Aquatics Centre
The Elevation Place Aquatics Centre is your ultimate indoor, aquatic playground. Whether you’re in the mood for lounging along our lazy river, slipping down our water slide, or raising your heart rate in our competition-length lap pool, you will be elevated by the experience in our Aquatics Centre. We have designed this space to meet a maximum family-fun factor. A perfect place to relax after a hard workout in the climbing gym or weight room.
Our Amenities
- 25 metre pool with eight lanes
- A leisure pool that simulates a beach edge, moving to 1.5 metres deep
- A lazy river, water slide and a children’s play area
- A steam room as well as a 25-person hot tub
- Modern locker rooms with showers
Know Before Your Visit
· Caregivers must be 16 years or older
· One caregiver is required for every 4 children ages 8 and under
· Children 9 years of age and older may come to Lane Swim and Public Swim on their own
· All children attending Family Swim require direct supervision of a caregiver
· Children need to be 42” tall to ride on the water slide
· Infant swimwear requirements include both an absorbent swim diaper and an elastic, plastic pant. For your convenience, both are available for purchase at the Customer Experience desk.
· Babies and toddlers should have their diapers checked a minimum of every half hour when they are in the pool
· Potty trained toddlers and preschoolers should be taken to the washroom every hour when they are in the pool
Our Programs
· Swimmers who have had a break in their swimming lesson attendance
· Individuals who have had no formal swimming training
· Swimmers who are coming from other learn-to-swim programs
During a Swim Assessment, a certified instructor evaluates the swimmer’s ability to complete a series of skills. Based on their assessment, the evaluating instructor will make a recommendation on what Lifesaving Society program and level will be the best fit for them. To book a Swimmer Assessment Click here
Swimmers coming from Red Cross, or other learn-to-programs, can reference the transition charts, skills screening, and Swim Program Continuum documents in this guide.
Registration for Swim for Life Lessons is available online. Click here to browse and register for programs.
Registration for Swim for Life Lessons is available online. Click here to browse and register for programs.
· To inquire about or request a Private Swim Lesson day or time not currently offered email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
· Private Swim Lessons can be adapted to Semiprivate Swim Lessons with a maximum of two swimmers. Both children are registered for the private swim lesson and a 25% discount is applied to each registration. To enquire about creating Swim Private Swim Lessons email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
· Private Swim Lessons - SwimAbilities ® is a 4-level swimming program designed to break down swimming skills into small, manageable components with logical progressions that support opportunities for success. This program is for children and youth 3-16 years of age that require additional support while in the water and while learning to swim.
Work With Us
Love spending time at Elevation Place? If you’re enthusiastic and want to work where you can make a difference while having fun, we want to hear from you! We hire qualified Water Slide Attendants, Lifeguards, and Instructors at the Elevation Place Aquatics Centre three times a year and offer the training required! See the certification pathways below.
If you are interested in becoming certified and are unsure of your swimming skills, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to set up a free skill development session with one of our head lifeguards.
Prerequisite(s): None. Swim Patrol experience recommended.
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Bronze Medallion + CPR C
Prerequisites: Bronze Star (doesn't need to be current) OR
Minimum of 13 years of age at the time of exam
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Prerequisites: None
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Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion (need not be current), current Alberta workplace approved Standard First Aid.
Click here to see if we have current openings for Water Slide Attendants
Prerequisite(s): None. Swim Patrol experience recommended.
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Bronze Medallion + CPR C
Prerequisite(s): Bronze Star (doesn't need to be current)
OR Minimum of 13 years of age at the time of exam.
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Prerequisites: None
⬇️ Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion (doesn't need to be current) and
current Alberta workplace approved Standard First Aid.
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Prerequisites: Bronze Cross (doesn't need to be current), current Alberta workplace approved Standard First Aid (Aquatic Emergency Care is recommended), AND a minimum of 16 years of age at the time of the exam.
Click here to see if we have current openings for Lifeguard / Swim Instructors
Prerequisite(s): None. Swim Patrol experience recommended.
⬇️Bronze Medallion + CPR C
Prerequisites: Bronze Star (doesn't need to be current) OR Minimum of 13 years of age at the time of exam
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Prerequisites: None
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Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion (doesn't need to be current), current Alberta workplace approved Standard First Aid.
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Swim Instructor
Prerequisites: Minimum 16 years old, Bronze Cross or higher (doesn't need to be current).
Click here to see if we have current openings for Water Safety Instructors
Birthday Parties
The Town of Canmore has a variety of children’s birthday party themes to choose from. Whether it’s making a splash or climbing the walls, your child’s party will be an event to remember!
