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W i n t e r 2020

leisure

A world
   of activities
 for you to enjoy!

                     Winter 2020 / General Information 1
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Y o u r a c t i v i t i e s at a g l a n c e                     a c t i v i t i e s by a g e g r o u p

                                                                 general public
                                                                 Programs and Events / 9-14
                                                                 Aquatic Activities / 24-27
                                                                 Physical Activities / 33
                                                                 Cultural Activities / 38, 43

                                                                 Children (up to age 5)
                                                                 Programs and Events / 9-14
                                                                 Aquatic Activities / 16-18, 24-27

04                            32
                                                                 Physical Activities / 32-33
                                                                 Cultural Activities / 38-43

General                       Physical                           Children (6 to 12)
information                   activities
                                                                 Programs and Events / 9-14
Registration / 04             Activities for Children            Aquatic Activities / 16-18, 24-27, 29
Activities at                 and Parents / 32-33
                                                                 Physical Activities / 32-33
Terra-Cotta Park / 05         Activities for Adults
                                                                 Cultural Activities / 38-43
Adresse Book / 06             and Seniors / 33-37
Associations and Community    Weight Room –                      Teenagers (13 to 17)
Organizations / 07-08         Aquatic Centre / 37
                                                                 Programs and Events / 9-14
                                                                 Aquatic Activities / 16-22, 24-27, 30-31
                                                                 Physical Activities / 33, 37
                                                                 Cultural Activities / 44-45

                                                                 Adults
                                                                 Programs and Events / 9-14

09                                                               Aquatic Activities / 19-28, 31
                                                                 Physical Activities / 33-37
PROGRAMS                                                         Cultural Activities / 46-55
and eventS
                                                                 Seniors
Holidays / 09

                              38
                                                                 Programs and Events / 15
Preschool Program / 09
                                                                 Aquatic Activities / 23
2020 Pointe-Claire
Artisan Show / 09             cultural                           Physical Activities / 33-37
Special Events / 10-11        activities

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                                                                 Activities for the whole family are found under
Night of reading / 11         Activities for Children,
                                                                 the heading "General Public".
Spring Break / 12-13          Families and the General
                              Public / 38-43                     Activities specifically designed for seniors are found
Earth Day / 14
                              Activities for                     in the "Seniors" category. See the "Adults" category
Aid for Seniors / 15
                              Teenagers / 44-45
                                                                 for other activities for seniors.

16
                              Activities for Adults / 46-55

aquatic
activitieS
Aquatic Centre / 16-24        56
Recreational Swimming / 24    MAP
Competitive Clubs / 25                                        Published by the City of Pointe-Claire
Nautical Activities / 26-31                                   www.pointe-claire.ca                     twitter.com/pointe_claire
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a m e s s a g e f r o m t h e m ay o r

                                  A vibrant city in every season!
                                  Dear Citizens,

                                  After a busy summer and fall filled with new developments, it gives me great pleasure to present
                                  this Winter–Spring 2020 Leisure Pointe-Claire guide, where you will find all of the cultural
                                  activities, sports and day camps available in your city, with something for all tastes, ages and
                                  interests.

                                  Pointe-Claire boasts exceptional indoor and outdoor facilities that are a source of great pride
                                  for us. These places are bustling with the many activities that take place there. We invite you to
                                  take full advantage of them, whether it be alone, as a family or with friends.
  john belvedere                  In the centre of the city, the beautiful Terra-Cotta Park is one of these special places. With its
  mayor
                                  4.4 kilometres of hiking trails, this 40-hectare woodland offers extraordinary opportunities to
                                  enjoy nature just steps from home. To make the most of it, a special program of activities is
                                  planned there from January to May.

                                  One Saturday a month, we invite you to rediscover this park through various daytime and
                                  evening activities, such as hiking, snowshoeing, enjoying tales and games, and of course,
                                  hot chocolate! In the spring, you can take part in a cleaning bee to beautify the park
                                  or observe birds in their environment with the help of an expert.

                                  Those who prefer to stay warm will not be disappointed! Whether it be the Holiday cultural
                                  program, the Night of Reading, or the family sockhop, everyone will have their share of fun,
                                  entertainment and culture as 2020 gets underway.

                                  Enjoy!

                                  John Belvedere
                                  Mayor

your city council

CLAUDE COUSINEAU                  PAUL BISSONNETTE                   KELLY THORSTAD-CULLEN             Tara Stainforth
Councillor                        Councillor                         Councillor                        Councillor
District 1 – Cedar / Le Village   District 2 – Lakeside              District 3 – Valois               District 4 – Cedar Park Heights

CYNTHIA HOMAN                     David Webb                         Eric Stork                        Brent Cowan
Councillor                        Councillor                         Councillor                        Councillor
District 5 – Lakeside Heights     District 6 – Seigniory             District 7 – Northview            District 8 – Oneida
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GENERAL                                                    R E G I S T R AT I O N             / ludik.pointe-claire.ca

INFORMATION
                                                           Rates are subject to change without notice.

                                                           Aquatic Centre
Online registration is required                            Winter session: Registration underway until Sunday, January 5, at 9 p.m.
for most activities.                                       Spring session
                                                           Residents: Starting Monday, February 17, at 7 p.m.
Go to ludik.pointe-claire.ca.                              Non-residents: Starting Tuesday, February 25, at 7 p.m.
• Residents: Have a MULTI Card                             Registration assistance: February 17 and 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. at 514-630-1355
  number on hand for each family member                    Spring session dates and prices will be posted on our website in mid-February.
  you want to register.                                    Nautical Activities (Canoe Kayak)
• Non-residents: Have the LUDIK number                     Winter session: Registration underway
  on hand for each person registering.                     Spring, summer and fall sessions
                                                           Residents: Starting Wednesday, April 1, at 7 p.m. / Non-residents: Starting Tuesday, April 14, at 9 a.m.
• Payment is by American Express,
                                                           Spring session begins: Monday, May 4
  Mastercard or Visa.
                                                           Summer session begins: Thursday, June 25
Payment in instalments is accepted
in some cases. Contact the relevant
                                                           Cultural Centre
department for more information.                           Residents: Starting Tuesday, January 7, at 7 p.m.
                                                           Non-residents: Starting Thursday, January 9, at 7 p.m.
Prices include all applicable taxes.
                                                           Same registration dates for activities at the Noël-Legault Centre.
                                                           Registration assistance: January 7 and 9, from 7 to 9 p.m. at 514-630-1366
                                                           “Learning Through Play” Preschool Program:
                                                           Registration starting on Tuesday, January 28, at 9 a.m. Information: 514-630-1220, ext. 1774
                                                           Suzuki Flute and Violin Program:
                                                           Registration underway. Information: 514-630-1220, ext. 1777
  MULTI CARD                                               Recreation
  it allows residents to:
                                                           Preschool Skating Program: Registration underway
  • register for activities offered by the City            Registration will continue as long as space is available.

  • receive free services                                  Information: 514-630-1214

  • obtain preferential pricing on activities              Spring Break Camp
  • obtain priority passes for special events              Residents: Starting Tuesday, January 7, at 7 p.m.
  Obtain or renew your MULTI card at the                   Non-residents: Starting Tuesday, January 21, at 9 a.m.
  Central Library, the Aquatic Centre or                   Day Camps
  City Hall.
                                                           Residents: Starting Wednesday, April 1, at 7 p.m.
  For the full list of advantages and renewal              Non-residents: Starting Tuesday, April 14, at 9 a.m.
  conditions: www.pointe-claire.ca.                        Registration assistance: April 1, from 7 to 9 p.m. at 514-630-1366
                                                           For more information: 514-630-1214 (Recreation)
                                                           514-630-1220 (Cultural Centre) I 514-630-1256 (Nautical Activities)

                LIBRARY
                                                           Library
                                                           Residents: Starting Tuesday, January 7, at 7 p.m.
                                   BOB-BIRNIE
                                     ARENA
                                                           Non-residents: Starting Thursday, January 9, at 7 p.m. Registration in person for children
                                                           and teens. Family membership required.
   AQUATIC                                      PUBLIC
   CENTRE                                       WORKS      Adult book clubs: Registration in person only.
                                                           Registration assistance: January 7 and 9, from 6 to 9 p.m. at 514-630-1225
                                                           Computers will be available at the Central Library.

  PROOF OF                                  INSPECTION –
                                                           COSTS AND REFUNDS
                   STEWART HALL
  RESIDENCE      CULTURAL CENTRE               PUBLIC      Activities for children and teens: Activities are free for Library members. Library
                                              SECURITY
                                                           membership is free for young people residing or attending a high school in Pointe-Claire.
                                                           If you have registered for an activity and cannot attend, please let us know at least
                                                           24 hours in advance at 514-630-1218, ext. 1623; otherwise, a fee will be applied.
                                                           Activities for adults: If the activity is cancelled, the registration fees will be refunded in full.
                                                           If a participant cancels, a refund will be granted when there is a serious reason
                                                           for cancelling and the request is made before the activity begins.

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O U T D OOR A CTIVITIES AT
T e r r a-C ot ta N AT U R A L Pa r k!                                                                           NEW!
                                                                                                              Winter trails
Terra-Cotta Natural Park is an urban woodland of high ecological and recreational value.
                                                                                                          maintained with
Discover or rediscover this urban green space with a program that will thrill you at
                                                                                                          a snow groomer.
every turn!
The meeting place for activities is at the Terra-Cotta entrance
100 Terra-Cotta Avenue

Saturday, January 18 – 6 to 9 p.m.      Saturday, March 14 – 6 to 9 p.m.             Saturday, May 25 –
An evening of tales, legends            Lantern hike                                 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
and a lantern hike                      • Tale, legend and hot chocolate:            Public Works Day
• Tale, legend and hot chocolate:         bring your reusable cup.                   As part of Public Works Week
  bring your reusable cup.               English tale: 7 p.m.
                                                                                     • Pop-up playground:
 French tale: 7 p.m.                    Free snowshoe rental: reservation              under the supervision of instructors,
Free snowshoe rental: reservation       required at tp@pointe-claire.ca                children and their parents climb, explore,
required at tp@pointe-claire.ca         514-630-1230                                   jump around, twirl and build an imaginary
514-630-1230                                                                           world. Kids have fun being… kids!
                                        Bring your flashlight!
Bring your flashlight!                                                               • Birdwatching hike:
                                                                                       a morning of discovery guided by an
                                                                                       ornithologist to learn about birds
                                        Saturday, April 25 –                           and how to identify them. Bring your
Saturday, February 15 –                 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.                              binoculars, telescope and identification
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.                                                                      guides. Binoculars will be available at no
                                        Earth Day – Buckthorn                          charge (limited quantity).
Hiking and fun in the snow              weeding and cleaning
                                                                                     Hike begins at 10 a.m.
Free- and active-play workshop:         bee at the park
under the supervision of instructors,   Take part in the bee to weed this invasive
children climb, explore, jump around,   species that threatens the balance of
twirl and build an imaginary world.     ecosystems.
Kids have fun being… kids!              Bring gloves, pruning sheers and
• Tale, legend and hot chocolate:       a water bottle.
  bring your reusable cup.
 English tale: 9:30 a.m.
 French tale: 10:30 a.m.
• Free snowshoe rental: reservation
  required at tp@pointe-claire.ca
  514-630-1230

 Outdoor winter activities
 Enjoy some snowshoeing or a Nordic walk with family and friends
 on the trails at Terra-Cotta Natural Park.

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Address book

Unless otherwise indicated,        Bob-Birnie Arena                        Public Library                         Noël-Legault Centre
municipal facilities are closed                                                                                   245 Du Bord-du-Lac -
                                   58 Maywood Avenue                       bibliotheque@pointe-claire.ca
on the following dates:                                                                                           Lakeshore Road
                                   514-630-1211                            biblio.pointe-claire.ca
• Tuesday, December 24,            arenabobbirnie@pointe-claire.ca         pcplteens.wordpress.com                514-630-1245
  Wednesday, December 25                                                   pcplblog.wordpress.com
                                   Opening hours
  and Thursday, December 26                                                                                       Stewart Hall
  Christmas Eve, Christmas
                                   January 3 to April 26                  	Central Library                       	Cultural Centre
                                   Every day from 7 a.m. to midnight
  Day and Boxing Day                                                       100 Douglas-Shand Avenue
                                                                                                                  176 Du Bord-du-Lac –
• Tuesday, December 31,            Nautical activities                     514-630-1218
                                                                           Loans: ext. 1624
                                                                                                                  Lakeshore Road
  Wednesday, January 1             514-630-1256                            Children’s Info: ext. 1623             514-630-1220
  and Thursday, January 2          nautiques@pointe-claire.ca              Reference: ext. 1630                   stewarthall@pointe-claire.ca
  New Year’s Eve, New Year’s                                                                                      Opening hours
                                                                           Opening hours
  Day and the following day       	Canoe Kayak                             Monday to Friday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.    Monday to Friday:
• Friday, April 10                 75 Du Bord-du-Lac –                     Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.             8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  Good Friday                      Lakeshore Road                          Sunday: 1 to 5 p.m.                    Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
                                   nautiques@pointe-claire.ca                                                     Sunday: 1 to 5 p.m.
• Sunday, April 12 and
  Monday, April 13                 Office hours                            Library – Valois 		                    Office hours
  Easter Sunday and Monday        	Until May 1                            	Branch                                 Monday, Tuesday and Thursday:
                                   Monday to Friday:                       68 Prince-Edward Avenue                8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Monday, May 18                   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.                                                         Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  Victoria Day                                                             514-630-1219
                                   Starting May 4:                                                                Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
                                   Monday to Thursday:                     Opening hours                          Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
City offices are closed from
                                   8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.                     Monday, Wednesday                      Sunday: 1 to 5 p.m.
December 24 to January 2,
                                   Friday: 8 a.m. to noon                  and Friday: 1 to 9 p.m.
inclusively.
                                                                           Saturday: 1 to 5 p.m.                  Art Gallery
For closing dates specific         Grande-Anse Chalet                      CLOSED Tuesday, Thursday               514-630-1254
to each department,                                                        and Sunday                             stewarthall@pointe-claire.ca
                                   90 Du Bord-du-Lac –
see information on the right.      Lakeshore Road                                                                 Opening hours
                                                                           Aquatic Centre                         Monday to Sunday: 1 to 5 p.m.
City Hall                          Recreation                              60 Maywood Avenue                      Wednesday: 1 to 9 p.m.
Opening hours                      Department                              514-630-1202
                                   94 Douglas-Shand Avenue                 aquatique@pointe-claire.ca             Art Rental and Sales
Until May 1
Monday to Friday:                  514-630-1214                            Opening hours                         	Services, Boutique,
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.             recreation@pointe-claire.ca             Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.    	Reading and
Starting May 4                     Office hours                            Saturday and Sunday:                  	Reference Room
                                                                           8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Monday to Thursday                	Until May 1                                                                    514-630-1221
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.                Monday to Friday:                       OPEN
                                                                                                                  Opening hours
Friday: 8 a.m. to noon             8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m.    April 10 and May 18,
                                                                           9 a.m. to 9 p.m.                       Monday to Friday: 1 to 5 p.m.
                                   Starting May 4
Multiservice counter                                                       April 12 and 13, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.      Wednesday: 1 to 9 p.m.
                                   Monday to Thursday:
Extended hours:                                                                                                   Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
                                   8 a.m. to noon and
Thursday until 7 p.m.                                                                                             Sunday: 1 to 5 p.m.
                                   12:45 to 4:30 p.m.
year round                         Friday: 8 a.m. to noon.

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c o m m u n i t y a s s o c i at i o n s a n d o r g a n i z at i o n s

Sports and                           Pétanque                             	Tennis                               Pointe-Claire
Recreational                         Les Amis de la pétanque              Private Courts (Clubs)                Golden Age Artists
Associations                         Yvon Calbert | 514-426-7288           For members only.                    Marlene Smyth | 514-630-7659
                                     calbery64@hotmail.com                 These clubs offer tennis lessons.    Jeannine Clément | 514-694-3242
Badminton                                                                  Alexandre-Bourgeau
                                     Ringette                              Tennis Club                          Claycrafters
Pointe-Claire Badminton Club
514-694-6062
                                     Pointe-Claire                         Charles Desrochers                   Pottery Studio
                                     Ringette Association                  514-694-7621                         514-630-1220, ext. 1740
                                     registrar@ringuettepointeclaire.ca
Baseball                             www.ringuettepointeclaire.ca          Clearpoint Tennis Club               www.claycrafters.ca

Baseball West Island                                                       514-630-1233
contact@baseballwestisland.com       Skating                               www.tennisclearpoint.com             Lakeshore
www.baseballwestisland.com
                                     Pointe-Claire Skating Club            Valois Tennis Club                  	Camera Club (LCC)
                                     514-630-1338                          514-630-1302                         www.lccphoto.org
Basketball                           info@cpapointeclaire.com              info@valoistennis.org
West Island Lakers                   www.cpapointeclaire.com               www.valoistennis.org                 Lakeshore Coin Club
Basketball Association                                                                                          46004 CST CTR
info@wilba.net                       Soccer                                                                     Pointe-Claire, QC H9R 5R4
www.wilba.net
                                     Pointe-Claire Amateur
                                                                          Youth Groups
                                     Soccer Association                                                         Lakeshore Creative
Boating                              info@soccerpointeclaire.com           Air Cadets                          	Stitchery Club
Pointe-Claire Yacht Club             www.soccerpointeclaire.com            514-296-6177
                                                                                                                info@lcsg-gtal.ca
514-695-2441                                                               690squadron@gmail.com
                                                                                                                www.lcsg-gtal.ca
                                                                           www.690squadron.com
info@pcyc.qc.ca                      Softball
www.pcyc.qc.ca
                                     Pointe-Claire Ladies’
                                                                           Army Cadets                          Lakeshore Stamp Club
                                     Softball League                                                            P.O. Box 1
	Curling                             pclsinfo@gmail.com                    514-630-1321
                                                                                                                Pointe-Claire, QC H9R 4N5
Pointe-Claire Curling Club                                                 2806armee@cadets.gc.ca
                                     Pointe-Claire Old Boys Softball
514-695-4324
                                     David Ward | 514-929-5357             Girl Guides Quebec                   Lakeshore
www.pointeclairecurling.com
                                     davidjward1957@gmail.com
                                                                           www.girlguides.ca                    Weavers Guild
Hockey                                                                                                          514-630-1220
                                     Tennis                                Scouts Canada                        www.tisserandsdu
Hockey West Island
info@hockeywestisland.org
                                     Public Courts                         www.scouts.ca
                                                                                                                lakeshoreweaversguild.org

hwi-registrar@hockeywestisland.org   Free of charge for residents
www.hockeywestisland.org             from May to December.

Pointe-Claire Oldtimers
                                     First come, first served.            Cultural Associations
Hockey Club                          Arthur-Séguin Park
514-244-8777
                                     365 Saint-Louis Avenue               	The Friends of the
www.pcot.ca                          Cedar Park Heights                   Pointe-Claire Library
                                     20 Robinsdale Avenue                  josiesciortino@yahoo.ca
Intermediate Hockey League
514-830-5967                         Ovide Park
www.pcihl.ca                         20 Ovide Avenue                       The Friends
                                     Northview Park                        of Stewart Hall
Lawn Bowling                         111 Viking Avenue                     514-630-1220
Pointe-Claire                        Valois Park                           stewarthallfriends@gmail.com
Lawn Bowling Club                    85 Belmont Avenue                     www.stewarthallfriends.com
Ann Ditmar | 514-694-2794
pclawnbowls@hotmail.com                                                    Stewart Hall Seniors
                                                                           514-630-1200, ext. 1774

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Les Amis                       Community                         NOVA West Island                    Friends for
 du Vieux-Moulin                Organizations                     514-695-8335                        Mental Health
 514-695-5650                                                     www.novawi.org                      514-636-6885
 514-426-7288                    West Island                                                          www.asmfmh.org
                                	Civic Advocacy                   West Island
 Stewart Hall Singers            514-694-5850                     Women's Centre                      West Island
	Auditions: 514-630-0331         info@wica-pcbo.com               514-695-8529                        Association for the
 www.stewarthallsingers.ca       www.volunteerwica.com            www.wiwc.ca                        	Intellectually
 West Island                                                                                          Handicapped (WIAIH)
                                 West Island                      	Our Place                          514-694-7090
	Youth Symphony                 Community Resources              Support for Young Parents           www.wiaih.qc.ca
	Orchestra (WIYSO)               514-694-6404                     514-694-3161, ext. 227
 450-424-0897                    info@crcinfo.ca                  www.amcal.ca                        Royal Canadian Legion
 info@osjwi.qc.ca                www.crcinfo.ca
                                                                                                      Pointe-Claire
 www.osjwi.qc.ca                                                  West Island Carrefour
                                 West Island Volunteer                                               	Branch No. 57
                                                                  jeunesse-emploi
 West Island                     Accompaniment Service            514-782-0433
                                                                                                      514-630-1301
                                                                                                      rclbranch57@gmail.com
 Woodturners                     514-694-3838                     www.cjeouestile.qc.ca
 Nigel Sears | 514-637-8244      www.abovas.com
                                                                                                      Pointe-Claire
 Jim Laberge | 450-458-2708                                       YMCA West Island
 wiwoodturners@gmail.com         Table de quartier sud                                                Horticultural Society
                                                                  514-630-9622
                                                                                                      514-695-3147
                                 de l’Ouest-de-l’île              www.ymcaquebec.org
                                                                                                      www.pteclairehort.org
 La Sinfonia de l’Ouest          www.tqsoi.org
 Stewart Grant | 514 426-5947                                    Big Brothers,
                                                                                                      Valois Community
 info@sinfonia.ca                West Island                    	Big Sisters
 www.sinfonia.ca                                                                                      Garden
                                	Community Shares                of West Island
                                                                                                      valoisgarden@hotmail.com
                                 514-695-8694                     514-538-6100
                                 www.partageaction.ca             www.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
                                                                                                      Village Community
                                 Corbeille de pain                CLSC du                             Garden
                                 Lac Saint-Louis                  Lac-Saint-Louis                     Normand Dupont | 514-695-4927
                                                                                                      normhel@msn.com
                                 514-894-5850                     514-697-4110
                                 www.corbeilledepain.com
                                                                                                      Alzheimer Groupe Inc.
                                 corbeilledepain@gmail.com        West Island
                                                                                                      (West Island)
                                                                  Palliative Care
                                                                                                      514-742-2233
                                                                  514-693-1718
                                                                                                      www.agiteam.org
                                                                  www.residencesoinspalliatifs.com

                                           outdoor rinks                                                   Enjoy winter
                                           Whether you’re a beginner skater or an avid hockey                  FUN!
                                           player or figure skater, come and enjoy winter fun with
                                           family and friends at one of the many rinks and
                                           icy surfaces!
                                           Schedules can be found on the City’s website
                                           at www.pointe-claire.ca.

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PROGRAM AND EVENTS

HOLIDAYS                                                                     PRESCHOOL
                                                                             PROGRAM
Free-Play                                Buffet-style
Activities                               Craft –                             Learning Through Play
During the Holidays,                     Decorated                           2020 – 2021
children can take                        Flowerpot                           A bilingual cultural preschool program.
part in a variety of
                                         Children paint a
activities: personalized                                                     Open House 2020
                                         flowerpot and
button craft, stamps,                                                        Reservations and information:
                                         decorate it using buttons.
free-play activities and more.                                               514-630-1220, ext. 1774
                                         With Janet Callary
Inquire at the Children’s Info desk.                                         STEWART HALL
                                         Library – Valois Branch
Central Library
                                         Friday, January 3
                                                                             Tuesday, January 28             open
                                                                             Starting at 9 a.m.
Friday, December 20, 2019,               Between 3:30 and 5 p.m. (English)                                   house
to Sunday, January 5, 2020                                                   Ages 3 to 5
(except civic holidays)                   Ages 7 to 12                       Reservations are required
                                          Free admission
During Library opening hours                                                 to visit the workshops. You can
 Ages 3 to 12                                                                also register your child on site.
 Free admission
                                         Buffet-style
                                         Craft – Pretty
Family Movie                             Pencil Jar
                                                                             2020 POINTE-CLAIRE
                                         Children create a
Family fun with a movie and popcorn!
                                         pencil jar using
                                                                             ARTISAN SHOW
Films presented in English will have
French subtitles and vice versa. Movie   various materials.                  Call for artisans
titles will be announced two weeks in    With Janet Callary and              Artisans interested in participating in
advance at the library, on the           Sasha Hoang                         the 2020 Pointe-Claire Artisan Show
biblio.pointe-claire.ca portal, and in   Central Library                     must contact the Stewart Hall Cultural
the Cultural@Connection newsletter.      Saturday, January 4                 Centre by the end of March
Sign up for the newsletter at            Any time between 2 and 3:30 p.m.    to be added to our mailing list.
www.pointe-claire.ca.                     Ages 6 to 12                       Each applicant will be asked to
Central Library                           Free admission
                                                                             submit a sample of their work to an
Friday, January 3                                                            independent jury of professionals.
10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. (French)                                               Kits and moulds, live plants,
1:30 to 3 p.m. (English)
                                         LEGO® Club Meetings
                                                                             photographs, and paintings
 General public                          Kids build something on their own   are not accepted.
 Free admission                          or with friends.
                                                                             Information:
                                         Central Library                     514-630-1220, ext. 1777
                                         Sunday, January 5 -
                                         Everything is possible
                                         Between 1:30 and 4:30 p.m.
                                          General public
                                          Free admission

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A world of activities - for you to enjoy! leisure - Ville de Pointe-Claire
SPECIAL EVENTS
General public, unless otherwise indicated.

Family Sockhop                          Demo Sundays at Stewart Hall            Wanted:
From the waltz to the floss, come       The Lakeshore Weavers Guild             presenters for
dance in your socks in the elegant      (spinning section) and the Lakeshore    the 2020 LEGO®
ballroom at Stewart Hall.               Creative Stitchery Guild demonstrate    Exhibit
Activity organized by the Library       their crafts and answer questions.      Those interested in
Stewart Hall                            Stewart Hall                            presenting their creations
Sunday, January 12                      Sundays                                 under the theme of Multiple
1:30 to 4 p.m.                          January 26, February 23,                LEGO® Universes at the 2020
 Library members only.                  March 15, April 19
                                                                                LEGO® Exhibit on March 21 are invited
 Registration required.                 2 to 4:30 p.m.
                                                                                to meet with two enthusiasts. Bring
                                         Free admission
                                                                                the construction(s) or photos of what
                                                                                you want to present.
Ice-Breaker Activity                    Family Skating Day                      With Sébastien Bouthillette and
                                                                                Anne-Marie Perreault –
Outdoor fun for the whole family.       Skating, entertainment, inflatable
                                                                                AFOL (Adult Fans of LEGO®)
For the complete list of activities,    games, music, hot chocolate and more.
visit www.pointe-claire.ca.                                                     Library – Valois Branch
                                        Hermitage Park                          Saturday, February 1
Northview Park                          (400 Hermitage Avenue)                  Between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m.
(111 Viking Avenue)                     Saturday, February 8                    You will be given an appointment time.
Saturday, January 18                    11 a.m. to 3 p.m.                        Library members only.
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.                        The activity will be cancelled          Registration required.
 There will be food stands on site. $    if the weather is not suitable
                                         for outdoor skating.
                                                                                2020 LEGO®
                                                                                Exhibit
                                                                                Sébastien Bouthillette,
                                                                                Anne-Marie Perreault,
                                                                                and other AFOL
                                                                                (Adult Fans of LEGO®)
                                                                                present an exhibit on the
                                                                                theme of Multiple LEGO®
                                                                                Universes in collaboration with citizens
                                                                                and students from École secondaire
                                                                                Félix-Leclerc and École primaire
                                                                                Pointe-Claire.
                                                                                Central Library
                                                                                Saturday, March 21
                                                                                12 to 4 p.m.
                                                                                 Free admission

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N U I T D E L A L E C T U R E (N I G H T O F R E A D I N G)

World Book and                           Nighttime Story Hour                     Jeu d'évasion
Copyright Day                            Special bilingual story hour             Become a true
Do you know why a                        celebrating night, sleep and             gentleman burglar
rose is given on                         bedtime stories.                         while playing
April 23 for World                       With Catherine Moncelet                  Arsène Lupin et le
Book Day? Come to the                    and Radha McAllister                     Grand Diamant Blanc
Library to get one and find              Central Library                          in a race for the jewel in
out how it all started!                                                           the heart of 20th century Paris!
                                         Saturday, January 18
Central Library                          6:30 to 7:15 p.m.                        Central Library
Thursday, April 23                                                                Saturday, January 18
Starting at 3 p.m.
                                         Ages 3 to 12, with parents
                                         Library members only.                    6 to 7 p.m. (French)
 Free admission                          Registration required.                    Adults
                                                                                   Registration required.
Cultural Rendez-
Vous 2020 –                              Reading and Games
There is no                              in the Library                           Unlock!
eARTh without                            Families are invited to come             Mystery Game
                                         and read or play games in the            Scheherazade is
ART!
                                         library while it is closed. Bring your   in grave danger!
Come celebrate the                       flashlights, sleeping bags or yoga       She only has one
relationship between art and             mats and get comfortable.                hour to tell the Sultan
nature during this year´s Cultural       Warm milk, hot chocolate and             a story, but she has run
Rendez-Vous event for both kids and      marshmallows will be served.             out of ideas. Her life is in your
adults, featuring a
                                         Central Library                          hands, so act fast!
variety of fun activities: dance,
music, entertainment, exhibitions,       Saturday, January 18                     Central Library
                                         7:15 to 9 p.m.                           Saturday, January 18
skill demonstrations, a zone for
children 5 and under, and art            Ages 3 to 12, with parents               6 to 7 p.m. (English)
                                         Library members only.
workshops. Also, sample local tasty                                                Adults
                                         Registration required.
treats and meet the producers                                                      Registration required.
at our small country market!
Stewart Hall
Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31                                               Aimer, incarner,
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.                                                                 écrire –
 Free admission                                                                   with Louise
                                                                                  Portal
                                                                                  Louise Portal will
Outdoor Activities at                                                             share her journey as
Terra-Cotta Natural Park!                                                         a woman shaped by her
                                                                                  careers as a novelist and actress:
Terra-Cotta Natural Park is an
                                                                                  The birth of her books, her writing
urban woodland of high ecological
                                                                                  rituals and the literary voice
and recreational value. Discover or
                                                                                  that has emerged.
rediscover this urban green space
with a program that will thrill you at                                            Wine and cheese will be served.
every turn!                                                                       Book signing.
 Details on page 5.                                                               Central Library
                                                                                  Saturday, January 18
                                                                                  7:15 to 9 p.m.
                                                                                  (French, with bilingual question-and-
                                                                                  answer period)
                                                                                   Adults
                                                                                   Free admission

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SPRING BREAK

Spring break camp                          Story Hour –                        Opéra-bonbon:
                                           Dogs, Dogs,                         l’aventure
A safe and fun environment
                                           Dogs!                               gourmande
for children during spring
break                                      Children take part in               d’Hansel et
                                           a story hour all about              Gretel
The program includes: recreational
                                           Man’s best friend.
swimming, a theme day, an outing,
                                           A craft will follow.
as well as many indoor and outdoor
                                           A dog will listen to the stories.
activities.
                                           Library – Valois Branch
JOHN RENNIE HIGH SCHOOL                    Saturday, February 29               Relive the tale savoured by candy
March 2 to 6                                                                   lovers everywhere with this fanciful,
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.                     With Martha Hyde
                                                                               playful concert.
Extended supervision hours:                1:30 to 2:30 p.m. (English)
                                                                               Cécile Muhire, soprano (Gretel);
7:15 to 8:30 a.m. / 4:30 to 6 p.m.         With Françoise Callamand-Mayer
                                                                               Charlotte Gagnon, mezzo-soprano
 Ages 5* to 12                             3:30 to 4:30 p.m. (French)
                                                                               (Hansel); Guillaume Rodrigue,
 *Must be in kindergarten                  Central Library                     actor-narrator;
 Camp                                      Sunday, March 1
                                                                               Carl Matthieu Neher, piano
 Resident: $150                            With Martha Hyde                                                  MUSIC WEEK
                                                                               STEWART HALL
 Non-resident: $215                        1:30 to 2:30 p.m. (English)
                                                                               Sunday, March 1
 Extended supervision                       Ages 3 to 6, with a parent         3 p.m. (French)
 (morning and afternoon)                    Library members only.
 Resident: $36                              Registration required.
                                                                                Ages 6 to 12 / Passes required
 Non-resident: $50         registration
                              begins
                           JANUARY 7 for   Free-Play                           Voice Dubbing Workshop
                             residents
                                           Activities                          Watching an animated film trailer,
                                                                               children do a voiceover for a character
                                           Children can take
                                                                               using text provided at the bottom
                                           part in a variety of
                                                                               of the screen.
                                           activities: perso-
NFB Family                                 nalized button craft,               With Bataclan Productions
Movie –                                    stamps, free-play activities,       Central Library
Hockey Special                             and more. Inquire at the            Monday, March 2
Family fun with                            Children’s Info desk.               10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (English)
three films and                                                                1:30 to 4 p.m. (French)
                                           Central Library
popcorn!                                   Saturday, February 29                Ages 8 to 12
Movie titles are:                          to Sunday, March 8                   Library members only.
                                           During library opening hours         Registration required.
• Wapos Bay – Jouer pour soi,
  c’est pas hockey by Dennis Jackson;
                                           Library – Valois Branch
• Le chandail by Sheldon Cohen,
                                           Activities: puzzles, colouring
  based on the book by Roch Carrier
                                           Saturday, February 29,
• Le violon de Gaston by                   Monday, March 2,
  André Melançon.                          Wednesday, March 4,
                                           Friday, March 6
Central Library
                                           Saturday, March 7
Friday, February 28                        During library opening hours
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (French)
                                            Ages 3 to 12
 Age 7 and up, and parents                  Free admission
 Free admission

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SPRING BREAK

The Beginnings                            Enigmatic Engineering                   Fun Caravan:
of Bing Bang                              Endeavours                              Afternoon of
                                          Children, with or without their         Games at the
                                          parents, use ingenuity to find          Art Gallery
                                          solutions to a variety of               Young people are
                                          engineering challenges.                 invited to an afternoon of
Trace the evolution of rhythm,
                                          With Christine Laurent                  games at the Art Gallery. They
through several musical traditions
                                          Central Library                         will try out various giant games and
from around the world!
                                          Wednesday, March 4 – 5th challenge
                                                                                  attend the activation of the games for
Marton Maderspach and                                                             the Mystic Toolkit exhibition.
Bruno Roy, percussion                     Ages 9 to 12 (with or without parent)
                             MUSIC WEEK   1:30 to 2:30 p.m.                       Stewart Hall Art Gallery
STEWART HALL
                                          Ages 7 to 9 (with parent)               Friday, March 6
Tuesday, March 3                                                                  1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
                                          3 to 4 p.m.
1 p.m. (English)
                                           Library members only.                   Age 7 and up
Ages 6 to 12                                                                       Free admission
Passes required                            Registration required.

                                          Story Hour –                            LEGO® Club Meetings
Family Movie
                                          Food, Glorious Food!                    Kids build something on their
Family fun with a movie and popcorn!                                              own or with friends.
Films presented in English will have      A bilingual story hour on nutrition.
                                          A craft will follow.                    Central Library
French subtitles and vice versa. Movie
titles will be announced two weeks in                                             Saturday, March 7 –
                                          With Martha Hyde and
                                                                                  Dinosaurs, turtles and snakes
advance at the library, on the            Catherine Moncelet
biblio.pointe-claire.ca portal, and in                                            10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
                                          Central Library
the Cultural@Connection newsletter.       Thursday, March 5
                                                                                   Ages 5 to 12
Sign up for the newsletter at                                                      Free admission
                                          10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
www.pointe-claire.ca.                      Ages 3 to 6, with a parent
Central Library                            Library members only.
                                           Registration required.
                                                                                  Toxique Trottoir –
Tuesday, March 3 (English)
10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
                                                                                  Les Mamizelles
Wednesday, March 4 (French)
10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.                     Buffet-style
Friday, March 6 (English)
                                          Craft – Artistic
6:30 to 8 p.m.                            Placemat
                                                                                  Mamie Nouche sets off to
General public                            Children have fun
                                                                                  find her lost cat on a quest set
Free admission                            cutting up magazines
                                                                                  to music inspired by the Charleston,
                                          to create their own
                                                                                  swing and jazz, with a retro feel.
                                          decoupage placemat,
                                                                                  Artists: Ines Canepa,
                                          which will then be laminated.
                                                                                  Hélène de Blois,
                                          With Christine Laurent
                                                                                  Muriel De Zangroniz             MUSIC WEEK
                                          Library – Valois Branch
                                                                                  STEWART HALL
                                          Friday, March 6                         Sunday, March 8
                                          3:30 to 5 p.m.                          3 p.m. (French)
                                           Ages 5 to 12                            Age 3 and up
                                           Free admission                          Passes required

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POINTE-CLAIRE                             e a rt h d ay
YOUTH CENTRE                              Join us on April 24, 25 and 26 for our Earth Day activities and learn how to
Young people are invited to join          improve the environment!
in activities organized by Pointe-
Claire Parks Program staff.              Atlas Géocircus 3                         Workshop: Meet
Ovide Park Chalet                        Atlas dans l'espace                       the Bugs!
(20 Ovide Avenue)                        Presented by                              In conjunction with
January 24 to May 22                     Productions Prestigo                      Earth Day, discover
Friday, 6 to 9 p.m.
                                         After travelling to the                   the fascinating world of
No activities March 6     Every
                                         four corners of the planet,               insects. Preserved or alive,
(Spring Break)            Friday
                                         Atlas Géocircus looks up to the           they are beautiful, intriguing
 Ages 12 to 18            Night                                                    and sometimes very colourful; some
                                         sky and sets out to conquer space!
 Free admission                                                                    are very small and others are very
                                         A performance that combines both
                                         circus and interstellar humour.           large. You will get to see them up close
                                         STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE              and maybe even touch them!
                                         Friday, April 24                          With Stéphanie Boucher
                                         7 p.m. (French)                           Kids’ Corner – Stewart Hall
                                          For the whole family (age 5 and up)      SUNDAY, APRIL 26
                                          Passes required                          1:30 to 2:30 p.m. (French)
                                                                                   2:30 to 3:30 p.m. (English)

                                         La Baleine                                 Age 5 and up
                                                                                    Passes required
                                         Nomade
                                         An activity exploring
                                         whales, the                                 Free Distribution –
                                         environment and
                                                                                     Public Works Yard
                                         concrete actions
                                         to protect them.                            Trees, compost, wood chips, and
                                                                                     cones to collect organic waste.
                                         The presentation will be
D ay c a m p s                           adapted to the age group.                   For more details, see
                                         Participants may do whale yoga!             the winter-­spring edition of
Registration for day camps                                                           Living in Pointe-Claire.
begins on April 1.                       With La Baleine Nomade
                                                                                     Public Works Yard
Information on the camps will            Central Library
                                                                                     (50 Terra-Cotta Avenue)
be available in early March at           Saturday, April 25
                                                                                     SATURDAY, APRIL 25
www.pointe-claire.ca and from            Ages 6 to 9 – 1 to 2:30 p.m.                8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
the departments involved:                Ages 9 to 12 – 3 to 4:30 p.m.
                                                                                      MULTI Card required
Stewart Hall Cultural Centre             Teens and adults – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Cultural camps                            Library members only.
                                          Registration required.
Nautical Activities
Canoe kayak camps
Recreation Department
Recreational and sports camps
June 29 to August 21
Ages 31/2 to 15
                         registration
                           STARTING
                            april 1

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AID FOR SENIORS
The Aid for Seniors Program offers seniors a range of household chores carried out by students, free of charge.
Jobs include shovelling snow, light house cleaning, washing windows, cutting the grass, trimming hedges, planting flowers,
weeding, and raking leaves.
To qualify, you must:
• be 65 years of age or older;
• live in Pointe-Claire;
• meet criteria evaluated during a home visit;
• have an annual income under
  – $31,280 for a person living alone in a home or $37,030 for a couple;
  – $28,920 for a person living alone in an apartment or $34,770 for a couple.
For more information, contact Thalia Chronopoulos at 514-630-1248.

Friendly Hello                              Spring Luncheon                            Navette Or:
This program offers seniors a friendly      Lunch under the tent with delicious        STM Taxi Service
telephone chat with a student               food, a musical performance and            The Société de transport de Montréal´s
or volunteer.                               door prizes.                               (STM) Navette Or taxi is an easy and
Please note: This is not an                 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15                        flexible public service designed to meet
emergency service.                          AND THURSDAY, APRIL 16                     the needs of seniors.
                                            12 to 2:30 p.m.
Year round                                                                             37 stops in Pointe-Claire.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
                                             Age 65 and up
                                             Pointe-Claire residents                   Year round
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.                                                                      (except on civic holidays)
                                             $11
Age 65 and up                                                                          Monday to Friday
Pointe-Claire residents.                                                               8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Free                                        Senior Centre                              Age 65 and up
                                            Group activities include:                  Pointe-Claire residents
                                                                                       $1.70 with OPUS card
                                            day trips, a knitting club, bridge, ping
Your Block                                                                             $2.80 without OPUS card
                                            pong, the Your Block program,
The Your Block project offers its           carpet bowling, line dancing, brain
members the opportunity to talk             game activities, crafts, discussion
about a topic that they care about:         groups, lectures, inter-generational
personal or professional experiences,       games and more.
passions, knowledge, and so on.
                                            Arthur-Séguin Chalet
Contact us to book your block in
                                            (365 Saint-Louis Avenue)
our calendar of activities.
                                            Year Round
Age 60 and up                               Monday to Friday
Free                                        Schedule may vary depending
Winner of the Dollard-Morin award           on the activity.
from the National Assembly and
the Soutien au bénévolat (support for        Age 60 and up
volunteering) award from the Association     Resident: $25/year
québécoise du loisir municipal.              Non-resident: $30/year

Reservations and information:
Valérie Hohaus or Alyssa Barrette, 514-630-1214, ext. 1644
Find more activities for seniors in the sections on aquatic,
physical, and cultural activities.

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a q u at i c
activities

 a q uatic centre
   	Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

W INTER s c h e d u l e               / J ANUARY 6 t o MARCH 1

ProGraMs For chiLdren and teens

The Olympic Way
Participants learn to swim using a swimming aid, which allows them to spend more time swimming. As they progress through
the eight levels of the program, they become proficient at the four competitive swim strokes.

     Level          Age group        Length             Schedule                     Frequency                     Cost
                                                                                                       Resident          Non-resident

 White, Yellow,
                                                                                     Once a week         $58                 $80
                      2 to 15     30 minutes
 Green and Red                                            Every day
                                                                                     Twice a week        $88                 $124
                                                      Various times
  Blue, Bronze,                                 Visit www.pointe-claire.ca           Once a week         $72                 $100
                      6 to 16     45 minutes
 Silver and Gold                                                                     Twice a week        $116                $164

Parents and Tots
A fun-filled experience both for parents and children, who learn how to be comfortable in the water through play.
Child must be 5 months old before the start of the session.
    Age group               Length                           Schedule                                           Cost
                                                                                                    Resident           Non-resident
                                                     Every day except Friday
   5 to 24 months          30 minutes                       Various times                            $58                    $80
                                                    Visit www.pointe-claire.ca

Beginner +
Introduction to swimming for older swimmers, to increase comfort and independence in the water. To succeed in the pro-
gram, students must swim one width of the pool continuously.
   Age group               Length                 Day                             Time                            Cost
                                                                                                     Resident            Non-resident
                                               Wednesday                          6 p.m.
                                                 Friday                           5 p.m.
      8 to 16            30 minutes                                                                    $58                  $80
                                                Saturday                    10 a.m. / 4:30 p.m.
                                                 Sunday                     8:30 a.m. / 10 a.m.

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Private Swimming Lessons
Ratio is one child per instructor. Limited space.
     Age group            Length                            Schedule                           Frequency                            Cost
                                                                                                                        Resident        Non-resident
                                                             Every day
                                                           Various times
          2+             30 minutes                                                            Once a week               $192                $270
                                                                Visit
                                                       www.pointe-claire.ca

Teen Cross Training
Program designed to improve general fitness, including agility, strength and stamina. It combines floor and water components.
    Prerequisite         Age group               Length                   Day                    Time                                Cost
                                                                                                                         Resident       Non-resident
                                                                        Wednesday              6:30 p.m.
     Olympic Way
     Bronze level
                            11 to 16            60 minutes                Friday               6:30 p.m.                   $88                $124
                                                                         Saturday          10 a.m. / 11:15 a.m.

P-C Windmills Intramural Swimming
A non-competitive swim program with the goal of perfecting strokes, learning elementary racing techniques and
increasing fitness. Practices take place three times a week.
  Prerequisite      Age group              Length                                   Schedule                                         Cost
                                                                                                                          Resident      Non-resident
                                                         Tuesday 5 p.m., Thursday 5 p.m. and Saturday 9:30 a.m.
                      9 to 13             60 minutes
   Olympic Way                                           Wednesday 5 p.m., Friday 5 p.m. and Saturday 9:30 a.m.
   Bronze level
                                                                                                                           $196               $276
                                                                         Monday 6:30 p.m.,
                      12 to 16            60 minutes
                                                             Wednesday 6:30 p.m. and Saturday 10:30 a.m.

Learn to Dive
Participants learn basic diving skills. As they progress through the eight diving levels, they become proficient
in various competitive dives. No class on February 15.
    Prerequisite          Age group                 Length                   Schedule                 Time                           Cost
                                                                                                                         Resident       Non-resident
                                                                                                     10 a.m.
     Olympic Way
     Green level
                                5 to 15           45 minutes                  Saturday             10:45 a.m.              $63                $88
                                                                                                    11:30 a.m.

Dive Fit
Program includes exercises, gym games and a 40-minute diving lesson. No class on February 11 and 15.
    Prerequisite          Age group                    Length                       Day               Time                           Cost
                                                                                                                         Resident          Non-resident
                                6 to 10                                         Saturday              10 a.m.
     Olympic Way
     Green level
                                 9 to 15            60 minutes                  Saturday              11 a.m.              $77                $109
                                 6 to 15                                        Tuesday          4 p.m. / 5 p.m.

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Gym and Swim
Children develop motor coordination, body awareness and social skills through a variety of activities and games in the water
and on the floor. The session includes 30 minutes in the gym and a 30-minute swimming lesson.
              Age group                   Length              Day                       Time                             Cost
                                                                                                              Resident          Non-resident

                 2                                                                    9:30 a.m.
       (parent participation             60 minutes           Friday                   10 a.m.                  $88                $124
      is required in the gym)                                                         10:30 a.m.
                                                             Monday                   10:30 a.m.
                                                             Tuesday                  1:30 p.m.
                3 to 6                   60 minutes         Wednesday                 10:30 a.m.                $88                $124
                                                            Thursday                  9:30 a.m.
                                                              Friday               1 p.m. / 4 p.m.

S pecial programs for children
Aqua Percept
A gym and swim program for children who may have poor coordination, perceptual-motor difficulties or attention deficit disorder
with or without hyperactivity. The ratio is three children to one instructor.
   Age group              Length                      Day                   Time                                     Cost
                                                                                                     Resident               Non-resident
                                                 Saturday                 2:15 p.m.
        3+               55 minutes                                                                     $90                       $126
                                                   Sunday           11:15 a.m. / 11:45 a.m.

Aqua Percept Sport
The first part of the class consists of group activities in the gym. The second part involves swimming lessons
and group activities in the pool.
   Age group              Length                      Day                 Time                                    Cost
                                                                                                   Resident                 Non-resident
      8 to 15            1 hr. 55 min.             Sunday               9:30 a.m.                    $147                        $204

Adapted Gym and Swim
A program for children with special needs who could benefit from a 1:1 or 2:1 student-instructor ratio. It promotes improvement
of gross motor skills and a positive self-image in a non-competitive environment.
   Age group              Length                 Day                          Time                                       Cost
                                                                                                            Resident            Non-resident
                                                               12:15 p.m. / 12:45 p.m. / 1:15 p.m.
        3+                                     Saturday
                                                                1:45 p.m. / 2:15 p.m. / 2:45 p.m.
                                                               11:15 a.m. / 11:45 a.m. / 12:15 p.m.
      3 to 10
                         55 minutes
                                               Sunday                 12:45 p.m. / 2:15 p.m.
                                                                                                              $110                 $155
                                                               2:45 p.m. / 3:15 p.m. / 3:45 p.m.
        11+                                    Sunday                  1:45 p.m. / 4:15 p.m.

Adapted Gym and Swim – Fine Motor Skills
Activities and games focusing on development of fine motor and social skills. This program is designed for children who are
participating in the Adapted Gym and Swim program.
   Age group              Length                   Day                         Time                                      Cost
                                                                                                            Resident            Non-resident
      4 to 12            30 minutes              Sunday                 1:45 p.m. / 2:15 p.m.                 $54                   $77

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Bronze medallion

                                                          Bronze cross

               Standard first aid                                                      olympic way instructor

               National lifeguard

             Lifesaving instructor

L ifeguard and instructor courses

Bronze Medallion
Bronze Medallion teaches basic lifesaving principles. Candidates learn rescue procedures for both conscious
and unconscious victims. The exam takes place on the last day of the session.
Mainly in English; course manual in English or French.
     Prerequisite *            Age                        Dates                               Schedule                         Cost
                              group                                                                                 Resident      Non-resident

                                                January 4 to February 29                  Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m.       $164              $210
Olympic Way Silver level or
                                13+
 Red Cross Swim Kids 10                 Saturday, January 4, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.        Tuesday, 6:45 to
                                                                                                                       Course manual $50
                                              and January 7 to February 25                     9:45 p.m.
* For Olympic Way Silver requirements, visit www.pointe-claire.ca.

Bronze Cross
Candidates learn to assess dangerous areas and behaviours in order to prevent accidents and keep aquatic facilities safe.
The exam takes place on the last day of the session.
Mainly in English; course manual in English or French.
 Prerequisite          Age                            Dates                                   Schedule                           Cost
                      group                                                                                           Resident     Non-resident
                                            January 4 to February 29                      Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m.        $164             $210
Bronze Medallion        14+        Saturday, January 4, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.                                          Course manual:
                                                                                       Tuesday, 6:45 to 9:45 p.m.
                                            January 7 to February 25                                                 Same as Bronze Medallion

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Standard First Aid / AED
This 16-hour course prepares candidates to identify sources of danger, recognize a victim’s signs and symptoms, take action
in an emergency, administer first aid, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED). 100% attendance is mandatory.
Mainly in English; course manual in English or French.
    Prerequisite          Age group                        Dates                       Schedule                         Cost
                                                                                                             Resident       Non-resident

                                                                                                              $100               $132
     Bronze Cross              15+            January 20 to February 17         Monday, 6:30 to 9:45 p.m.
                                                                                                               Course manual : $20

National Lifeguard
This course improves the decision-making process by helping candidates develop the four main lifeguard competencies:
knowledge, judgement, fitness and skill. The exam takes place on the last day of the session.
Mainly in English; course manual in English or in French.
     Prerequisite               Age                                       Schedule                                        Cost
                               group                                                                           Resident     Non-resident

                                                           January 3 and 4, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.              $254             $325
     Bronze Cross                                   Tuesdays, January 7 to February 25, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.
     and Standard               16+
    First Aid course                                      January 3 and 4, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.               Course manual : $50
                                                   Thursdays, January 9 to February 27, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Standard First Aid / AED and National Lifeguard
Combined intensive course. 100% attendance is mandatory for the First Aid portion of the course.
 Prerequisite           Age                                         Schedule                                              Cost
                       group                                                  National Lifeguard
                                     Intensive First Aid                                                      Resident     Non-resident
                                                                            (One of the following)
                                                                   January 3 and 4, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
                                December 18 and 20,                  Tuesdays, January 7 to February 25,        $354             $457
                                     6 to 10 p.m.                            6:30 to 10:30 p.m.
  Bronze Cross          16+
                                    December 22,                   January 3 and 4, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
                                8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.              Thursdays, January 9 to February 27,         Course manual : $70
                                                                             6:30 to 10:30 p.m.

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Lifesaving Instructor
This certification gives candidates the knowledge required to teach the following lifesaving courses: Bronze Star,
Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross. They learn educational strategies enabling them to teach and assess first aid situations,
CPR, and various lifesaving techniques and abilities. 100% attendance is mandatory.
     Prerequisite         Age group                                   Schedule                                               Cost
                                                                                                                  Resident       Non-resident

                                                      December 10, 12, 17 and 19, 6 to 9:45 p.m.                   $175              $220
   National Lifeguard         16+
                                                      December 14 and 21, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
                                                                                                                      Course manual $96

Olympic Way Instructor
This course teaches new instructors how to conduct swimming lessons at all levels of the Olympic Way program.
Three hours of Olympic Way swimming-lesson observation are required. 100% attendance is mandatory.
The exam takes place during course time.
Mainly in English; course manual in English.
    Prerequisite           Age                                         Dates                                                  Cost
                          group                                                                                    Resident      Non-resident
                                                            January 4, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
                                                  Tuesdays, January 7 to February 25, 7 to 9:30 p.m.
                                                           January 4, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
     Bronze Cross           15+                                                                                       $103           $137
                                                 Thursdays, January 9 to February 27, 7 to 9:30 p.m.
                                                            January 4, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
                                                  Fridays, January 10 to February 28, 7 to 9:30 p.m.

National Lifeguard – Requalification
    Prerequisite            Age                                       Schedule                                                Cost
                           group                                                                                   Resident      Non-resident
                                                          Tuesday, December 10, 6 to 10 p.m
                                                         Thursday, December 12, 6 to 10 p.m.
   National Lifeguard        16+
                                                            Tuesday, March 10, 6 to 10 p.m.
                                                                                                                      $90             $96
                                                         Sunday, March 22, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Lifesaving Instructor – Requalification
    Prerequisite            Age                     Dates                          Schedule                              Cost
                           group                                                                              Resident          Non-resident
  Lifesaving Instructor      16+               Sunday, January 5                12:30 to 4:30 p.m.              $75                  $81

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first aid and cpr courses
Participants will receive a course completion card from the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Québec.
The Training Centre is located at 81 Summerhill Avenue.
Information: 514-630-1202, carole.lefebvre@pointe-claire.ca, alana.mabe@pointe-claire.ca.

Heartsaver CPR AED – Adult, Child, Infant
Previously named Basic Life Support/AED, this four-hour course teaches participants how to perform CPR and clear the
airway in adults, children and infants, as well as how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED).
                    Participants                                    Dates            Time                       Cost
                                                                                                    Resident           Non-resident
                                                                  January 14
                                                                                                      $77                 $102
                                                                  February 11
   Teachers, students, members of the community,
                                                                   March 17       6 to 10 p.m.
    parents, lifeguards, police officers, firefighters
                                                                    April 14                     Group of 6 or more: $71 per person
                                                                     May 12

Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider
Previously called Healthcare Provider/AED, this course teaches participants how to perform CPR and clear the airway in adults,
children and infants, as well as how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED). Also included are two-rescuer CPR and
the use of a bag valve mask (BVM).
                    Participants                                  Dates           Time                          Cost
                                                                                                   Resident            Non-resident
                                                                February 6                           $81                  $105
  First responders, ambulance technicians, doctors,
                                                                  April 9       6 to 11 p.m.
   dentists, nurses, pharmacists, medical students                                               Group of 6 or more: $75 per person
                                                                  June 4

Emergency First Aid with CPR Level C
This course teaches participants how to perform CPR and clear the airway in adults, children and infants, as well as treat
severe allergies, and provide first aid to help sustain the life of a suddenly ill or injured person until emergency
medical services arrive.
             Participants                                   Dates                    Time                       Cost
                                                                                                     Resident          Non-resident
                                                    January 14 and 16
                                                    February 11 and 13
         Teachers, students,                                                                           $89                 $118
                                                     March 17 and 19              6 to 10 p.m.
   members of the community, parents
                                                         April 14 and 16
                                                         May 12 and 14                            Group of 6 or more: $82 per person

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programs for adults and seniors
J a n u a ry 7 t o M a r c h 3
Fitness over Fifty and Group Fitness activities are listed in the Physical Activities section (page 36 and 37).

Swimming Lessons – Introductory, Beginner, Stroke Improvement and Endurance
              Length                         Day                               Time                                      Cost
                                                                                                          Resident              Non-resident
                                            Monday                             12 p.m.
                                            Tuesday                 6:30 p.m. / 7:15 p.m. / 8 p.m.
          45 minutes                    Wednesday                              12 p.m.                      $84                     $116
                                            Thursday                6:30 p.m. / 7:15 p.m. / 8 p.m.
                                            Sunday                           12:30 p.m.

Diving Lessons
No class on February 15.
        Prerequisite             Age group              Length              Day               Time                         Cost
                                                                                                              Resident            Non-resident
 Ability to swim in deep water        16+              45 minutes         Saturday          11:30 a.m.            $74                $102

Aqua-arthritics
A hydrotherapy program designed to improve mobility, strength and flexibility in people with arthritis and related conditions.
Medical clearance is required.
   Age group            Length                                      Schedule                                               Cost
                                                                                                               Resident           Non-resident
     Under 60                                                                                                     $77                $106
                       45 minutes        Monday 2:15 p.m. / Tuesday 11:30 a.m. / Friday 2:15 p.m.
        60+                                                                                                       $38                 $77
     Under 60                                                                                                   $102                 $142
                       60 minutes                                Thursday 7 p.m.
        60+                                                                                                       $50                $102

Aquanatal
Pregnant women are encouraged to participate in aquafitness classes (page 37) and Prenatal Yoga (page 35).
Information on aquafitness classes: catherine.orourke@pointe-claire.ca, 514-630-1202, ext. 1516.

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recreational s w imming
    Free on Saturdays and Sundays for residents with a MULTI Card
                   S c h e d u l e f r o m S e p t e m b e r 9, 2019 t o j u n e 19, 2020
                                                                                       Deep-water Family swim Funtime swim
                                          Adult swim                                     swim       Toys, mats, A slide and toys
                         Reserved for ages 16 and up for lane swimming.                                     nets, and more          are available,
                                                                                        Diving boards,
                                   Lane availability may vary.                                               are available.       and the baby pool
                                                                                        lap lanes, and
                                                                                       open deep end.                                  is open.

                    10-lane pool*               6-lane pool         25-yard pool        10-lane pool*        6-lane pool            25-yard pool
  Monday        10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.              –             12 to 1:30 p.m. 8 to 9:30 p.m.***              –                6:30 to 8 p.m.
                                               6 to 8:30 a.m.
                                                                       12:15 to
  Tuesday                  –                10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.                                –                 –                       –
                                                                      1:30 p.m.
                                               8 to 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.                    –             12 to 1:30 p.m. 8 to 9:30 p.m.***              –                6:30 to 8 p.m.
                                               6 to 8:30 a.m.
 Thursday                  –                10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.   12 to 1:30 p.m.              –                 –                       –
                                               8 to 9:30 p.m.
                                                                                                                                   10 to 11:30 a.m.
   Friday       10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.              –             12 to 1:30 p.m.      8 to 9:30 p.m.            –
                                                                                                                                    6:30 to 8 p.m.
                                                                                        2 to 4 p.m.**
  Saturday                 –                         –                      –                                2 to 4 p.m.           6:30 to 8 p.m.
                                                                                        8 to 9:30 p.m.
                                                                                                            2:30 to 4 p.m.         1 to 2:30 p.m.
  Sunday                   –                         –                      –          2:30 to 4 p.m.
                                                                                                            8 to 9:30 p.m.         6:30 to 8 p.m.
   	Any child who cannot swim must be accompanied by an adult at all times in the pool. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied
    by an adult at all times in the building.
    * For safety reasons, non-swimmers are not permitted in the 10-lane pool.
    ** Reserved for lap swimming
    *** Only the 1-m diving boards are available at these times.

Holiday and Spring Break schedule
                                                6-lane pool                            10-lane pool                           25-yard pool
        December 27, 30
                                                 2 to 4 p.m.
           January 3                                                                        -                                      -
                                       In addition to regular schedule
          March 2 to 6
        Sunday, April 12                     1:30 to 4:30 p.m.                      1:30 to 4:30 p.m.                      9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
                                             9 a.m. to 12 p.m.                    10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.                   12 to 1:30 p.m.
        Monday, April 13
                                             1:30 to 4:30 p.m.                          Adults only                           Adults only

Membership and rates
Access to recreational swimming is included with weight-room membership and admission. Admission is free on Saturdays
and Sundays for residents with a valid MULTI Card.
                                                Resident                                                    Non-resident
                             Single           15-admission           11-month                Single           15-admission              11-month
                           admission              card              membership             admission              card                 membership
Child/Teenager
                               $3.50                $29                    $72                      $5             $40                    $112
(up to age 17)
Adult                          $4.50                $40                    $179                     $6             $56                    $265
Family *                        $8                  $72                    $250                     $11            $101                   $388
Senior (60+)                         Free admission with MULTI Card                           $4.50                $40                    $117
* A family may include up to 5 people, with a maximum of 2 adults (21+).

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P O I N T E-C L A I R E A Q U AT I C C LU B
clubaquatiquepointe-claire.ca

Swim Club                              Dive Club                                Masters Club
Nearly 370 swimmers between            About 140 members of all ages join       Masters Swim Club
the ages of 6 and 21 train regularly   in some twenty competitions per          Nearly 200 adult swimmers, ranging in
and participate in competitions.       year, depending on their qualification   age from 18 to 88, participate in up to
They are supported by a team of        level, under the supervision of a team   seven competitions during the season,
20 certified coaches.                  of eight certified coaches.              or train under the guidance
Prerequisites                          Different levels are offered,            of nine certified coaches.
• Ages 6 to 8: Ability to swim 25      from Precompetitive to National.
                                                                                Information:
  metres continuously, using two       Prerequisites                            514-630-1202, ext. 1403
  different swimming strokes           • Being comfortable and able             Masters Diving Team
• Age 9 and up: Mastery of four          to swim in deep water
                                                                                The team welcomes adults of all
  swimming strokes and reasonable      • Being evaluated at tryouts             ages who are interested in improving
  stamina
                                       TRYOUTS                                  their technique through personalized
Speed and ability to listen and        Tryouts are available throughout         training. They may participate in up to
respond to feedback are qualities      the season by appointment                four competitions per year.
that coaches look for at tryouts.      (514-630-1202, ext. 1404).               Beginners are welcome.
The season runs from September         The season starts in September.          The season starts in September.
to June.
                                       Information:                             No tryouts necessary. Two free training
SWIMMING ACADEMY                       514-630-1202, ext. 1404                  sessions available for newcomers.
Preparation program for the swim                                                Information:
team (ages 8 to 10).                                                            514-630-1202, ext. 1404
Information:
514-630-1202, ext. 1403

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NAUTICAL ACTIVITIES
The City reserves the right to cancel training sessions and activities due to weather or water conditions, or because of a special event.

R E C R E AT I O N A L P R O G R A M

Open Paddle membership advantages
•   Unlimited outings and access to equipment during opening hours
•   The opportunity to participate in events such as moonlight paddles, dragon boat outings, and more
•   Discounted rate for guest passes (rental)
•   Special rate for kayak lessons

                                            Open Paddle and rental schedule *
                                                                                   Monday to Friday             Saturday and Sunday

                         SPRING – May 16 to June 22                                4:30 to 7:45 p.m.            10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.

                       SUMMER – June 23 to August 23                                12 to 8:45 p.m.             10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.

                      FALL – August 24 to September 27                             4:30 to 7:15 p.m.            10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

           HOLIDAY SCHEDULE – May 18, June 24, July 1, September 7                                10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

* Note: The last rentals are accepted one hour before closing time.

Membership fees
             Open Paddle                                   Membership                                           Cost
                                                                                                   Resident**             Non-resident
                                                              Individual                               $255                  $355
        Season (May to September)
                                                               Family*                                 $340                  $475
                                                              Individual                               $78                   $107
              Monthly pass
                                                               Family*                                 $112                  $158
* A family includes all persons living at the same address. Children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
** Valid MULTI Card required.

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Rentals
Discover Valois Bay with our paddling equipment (kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddle boards). Try as many boats as you like.
Equipment and life jacket provided. Activities are supervised. No experience necessary.
                                            Schedule                        Category                               Cost (per person)
                                                                                                            Resident**              Non-resident
                                                                             Adult (18+)                        $15                    $20
 Per hour: canoe, kayak,                                                  Teen (ages 12-17)                        $8                   $11
                                     See schedule on page 26
 stand-up paddle                                                          Youth (ages 5-11)                        $5                      $7
                                                                           Child under 5                Free admission Free admission
                                                                             Adult (18+)                        $30                    $45
                                                                          Teen (ages 12-17)                     $11                     $15
 Per day: canoe, kayak,
                                     See schedule on page 26              Youth (ages 5-11)                        $7                   $10
 stand-up paddle
                                                                           Child under 5                Free admission Free admission
                                                                              Family*                           $41                     $57
 Per hour: pedal boat                See schedule on page 26                     All                            $15                    $20
* A family includes all persons living at the same address. Children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
** Valid MULTI Card required.

PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN
Canoe and Kayak Lessons for Children
Sixty-minute lessons once a week for eight weeks. Children learn water safety, and canoe and kayak techniques.
Activities take place at the Grande-Anse Park chalet at 90 Du Bord-du-Lac – Lakeshore Road.
             Age groups                            Dates                               Schedule                                     Cost
                                                                                                                         Resident     Non-resident

             Kiddy Canoe                    June 30 – August 18      Tuesdays, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. or 6 to 7 p.m.
 Children born between 2013 and 2015        June 25 – August 13               Thursdays, 6 to 7 p.m.
                                                                                                                          $117             $163
                Cricket                     June 30 – August 18      Tuesdays, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. or 6 to 7 p.m.
 Children born between 2009 and 2012        June 25 – August 13               Thursdays, 6 to 7 p.m.

P R O G R A M S F O R A D U LT S
Intro to Stand-up Paddle Board
Enjoy a morning on the lake while perfecting your stand-up paddle board skills. You can use our stand-up paddle
boards or bring your own.
There will be a 75-minute class with an instructor followed by a 60-minute open paddling session.
           Dates                        Schedule                            Category                                    Cost (per date)
                                                                                                              Resident              Non-resident
           June 7                     9 to 10:15 a.m.:
           June 14                 class with instructor
            July 5                  10:15 to 11:15 a.m.:                  Age 14 and up                            $32                 $44
           July 12                     open paddle

          August 2

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Intro to Canoe and Kayak
This course is designed to get participants comfortable on the open water and get them more familiar with various types of
boats, such as canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddle boards. This course provides technical paddling instruction, as well as all
safety information needed when heading out on the water alone.
                                                  Dates                               Schedule                                   Cost
                                                                                                                      Resident          Non-resident
           Group 1                          June 2 to June 16                     Tuesdays, 6 to 8 p.m.
                                                                                                                       $128                $179
           Group 2                          June 4 to June 18                   Thursdays, 6 to 8 p.m.

Dragon Boat                                                                                                 Dragon boat rental
A team sport that involves 20 individuals paddling together in a long, stable canoe.                        • for two-hour periods
Excellent outdoor cardio workout. Everyone is welcome. No experience necessary.                             • for the season
                                                                                                            For more information:
            Dates *                         Schedule                               Cost
                                                                                                            514-630-1256,
                                                                       Resident           Non-resident
                                                                                                            nautiques@pointe-claire.ca
     May 27 to September 2               6:30 to 7:30 p.m.               $175                $245
* In case of bad weather, classes will be postponed to the following dates: September 9, 16, and 23.

Sailing Base                                       Paracanoe                                              Group activities
The Sailing Base at Grande-Anse Park               The Club has stable and adapted                        Looking for a group activity for
provides pleasure boaters with wet                 equipment that allows individuals                      a birthday, school group, or
mooring for their boats as well as                 with limited mobility to use a canoe.                  corporate group? Contact us
rental of dry dock spaces for sailboats,           For more information, contact the                      to find out what we have to offer:
canoes and kayaks.                                 Club at 514-630-1256 or                                nautiques@pointe-claire.ca
Registration begins in February.                   infocanoe@pointe-claire.ca.
Additional information at
www.pointe-claire.ca

Canoe Polo
This spectacular team sport that is very popular in Europe combines elements of water polo, basketball and canoeing.
          Dates                            Schedule                                                            Cost
                                                                                     Resident                                 Non-resident
        Season:
  Mid-May to September
                                                                       6 months:   $195       1 year:   $270     6 months:    $270      1 year:   $375
                                  nautiques@pointe-claire.ca
        Drop-in fee                                                                    $20                                       $25

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