if you currently suffer from diarrhea or have had diarrhea within the last two weeks.
• Report Discharges (vomit, blood, feces) immediately to staff for cleaning. Water contamination may result in long and costly pool cleaning and shutdown.

Diapers

• All children who require diapers must wear a water-diaper when in the pool. Regular diapers will explode and contaminate our filers resulting in a facility shut down. 
• Ensure children and/or adult diapers are properly secured and changed regularly to prevent over saturation and leakage.

General

• No spitting or spouting of water or blowing of nose in the water.
• Clean swimming apparel is required in the pool.
• Use washroom facilities before swimming, especially children.
• Person(s) under the influence of intoxicants will not be allowed into the facility. Consumption of alcohol and/or drugs on the premises is not permitted.

Swim Admission Policy

The Swim Admission Policy must be followed during all public programs. Swimmers failing to meet or follow the swim admission policy will not be permitted into the facility. 

New Swim Admission Policy effective June 27, 2024 at both the Waterfront Pool and Fitness Centre and the Haileybury Beach. 

Supervision Ratio

13 and Older | Responsible Person
permitted with full access to pool

12 and Under | Vulnerable Person
must be directly supervised by a Responsible Person.

1:2 No Lifejackets

1:4 With Lifejackets

Children 12 and Under

No Swim Test or Unsuccessful Swim Test

• Will receive an orange wristband upon entry
• Must be directly supervised in the water at all times by a responsible person(13 years of age or older)
• Are required to remain in the designated shallow area(beach slide included)

Successful Swim Test

Children 12 and Under may choose to take the Swim Test. 

• Consisting of a 20m swim (recognized stroke) completed comfortable, on their front, face in the water without the swimmer placing their feet on the bottom. 
• If successful, swimmers will receive a green wristband gaining access to both the pool slide and designated deep areas. 

The Lifeguard has final discretion as to the pass or fail of the swim test. They obtain the ability to conduct a swim test and reduce deep area privileges at their discretion. 

View or print a copy of the below Swim Admission Policy.

Swim Admission Policy 

Politique d'admission a la piscine

Swim Admission Policy Video

Public Programs

Recreation (Rec) Swim

• Swimmers of all ages are permitted
• Enjoy the use of the Pool, Spa and Slide
• Max capacity of 129 Swimmers

Parent and Tot Swim

• For children 6 years or younger accompanied by a parent or guardian
• Enjoy the shallow portion of the pool in a small-child friendly environment

Lane Swim

• During lane swim only lap swimming is permitted
• Enjoy the use of the Pool and Spa with 3 lanes in the water
• Max capacity of 12 Swimmers

Adult Swim

• Swimmers age 18 or older are permitted
• Enjoy the full Pool, 2 lanes and Spa

Aqua-fit

• Swimmers age 13 or older permitted 
• 45 minute Instructor led Water-Aerobic class
• Fees (All fees include HST.)
  • Per Class | $6.20
  • 8 Drop-in Classes | $37.44
  • 16 Drop-in Classes | $69.89
  • 24 Drop-in Classes | $97.34
  • A non-resident fee of 30% will apply to residents living outside of Temiskaming Shores. 

Pool Schedule

March Pool Schedule 

April Pool Schedule

Online Program Calendar

Pool Rentals 

The pool is available for private rentals on Saturdays from 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm. Please contact us for more information, including details on pool admittance policy, availability and pricing.

Rates
1 hour Pool Rental without Slide | $130.00
1 hour Pool Rental with Slide | $186.73

Birthday Parties 
Celebrate your birthday at the Waterfront Pool & Fitness Centre! Available bookings on Saturdays from 4:15 pm to 6:15 pm. Includes one hour pool rental with one hour viewing room rental. Food and cake not provided. Please contact us for more information, including details on pool admittance policy, availability and pricing.

Rates
1 hour Pool Rental and 1 hour viewing room rental | $247.10

Lounge Rentals
1 hour | $54.62
3 hours | $147.48
Full Day | $368.69
1 hour Fitness Class | $28.40

 Level Descriptions

 Available Classes

 Registration Portal

Registration Portal

 Fitness Centre Rules 

• We ask that you return weights and bars to their racks when you have finished with them.  This includes unloading plates from machines and bars when you have finished your set.  This also applies to equipment used during Fitness classes.

• All members and non-members are asked to wear appropriate clothing and have clean, dry work out shoes.

• Squash courts have a 40-minute limit. If you wish to play for another 40 minutes you must pay another fee to play.

• Children ages 12 to 15 must have a liability form completed by a parent or guardian on file. 

Youth Gym Admission Policy

Effective January 1, 2025

The starting age for the Waterfront Pool & Fitness Centre is 12. There are no exceptions to this rule.

All children ages 12-15 who are using the gym must schedule a Facility Orientation with a Trainer on our Orientation Trainer list. 

If you are 12-15 and are a current holder of a gym membership or punch card, your membership will be placed on hold beginning January 1st, 2025 until you can complete an Orientation with one of our listed Trainers. Once completed, your membership will be extended from the days missed.

For questions or concerns contact the Waterfront Pool and Fitness Centre at 705-647-5709.

How to Schedule an Orientation

See the Front Desk for a contact of our Facility Orientation Trainers. You are responsible for contacting and scheduling a date to complete your orientation.

Cost of Orientation

The cost of the Facility Orientation session is $50.00 and is to be paid directly to the Trainer completing the orientation. The orientation consists of a detailed tour of the facility, guidance on how to use each machine, and proper gym etiquette.

Completion of Orientation

During the orientation, the Trainer will fill out a checklist. Once complete, the Trainer and a parent or legal guardian must sign off on the completion of your Facility Orientation and liability form. 

What to do after an Orientation

Once you have been signed off, you may purchase a gym membership or a punch card. A punch card must be entered into our computer system. Along with purchasing a membership, all necessary paperwork must be filled out (membership form, Par Q, and liability form).

12-15 Year Old Drop Ins

Drop ins between the ages of 12-15 are not permitted. You must complete a facility orientation and then purchase a membership or online punch card.

16+ Drop Ins

If you are 16, you are eligible to enter on a drop-in basis, however you may be required to show proof of age, i.e. Health Card, Student Card, Drivers License.

Equipment

New Equipment - 2024

Turn your chicken legs into chicken thighs with our new leg machines at the Pool and Fitness Centre!

 Hack Squat Pro information

 Pendulum Squat information

The Waterfront Pool & Fitness Centre is air conditioned and has spectacular

 views of beautiful Lake Temiskaming. 

The main level Fitness Centre offers a wide variety of strength training and toning equipment to suit your needs.  The equipment is very user friendly and great for both novice and advanced users.  There is a great selection of cardio equipment such as:

• Treadmills
• Ellipticals
• Bikes
• Rowers
• Stair master
• Large selection of free weights.

In addition to the main fitness area, we offer the Iron Room. Th ere is a variety of Troy rubber hex dumbbells that range from 5lbs to 120 lbs.

• Hack squat
• Cybex bench press
• Incline press
• Shoulder press
• Squat rack
• Bench press
• Preacher curl

The Crossfit Room provides an alternative area for:

• Stretching
• Exercise balls 
• Core strengthening
• Ab rollers 

Squash 

The Waterfront Pool & Fitness Centre Squash Court is located on the lower level of the facility. Squash is an excellent activity to participate in for cardiovascular endurance. Come on out for a competitive but fun game.

Racquets are available to rent from the front desk.

Members are entitled to book a court 48 hours in advance by telephone or at the front desk.  The names of both players must be given at the time of booking and will be verified upon checking in.  We request that court cancellations are done at least two hours prior to court time. 

Policies

• No street clothes, street shoes or black soled shoes are permitted on the Squash Courts
• Eye googles are available to all players at the front desk and are mandatory for all squash players under the age of 16. 

Fees
Squash Racquet Rental | $3.45

Cardio Pulmonary Program 

This program is specifically designed for those referred by their doctor for assistance in strengthening their heart heath.  Under the direct supervision of Lorrie Mickelson, M.A, B.A./BPHA, patients take part in exercise training designed to fit their specific needs to improve their health and well-being. 

Mondays and Thursdays | 1:00pm to 2:40pm.

Fees
Per Class | $4.60
8 Classes | $34.94
16 Classes | $66.56
24 Classes | $94.85

All fees include HST.

A non-resident fee of 30% will apply to residents living outside of Temiskaming Shores.

For more information please contact Lorrie at:
Phone | 705-647-2848
Email | activeoptionsbylorrie@gmail.com