On Family Day, "Family Skate" allows families to spend time together ice skating, while everyone is welcome during "Public Skate" at Appleby Ice Centre (no website; 1201 Appleby Line, Burlington; 905-331-7465).
Weather permitting, "Public Skate" takes place at Rotary Centennial Pond (no website; 1340 Lakeshore Road, Burlington; 905-335-7766), a 10,000-square-foot, year-round facility located at The Waterfront (no website; 426 Brant St., PO Box 5013, Burlington; 877-213-3609) in downtown Burlington
Mainway Arena (no website; 4015 Mainway Drive, Burlington; 905-336-1877) also offers "Family Skate" and "Public Skate" times on Family Day.
On Family Day, Aldershot Community Pool (no website; 51 Fairwood Place, Burlington; 905-637-5688) offers "Family Swim," an opportunity for families to swim together.
Several aquatic activities are offered by the Tansley Woods Community Centre (no website; 1996 Itabashi Way, Burlington; 905-332-1996) for all age groups. Everyone is welcome to swim in the leisure pool during "Leisure Swim." "Shallow Aquafit" is a workout promoting aerobic and muscular fitness for swimmers and non-swimmers who can work at their own pace. "Water Running" is a non-instructed program that allows participants to jog in the deep end with a float belt or resistance band strapped on. "Lap Swim" features slow, medium and fast lanes so that you can practice your strokes. "Combo Swim" is also offered, which is a combination of "Lap Swim, "Water Running" and "Fun Swim." Fun Swim allows you to partake in activities such as playing in the leisure pool and riding the pool slide.
Angela Coughlan Pool (no website; 2425 Upper Middle Road, Burlington; 905-335-7000) also offers "Lap Swim" and "Fun Swim."
Sports and fitness activities are offered at the Tansley Woods Community Centre. Participate in "Family Gym," which allows children and adults to enjoy active time in the gym, including basketball. Teens ages 14 and older can partake in "Walk, Tone, Stretch," a 25-minute aerobic walk around the gym followed by toning, relaxation, breathing and stretching exercises; and "Cardio Sculpt," which involves cardiovascular training, weight training and stretching exercises. Adults can take a Zumba class and exercise while dancing to Latin music.
Attend "World Drum Circle" in The Observatory at Discovery Landing's 14,200-square-foot facility (no website; 1340 Lakeshore Road, Burlington; 905-633-7494). Learn about drumming techniques and percussion instruments from around the world. Register at the Tansley Woods Community Centre, which also offers lessons in arts and crafts on Family Day.
