*Our Fall/Winter guide is now available, and lesson registration is now open. To view the most up to date information please visit  or contact Portage Pool at (780) 623-6777.

Check out our Fall/Winter Programs and special editions of community camps & programs for summer 2024! to see what we have to offer. Our Lesson Transition Guide is available.

Did you know? Portage Pool Swim Lessons qualify for KidSport Funding. KidSport provides grants to children from families facing financial barriers to participating in registered children’s sports programs. They cover up to $500 of sport registration fees per child each calendar year.

For more information and to apply for funding, download the application form here.

Portage Pool is an affiliate of the Lifesaving Society and offers the Lifesaving Society’s Swim for Life and Canadian Swim Patrol programs, lessons beginning as early as 4 months old. The Lifesaving Society Swim program is a national program–if you have taken lessons with the Lifesaving Society elsewhere, or even from another organization, you can take lessons at Portage Pool without losing your progress!

Learn more about Swim for Life and Lifesaving Programs (Canadian Swim Patrol and Bronze level programs), or check out the Lesson Transition Guide for a summary of each level in the programs.

Click the following link to access the Fall/Winter Activity Guide

We believe that everyone should learn how to swim. That’s why we offer swimming lessons and aquatic fitness opportunities for all ages. It’s never too late to learn! We offer Adult Swimmer and Fitness Swimmer lessons, as well as more advanced stroke mechanics classes.

Our adult and teen swimming lessons are registered programs to provide consistency of instruction and learning progression. All of these programs are instructed by certified swimming instructors, and we work with you to meet your goals.

Portage Pool is affiliated with Lifesaving Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories, and Portage Pool staff are able to train you in the following:

• Workplace approved first aid courses;
• Lifesaving courses such as the Bronze Medal programs;
• Lifeguard courses and re-certifications;
• Lifesaving instructor training; and

Check out the Community Activity Guide for leadership course listings, or contact Portage Pool to find out how to become a lifeguard and swimming instructor.

Aquafit classes are available as a registered or drop in program, taught by certified aquatic fitness instructors. It’s a full-body workout targeting muscular strength, endurance, and cardiovascular fitness, all while being easy on the joints. You don’t need to know how to swim to participate, meaning that Aquafit is great for all ability levels.

Registration for programs will remain open until the end of the first class (except for leadership programs), provided the minimum registration has been met one week prior to class start. You can register online at www.boldcenter.ca/ActiveLLBC, in-person Portage Pool or the Bold Centre, or by calling 780-623-6777 (Portage Pool) or 780-623-3829 (Bold Centre).

Full payment is required at the time of registration to hold your spot. Accepted forms of payment include debit, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, cheque, or cash. There is a $20 NSF charge for insufficient funds or stopped cheques.

If a waitlist spot becomes available, you will receive a call that there is space available. This spot will be held for 24 hours and then opened up to the next person on the waitlist or to the general public.

We are not able to offer make-up lessons for missed classes. Leadership classes require 100% attendance for completion.

Classes or programs may be combined or canceled due to low enrolment. To ensure programs run, please register at least one week before the class start date. Participants will be notified if classes are combined or canceled and transfer or refund options will be provided.

Participants can transfer to a different class, provided space is available and it is done prior to the second lesson of the class.

Withdrawals within 7 days of the start of the class or program will be charged a $10 administration fee. For withdrawals less than 2 days (48 hours) prior to the start of class or program no refunds will be given without a doctor’s note or supporting documentation.

Unless otherwise indicated, classes will not be offered on any statutory holidays. Programs may also be canceled in the event of severe weather.

Portage Pool Aquafit classes are available for registration and drop-in. FCSS Senior Aquafit is a drop-in program.