Recreation Programs

Have you heard about our Healthy Aging Wellness Day?

South Bruce Peninsula has a variety of indoor and outdoor facilities which are host to a number of year-round recreation programs.

You can book a accessible mobi-chair to use to access the water in Bluewater Park. Email Recreation and Parks for more information.

There are also many community organizations which offer activities for the community to enjoy.

Please note: Drop in programs dates and times may be subject to change.

Badminton -Drop in

Drop In Badminton at the Wiarton Arena

Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7pm to 9pm
May to September

Programs starts on May 20th

Wiarton Arena (dry pad)
526 Taylor Street, Wiarton

$3 drop in fee

4 courts available, badminton birdies supplied. Bring your own badminton racquet and clean indoor shoes.

Please note: badminton is cancelled on July 1 and July 31

For more information please email or call 519-534-1400 ext 132

Roller Skating -Drop in

Roller Skating

Friday evenings from 7pm to 9pm
May to September

Program starts on Friday May 23^rd

Wiarton Arena
526 Taylor Street, Wiarton

$3 drop in fee

Bring your own roller skates or inline skates

Please note: roller skating is cancelled on June 13, August 1, and August 8

For more information please email or call 519-534-1400 ext 132

Pickleball -Drop In

Drop In Pickleball at the Wiarton Arena

Monday evenings from 7pm to 9pm (June 16 to September 8)

Wednesday evenings from 7pm to 9pm (July 2-September 10)

Please note: pickleball is cancelled on July 21 and September 1

Wiarton Arena (dry pad)
526 Taylor Street, Wiarton

$3 drop in fee

4 courts available, pickleballs supplied. Bring your own pickleball paddle and clean indoor shoes.

For more information please email or call 519-534-1400 ext 132

Youth Rec -Ball Hockey (ages 5-15)

Let's play ball hockey!

This youth recreational activity will provide youth the opportunity to get back in the arena and have some fun playing ball hockey. Sessions will run in hour long timeslots based on age group. Program runs on Wednesday evenings from April 23rd to June 25th.

Please note: this is not a league and minimal skills instruction will be offered.

$50/child for a 10 week session

Wiarton Arena
526 Taylor Street, Wiarton

April 23, 30
May 7, 14, 21, 28
June 4, 11, 18, 25

Safety equipment required: CSA approved hockey helmet with cage, hockey gloves, stick

*A minimum of 8 participants are required for this program to run

5pm to 6pm -open to youth ages 5-7 Register Online (parent must be in attendance and remain on site during the program)

6pm to 7pm -open to youth ages 8-11 Register Online

7pm to 8pm -open to youth 12-15 Register Online

If a session is full please add your registration to the waitlist, if a space opens up we will contact you

For questions or assistance please email or call 519-534-1400 ext 132

Fitness and Yoga

Information on Fitness and Yoga Programs

Karate

Karate with Grey-Bruce Ryusei Karate Do

Learn punches, kicks, strikes, blocks, throws, joint locks and pressure-point tactics.

Gymnasium, Peninsula Shores District School, 115 George St, Wiarton

Instructors: Peter Zehr (6th degree black belt, Renshi) & Matt Mannerow (5th degree black belt, Shihan)

Register online by clicking the links below associated with the class of choice and follow the prompts. For assistance email Recreation and Parks or call 519-534-1400 ext 132

Karate for Kids (ages 6-11)
Tuesdays 6:30pm to 7:15pm

Karate for Pre-Teens and Teens (ages 12-17)
Tuesdays 7:30pm to 8:30pm

Karate for Adults (ages 18+)
Tuesdays 7:30pm to 9pm

Karate program will resume in September 2025, please check back to register

Funding for youth activities may be available through applying to Canadian Tire Jumpstart and KidSport Canada.

Sailing Club

Located at the Wiarton Marina, the Brakewinders are a not-for-profit group dedicated to bringing the excitement and wisdom of sailing to a new generation. They work to provide a safe and fun environment where everyone is encouraged to push their limits and learn new skills.

Their courses are led by certified Sail Canada instructors and we follow the CANSail curriculum. Learn more online.

Swimming Lessons and Aquatics

Find more information and swim schedules on our Swimming and Aquatics page

Pickleball -April 2025-March 2026

Find information on Pickleball.

Tennis

There are three tennis courts in South Bruce Peninsula that are used for Tennis and Pickleball in the summer months.
Tennis Pass holders can use the courts during reserved times, all other times are first come first served and pay as you play.

Schedules:

Bluewater Park (Wiarton)
Lakeshore (Sauble)
Bannister Park (Sauble)

Purchase a Pass: 2025 Passes are now available please email or call 519-534-1400 ext 132 to purchase a pass.

Individual Pass: $35
Family Pass: $65 (for immediate family members only)

For all other community programs contact our Recreation Department. Visit our community calendar for a listing of community events.

Please contact the Recreation Department if you require any assistance, or have any questions regarding the programs above.

Seniors Programming sponsored wholly or in part by the Seniors Community Grant Program through the Government of Ontario.

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