Grand Opening of the Yellowknife Aquatic Centre

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

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.

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.

The City looks forward to celebrating this milestone with the community and showcasing the full potential of Yellowknife’s new Aquatic Centre.

For more information on the Aquatic Centre, visit www.yellowknife.ca/AquaticCentre.
To register for a Free Swim slot, visit the PerfectMind Booking System.