Heath Pool and Widnall Pool are now closed for the season.  See you next summer!


The City of Thunder Bay is home to two seasonal outdoor pools. You can also learn more about our local Beaches and Splash Pads for swim and water play, find out about jobs at Volunteer Pool, Churchill Pool or the Seasonal Outdoor Facilities, and volunteer opportunities at the pools and around the city.

Admission standards

As part of our commitment to providing safe and enjoyable aquatic programs for swimmers of all ages, we enforce the admission standards provided to us by the Ministry of Health. Please keep the following in mind when visiting our pools:

  • There must be one supervising caregiver for every 2 children under the age of 6.
  • There must be one supervising caregiver for every 4 non-swimming children aged 6 to 9.
  • In both cases, the supervising caregiver must be able to give immediate assistance.

If you have any questions please call your local pool.

Art Widnall Pool

820 Minnesota St., 807-623-1480

Pool amenities

Widnall Pool has:

  • 25 metre L-shaped outdoor pool
  • Diving board
  • Accessible change rooms
  • Wading pool
  • Spray tree
  • Accessible lift
  • Stair entry
  • Slide

Recreational swim schedule

Sundays

Public swimming 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Mondays

  • Toonie Swimming Lessons 11:00 am -11:45 am
  • Length Swimming 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Public swimming 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Public swimming 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Tuesdays

  • Toonie Swimming Lessons 11:00 am -11:45 am
  • Length Swimming 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Public swimming 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Public swimming 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Wednesdays

  • Toonie Swimming Lessons 11:00 am -11:45 am
  • Length Swimming 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Public swimming 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Family swimming 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Thursdays

  • Toonie Swimming Lessons 11:00 am -11:45 am
  • Length Swimming 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Public swimming 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Public swimming 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Fridays

  • Toonie Swimming Lessons 11:00 am -11:45 am
  • Length Swimming 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Public swimming 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Public swimming 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Saturdays

  • Public swimming 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Public swimming 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Rates

There are no fees for using our outdoor facilities.

Swimming lessons

Toonie swimming lessons are taught by Lifesaving Society qualified instructors. It is a great opportunity to learn to swim, become a better swimmer and get some exercise. Toonie Lessons will run at Art Widnall Pool Monday-Friday 11:00-11:45 starting July 8th until August 16th. *No Registration required. 

Pool rental

Please call the pool for more information.

Birthday parties

Please call the pool for more information.

Special Events

Art Widnall Pool Festival Day

Tuesday, August 13th from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 

Heath Park Pool

1251 Heath St., 807-475-0522

Pool amenities

Heath Pool has:

  • 33 metre outdoor pool
  • Stair entry into pool
  • Slide

Recreational swim schedule

Sundays

  • Public Swimming 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Mondays

  • Toonie Lessons 11:00 am - 11:45 am
  • Length Swimming 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 
  • Public Swimming 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Public Swimming 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Tuesdays

  • Aquabics 11:00 am - 11:45 am
  • Length Swimming 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 
  • Public Swimming 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Family Swimming 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Wednesdays

  • Toonie Lessons 11:00 am - 11:45 am
  • Length Swimming 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 
  • Public Swimming 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Public Swimming 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Thursdays

  • Aquabics 11:00 am - 11:45 am
  • Length Swimming 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 
  • Public Swimming 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Family Swimming 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Fridays

  • Toonie Lessons 11:00 am - 11:45 am
  • Length Swimming 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 
  • Public Swimming 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Public Swimming 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Saturdays

  • Public swimming 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Public swimming 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

 

Rates

There are no fees for using our outdoor facilities.

Swimming lessons

Toonie swimming lessons are taught by Lifesaving Society qualified instructors. It is a great opportunity to learn to swim, become a better swimmer and get some exercise. Toonie Lessons will run at Heath Park Pool Monday, Wednesday & Friday 11:00-11:45 starting July 8th until August 16th. *No Registration required. 

Special Events

Heath Park Pool Festival Day

Thursday, Aug 15 from 1:00 pm - 5 :00 pm

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