Cameron Heights Pool is currently closed. Please subscribe to this page to get an email when we update this page.
On this page:
- Pool closure
- Contact information
- Parking and transit
- Swimming lessons
- Public swimming schedule
- Swimming fees
- Swim admission guidelines
- In the neighbourhood
Pool closure
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and school closures, Cameron Heights Pool is currently closed. Please subscribe to this page to get an email when we update this page.
Find another pool or community centre.
Contact information
Address: 301 Charles Street East
Phone number: 519-741-2482
Parking and transit
Free parking is available off Charles Street East or Stirling Ave
These Grand River Transit (GRT) routes stop near Cameron Heights Pool:
- ION light rail transit, Kitchener Market station on Charles Street East
- Route 2 on Stirling Avenue South
- Route 3 on Charles Street East
- Route 7 on Charles Street East
Plan your route with GRT’s trip planner.
GRT no longer offers paper bus tickets. Fare payment information is available on their website.
Bike racks are available at Cameron Heights Pool.
Swimming lessons
Cameron Heights Pool is currently closed. Please subscribe to this page to get an email when we add new swimming lessons.
Public swimming schedule
We offer these public swimming programs:
- Lane swim
- Family swim
- Women’s only swim
Check our swim program descriptions page to learn more about a specific program.
Find upcoming swimming programs and register a program on ActiveNet.
Swimming fees
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Child (0-17) and senior (55+) |
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Family |
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| Apply for lower fees |
| Through our leisure access program, you can apply for lower fees for city-run programs. Find out if you're eligible and learn how to apply on our leisure access page. |
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Get leisure support |
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If you or your child has a disability, you can apply for an inclusion membership to get leisure support. Support can include personal assistance for leisure activities (PAL). |
Swim admission guidelines
- 0-6 years: must be within 1 arm's reach of someone 12 years or older at all times, including if swim test has been passed (2:1 ratio)
- 7-9 years: may swim alone if they pass the swim test, if not they must be within 1 arm's reach of someone 12 years or older at all times (3:1 ratio)
- 10+ years: may swim alone
- 12+ years: may supervise other swimmers (see ratios above)
- deep end swimmers: All swimmers must pass the swim test to enter the deep end. Swimmers of any age may be asked to complete the swim test at the discretion of the lifeguards.
To pass the swim test, swimmers must be able to comfortably perform a recognizable stroke on their front for a minimum of 15 meters with the ability to put their face in the water and take at least one (1) breath without putting their feet on the bottom of the pool.
Children ages 7-9 who successfully complete the test, or have completed Level H, will receive a Swim Test Card. Swim test cards must be presented prior to admission to a recreational swim.
Forgot your Swim Test Card? You will be required to complete another swim test.
In the neighbourhood
Cameron Heights Pool is a part of Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute.
Kaufman Park is behind Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute. The park has tennis courts, a soccer field and running track.