The pool, the gym, and what to ask about a spa

What the hotel says

The operator lists "Pool" and "Gym" among the hotel's features and gives the pool its own short section, calling it a "pristine pool oasis" suited to "a romantic retreat, a family adventure, or a serene escape". That is the marketing. The facts it adds are few: there is a pool, there is a gym, and both are used during posted hours of operation. It does not say whether the pool is indoors or outdoors, how deep it is, or when it opens and closes.

Pool

Yes — listed by the operator; indoor or outdoor not stated

Gym

Yes — listed as 'Gym'; the pet policy calls it the fitness center

Hours

Posted at the facility; not published online

Children

Under 12 must be supervised by someone 16 or older

Pets

Not allowed in the pool area or fitness center

Spa

No name, menu or hours published by the operator

The rule for children

Great Canadian's hotel house rules, which apply to this hotel, say children under twelve "are not allowed in the pool, spa or fitness areas unless supervised by a person sixteen (16) years of age or older". Teenagers aged 16 and up can therefore take younger siblings for a swim. A 13-year-old cannot take a 9-year-old on their own. The same rules say the facilities are used at your own risk, and that you should observe the signs posted at the pool.

The group's family policy adds a second layer: children under 16 using non-gaming spaces such as hotel pools need a parent or legal guardian aged 19 or older "attending with and actively supervising" them. Read together, the safe plan is simple: an adult goes to the pool with the kids.

The spa question

You may see the word "spa" around this hotel. The group-wide house rules refer to "pool, spa and fitness facilities", the Google Maps listing describes a day spa, and the photo on that listing shows spa signage on the building. But the hotel's own page lists only a pool and a gym, and we could not find a spa name, a treatment menu, prices or hours anywhere official. So we do not promise one. If a massage or treatment is part of your plan, write it in your room request and we will ask the hotel what is available on your dates.

Using the pool well on a weekend

Pools at hotels near family attractions are busiest late afternoon, when everyone gets back from their day out, and on rainy Saturday mornings. If your children are small, aim for the first hour after the pool opens or the quiet stretch after dinner. Bring your own pool toys only if they are small; large inflatables tend to annoy other guests.

The gym

The operator lists a gym without describing its equipment. Expect a hotel fitness room rather than a full health club, and check the hours on arrival. Pets are not allowed in the fitness centre, and children under 12 need a supervising person aged 16 or older there, just as in the pool.

If you would rather exercise outside, Centennial Park in the city centre has 94 hectares of trails, and Irishtown Nature Park in the north end has 4.7 km of surfaced trails and 6.9 km of footpaths, both open dawn to dusk according to the City.

Check pool details on the hotel's page →