Yellowknife Aquatic Centre Grand Opening
The City of Yellowknife is excited to announce the official Grand Opening of the Yellowknife Aquatic Centre on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Following a successful soft opening in May, the facility has already welcomed thousands of users and received overwhelmingly positive feedback on its award-winning accessible amenities, improved program availability, and enhanced staff-to-user service ratios.
The Grand Opening celebration, titled the Big Splash Bash, marks the full operational launch of this state-of-the-art community facility. Residents and visitors of all ages are invited to join us in this free of charge, ultimate pool party fun!
Highlights include:
– Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony: 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
– Dene Drummers Drumming and Drum Dance Performance
– Free access to one of the five registration-required swim sessions
– Exhibit showcasing the facility’s design and development journey
– Live DJ music
– Giveaways, cupcakes, and snacks from My African Cuisine in YK
– Professional photographer on site and chance to be featured in future City materials
– Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony: 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
– Dene Drummers Drumming and Drum Dance Performance
– Free access to one of the five registration-required swim sessions
– Exhibit showcasing the facility’s design and development journey
– Live DJ music
– Giveaways, cupcakes, and snacks from My African Cuisine in YK
– Professional photographer on site and chance to be featured in future City materials
Important reminders:
Spots for a free swim session are limited, and pre-registration is required for all attendees, regardless of age. Registered swimmers are reminded to arrive swim-ready to maximize their experience.
Spots for a free swim session are limited, and pre-registration is required for all attendees, regardless of age. Registered swimmers are reminded to arrive swim-ready to maximize their experience.
Available Free Swim session times:
– 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
– 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
– 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
– 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
– 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
– 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
– 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
– 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
– 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
– 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
The City looks forward to celebrating this milestone with the community and showcasing the full potential of Yellowknife’s new Aquatic Centre.
To register for a Free Swim, visit the PerfectMind Booking System.
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