What makes it 82% Couple-Friendly: Couples can swim side by side, soak in the hot tub or steam room and join partner-friendly fitness classes; low entry fees and a riverside trail add shared activities but ambience is not romantic.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for couple trip: Allows time for a lap swim, hot tub session, and a fitness class without rush.
Early-morning lap swim & hot tub:
Use the six-lane 25 m lap pool then relax side-by-side in the wheelchair-accessible hot tub and steam room.
Tip: Arrive before 9 am to enjoy quieter lanes and hot tub access.
Drop-in fitness or aqua-fitness class:
Choose from yoga, spin, circuit training or waterfit classes led by certified instructors.
Tip: Check the weekly online drop-in schedule and arrive 10 minutes early to secure spots.
Bike or walk the E&N Rail Trail:
Follow the paved, non-motorized path past waterfront and woodland areas directly from the centre.
Tip: Bring your own bike or rent nearby; use the on-site repair station if needed.
Stroll Adventure Park & splash pad:
Walk 200 m to the playground, picnic tables and summer splash pad for a relaxed break.
Tip: Visit May–Labour Day (10 am–7 pm) for splash pad fun; pack a light picnic.

Garett Backe
You guys have redone the sauna recently and its clean and nicely finished with new wood panels and wooden railing but I think at the incredibly low temperature you have it at the mold and bacteria will definitely not be kept at bay and it will all deteriorate very prematurely. The temperature was well below the 80 to 90 degrees C that it should be at, please look into making it hotter like they co...
Tatsuo
I wouldn’t recommend going here for your NL. I took a previous class there and it was fine. But my final instructor, “Jackie” made things difficult. I constantly asked for feedback on my work to improve and didn’t get much of a response. We had to rush through our last days of class, so there were two active lifeguards for our final test. We had to treat it where the other person wasn’t there and...
Lindy M
The steam room is WAY too hot. You cannot stay in there for more than 2 minutes before gasping. I asked staff several times if the heat could be lower but nothing changes. I have heard comments from other patrons about the heat. Its not just me. The gym is fantastic - 2 levels, lots of machine options. However one of the on duty attendants often laughs extremely loud and this is quite distra...
Shauna D
This is a great rec center! Hot tub has good jets, the steam room is good and hot! The sauna isn't the greatest unfortunately. I love that there is a cold shower on pool deck for contrast hydrotherapy and cool down. The pool isn't huge, but it's a decent size. There's a swirlpool and kids area. Overall great space. 👍
Monika Bansal
I have a great experience there I love aqua class n after that we enjoy hot bath tub experience n sauna
In summer, enjoy the free Adventure Park splash pad (May–Labour Day). In cooler months, take advantage of quieter lap swims, sauna and steam room sessions.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| 2 adult pool & hot tub drop-in | CAD 13 |
| 2-person fitness class drop-in | CAD 13 |
| Total Estimated | CAD 26 |
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