Aquatic Centre Schedule

The East Hants Aquatic Centre is open!
HOURS:
Monday to Friday 6:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sunday 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
General Inquiries?
- Phone: 902-758-3467
- Email: recreation@easthants.ca
AGE POLICIES & GENERAL POLICIES
It is mandatory that you shower with soap & water before entering the pool deck.
Change Rooms
The aquatic centre is equipped with three change rooms.
Parent/Guardian Policy
- Children 7 years of age or younger must remain within arm’s reach of a parent or guardian (16+ years) at a ratio of 1 adult for every 2 children (7& under) in the Aquatic Centre.
- Youth 8-11 years old must have a parent or guardian in the building at all times.
- Children 12+ can swim on their own without an adult present.
- Children under the age of 3 are free with guardian admission.
Spa (Hot Tub)
- Children under the age of 12 are not allowed in the Spa unless supervised by a person who is 16 years of age or older.
- The maximum capacity for our hot tub is 19 people at a time.
- There is a 15 minute time limit.
Water Slide
- You must be 1.2 metres tall to ride the water slide.
- Parental or adult supervision is recommended.
- NO tubes, mats or life jackets permitted while riding the water slide.
- Our slide is to be used by one person at a time. You must wait until the person ahead of you has exited the slide before you may go.
- You must always go feet first.
- There is a 248 lb weight restriction.
Climbing Wall
- Our climbing wall can only be used by one person at a time.
- It is important that you look to make sure no one is below you when you drop.
- There is a 248 lb weight restriction.
Lane Etiquette
- Each lane is designated a different speed: Fast, Medium, or Slow. Consider your abilities relative to those already in the lane and decide on the lane in which you’d feel most comfortable.
- Always swim in a counter-clockwise direction, even if only two of you are in the lane. This will help ensure there is no confusion for anyone who wants to join your lane.
POOL REGULATIONS
- No person infected with a communicable disease or having open sores on the body shall enter the pool.
- No food or beverage except water is permitted on the pool deck.
- Ensure you are not ill–including having conditions such as diarrhea, vomiting, open sores, bandages, head colds, discharging ears or noses, or ear infections.
- Persons with related symptoms should not enter the pool until 48 hours after cessation of these symptoms.
- No person shall bring a glass container onto the deck or into the pool.
- No person shall pollute the water in the pool in any manner.
- Spitting, spouting of water or blowing nose in the pool or on the deck is prohibited.
- No person shall engage in boisterous play in or about the pool.
- Anyone not toilet trained must wear water resistant swimwear to prevent contamination of the pool. Cloth or disposable diapers are not accepted.
- Ensure all children and non-swimmers are supervised (within arm’s reach at all times) by a responsible person of at least 16 years of age.
- Outdoor footwear and strollers are not permitted on the pool deck.
Contact Info
Phone: 902-758-3467