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North Bay Aquatics Programs & Courses

Aqua Fitness - Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays

0930-1030hrs or 1030-1130 

Looking for a fun way to exercise longer without putting strain on your body? Try our water Aquafit class where our water-resistant activities help develop your cardio and muscular endurance while burning off those unwanted calories. Members can choose to participate in the shallow or deep end!


Cost: Military/veterans: $100.00 | DND/Members/Seniors: $125.00 | Associate: $150.00

Aqua Fitness

Looking for a fun way to exercise longer without putting strain on your body? Try our water Aquafit class where our water-resistant activities help develop your cardio and muscular endurance while burning off those unwanted calories. Members can choose to participate in the shallow or deep end!


Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays - January 5 to March 13th

0930-1030hrs or 1030-1130 

Cost: Military: Free | Veterans: $100.00 | DND/Members/Seniors: $125.00 | Associate: $150.00

Thursdays - January 15 to March 5

1930-2030hrs

Cost: Military: Free | Veterans: $60.00 | DND/Members/Seniors: $70.00 | Associate: $80.00

Water polo - October 7th to December 2nd

Participants will acquire proven teaching methods, evaluating skills and a variety of stroke development drills and correction techniques. 

Ages: 15+ with Bronze Cross
Date & Time: Tuesdays, 1930-2030
Location: MCpl J.J.P Legault Pool

Cost: Military/veterans: $60.00 | DND/Members: $70.00 | Associate: $80.00

Water polo - January 13 to March 5 2026

Join our program to learn how to play water polo, a sport combining the tactical intricacies of basketball and Soccer with the essence of swimming. 

Ages: 16+
Date & Time: Tuesdays, 1930-2030
Location: MCpl J.J.P Legault Pool

Cost: Military/veterans: $60.00 | DND/Members: $70.00 | Associate: $80.00

Bronze Star - September 9th to November 10th


They will learn CPR and develop lifesaving skills.

Date & Time: Mondays, 1630-1800
Location: MCpl J.J.P Legault pool

Cost: Military/veterans: $70.00 | DND/Members: $80.00 | Associate: $95.00

Bronze Star - January 12 to March 2


They will learn CPR and develop lifesaving skills.

Date & Time: Mondays, 1630-1800
Location: MCpl J.J.P Legault pool

Cost: Military/veterans: $70.00 | DND/Members: $80.00 | Associate: $95.00

Bronze Medallion - September 15th to November 24th


Participants can develop an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the 4 components of water-rescue education - judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness. Rescuers learn tows and carries, and defense methods and releases in preparation for challenging rescues of increased risk involving conscious and unconscious victims of various types. Lifesavers develop stroke efficiency and endurance in a 400 metre timed swim. 

Ages: 13+ 

Date & Time: Mondays, 1630-1930
Location: MCpl J.J.P Legault Gymnasium

Cost: Military/veterans: $90.00 | DND/Members: $120.00 | Associate: $150.00 | Manual: $55.00

Bronze Medallion - January 5 to March 2


Participants can develop an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the 4 components of water-rescue education - judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness. Rescuers learn tows and carries, and defense methods and releases in preparation for challenging rescues of increased risk involving conscious and unconscious victims of various types. Lifesavers develop stroke efficiency and endurance in a 400 metre timed swim. 

Ages: 13+ 

Date & Time: Mondays, 1630-1930
Location: MCpl J.J.P Legault Gymnasium

Cost: Military/veterans: $90.00 | DND/Members: $120.00 | Associate: $150.00 | Manual: $55.00

Bronze Cross - September 15th to November 24

*Must have bronze medallion

For lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training including an introduction to safe supervision in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for all advanced training programs including National Lifeguard and Instructor certification. Includes a timed 400 metre swim. 

Ages: 13+ with Bronze Medallion
Date & Time: Mondays, 1630-1930
Location: MCpl J.J.P Legault Gymnasium

Cost: Military/veterans: $100.00 | DND/Members: $130.00 | Associate: $160.00 | Use Manual from Bronze Medallion: $55.00

Bronze Cross - January 5 to March 2

*Must have bronze medallion

For lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training including an introduction to safe supervision in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for all advanced training programs including National Lifeguard and Instructor certification. Includes a timed 400 metre swim. 

Ages: 13+ with Bronze Medallion
Date & Time: Mondays, 1630-1930
Location: MCpl J.J.P Legault Gymnasium

Cost: Military/veterans: $100.00 | DND/Members: $130.00 | Associate: $160.00 | Use Manual from Bronze Medallion: $55.00

Swim Instructors - No dates available

Participants will acquire proven teaching methods for stroke and skills, and shadow instructors during class.

Ages: 15+ with Bronze Cross
Date & Time: 
Location: MCpl J.J.P Legault Pool

Cost: Military/veterans: $150.00| DND/Members: $170.00 | Associate: $195.00 | Use Manual from Bronze Medalion: $70.00

Assistant Swim Instructors - No dates available

Participants will acquire proven teaching methods, evaluating skills and a variety of stroke development drills and correction techniques. 

Ages: 14+ with Bronze Cross
Date & Time: 
Location: MCpl J.J.P Legault Pool

Cost: Military/veterans: $70.00 | DND/Members: $80.00$ | Associate: $95.00 

National Lifeguard (Pool) - January 5 to February 27th

National Lifeguard is designed to develop an understanding of Lifeguard principles and skills, good judgement and a responsible attitude toward the role of Lifeguard. All participants are asked to bring a pen/pencil, paper, Alert manual, bathing suit and a towel.

Ages: 15+ with Bronze Cross & Standard First aid with CPR-C
Date & Time: Mondays 1600-1930 
Location: MCpl J.J.P Legault Pool

Cost: Military/veterans: $150.00 | DND/Members: $170.00 | Associate: $195.00 | Use Manual from Bronze Medallion: $55.00

National lifeguard (Pool Re-certification) - Friday February 27th

For Situational Evaluations Core Skills will be evaluated separately at an agreed upon time, prior to the re-cert date.

Ages: 15+ with NLS Pool
Time: 1600-2000 hrs
Location: MCpl J.J.P Legault Pool

Cost: Military/veterans: $85.00 | DND/Members: $85.00 | Associate: $85.00 

National lifeguard (Waterfront) - Course in the Spring

Course is designed to develop the fundamental values, judgment, knowledge, skills and fitness required by waterfront lifeguards. The National Lifeguard Waterfront course emphasizes the lifeguarding skills, principles and practices, and the decision-making processes that will assist the lifeguard to provide effective safety supervision in waterfront environments. All participants are asked to bring a pen/pencil, paper, Alert manual, bathing suit and a towel.

Ages: 15+ with NLS Pool
Time: TBD
Location: Birchaven Beach, North Bay

Cost: Military/veterans: $150.00 | DND/Members: $170.00 | Associate: $195.00 

Standard First Aid - No dates available

Participants will need to bring a pen, paper, lifesaving manual, comfortable clothes and snacks

Date & Time:
Location: MCpl J.J.P Legault Pool

Cost: Military/veterans: $70.00 | DND/Members: $80.00 | Associate: $95.00