September 2026 Newsletter
Last Toonie Swim of the Summer:
Join us Friday, September 4 from 6pm-8pm for our final Toonie Swim of the summer. Admission is just $2 for all ages.
Toonie Swims won’t be offered as part of our fall schedule, so be sure to join us!
Upcoming Holiday Closures:
Please note that the CGAC will be closed on the following statutory holidays for the remainder of 2026:
• Labour Day, Monday, September 7
• National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Wednesday, September 30
• Thanksgiving Day, Monday, October 12
• Remembrance Day, Wednesday, November 11
These holiday closures are a change from our usual operating schedule so we encourage patrons to plan their visits accordingly.
Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to welcoming you back following each holiday.
Fall Hours Are Coming:
Please plan your visits accordingly. We look forward to seeing you this fall!
Fall Fun Swims:
Our Fall Fun Swims are starting soon!
Starting Saturday, September 12 & Sunday, September 13, spend your weekend afternoons making a splash with us from 2pm-4pm!
Take a ride down the water slides, make a splash off the diving boards, or swing into the pool on the Tarzan rope! Amenities will be open in rotation throughout the swims.
Fall #1 Fitness Schedule:
Our next session runs September 8 – November 1 with plenty of opportunities to move, stay active, and find a class that fits your routine.
Check out the Fall #1 Fitness Class Schedule and start planning your fall workouts!
Click here to view the schedule.
Fall Leadership Courses:
Whether you're starting your lifesaving journey or ready to take the next step toward becoming a lifeguard or instructor, we have several courses coming up this fall at the CGAC!
• Bronze Cross + Intermediate First Aid
Starts September 10 | $285
• Bronze Medallion + Basic First Aid
Starts September 12 | $270
• Swim Instructor
Starts September 14 | $280
• National Lifeguard Pool
Starts September 15 | $300
• Lifesaving Instructor
Starts October 1 | $280
Course dates, times, prerequisites and other important information vary by course. Click here for full course details.
Register online or call us at (506) 658-4715 to reserve your spot
Pool Availability:
Check our weekly pool schedule on:
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Lobby info board
Drop-In ID Requirement:
A friendly reminder that all drop-in visitors aged 16 and older are required to provide acceptable identification when their CGAC account is first created or verified.
Acceptable identification may include:
• Provincial driver's licence
• Passport
• Other approved government-issued photo identification
Ages 16–18: A valid student ID may also be accepted. Advance verification by a parent or legal guardian may also be available for those without government-issued photo identification.
Your ID is visually verified only. It will not be scanned, copied, photographed or retained, and identification numbers will not be recorded.
Drop-in visitors aged 16 and older who cannot provide an acceptable form of identification or complete an approved verification option will not be permitted to enter for drop-in access.
Save time before you arrive! Click here to create your CGAC account in advance or call us at (506) 658-4715.
If your account has not yet been verified, please arrive a few minutes early, especially for busy activities such as Toonie Swims and Fun Swims.
Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and welcoming environment at the CGAC.
Chase the Ace:
Support Recreation, Wellness, Arts, and Culture in Greater Saint John while getting a chance to win big!
The Canada Games Aquatic Centre, Imperial Theatre, and Saint John Arts Centre have partnered to launch Chase the Ace, a community fundraiser featuring weekly prizes and a progressive jackpot that continues to grow until the Ace of Spades is found.
Current Jackpot: Over $2,300
Cards Remaining: 45
Next Draw: Thursday, September 3 at 8:00pm
Draw Location: Market Square Atrium
Ticket Prices:
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1 for $5
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3 for $10
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7 for $20
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Canada Games Aquatic Centre
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Imperial Theatre
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Saint John Arts Centre
E-transfer to chase@aquatics.nb.ca and include your name and phone number in the message.
Please Note: Advance ticket sales and e-transfers close Thursdays at 11:00am.
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Tickets are non-refundable
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Must be 19 years of age or older to purchase and to win
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Purchasers must be physically located in New Brunswick at the time of purchase
Frequently Asked Questions and the Full Rules of Play are available at participating partner locations or click here.
Help Bring Fiddle Edd to Life!
We're looking for a talented seamstress, costume maker, or mascot designer to create a custom mascot costume for our beloved friend, Fiddle Edd.
If you have experience creating mascot costumes or know someone who does, we'd love to hear from you!
Contact us at: jenna.brown@aquatics.nb.ca
Please share this opportunity with anyone who might be interested!
Massage Therapy Clinic On-Site:
Did you know there's a Massage Therapy Clinic located right in our facility?
The Healthy Touch Massage Therapy Clinic offers:
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Massage Therapy
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Acupuncture
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Cupping Therapy
CGAC members receive a special member rate.
To book an appointment, call (506) 674-4221, message The Healthy Touch on Facebook, or email cgacmassage@gmail.com.