King’s 2026 Winter Recreation Guide is now available

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Registration for recreation programs and swim lessons opens at 7 a.m. on December 8

Township of King, Ont. (November 24, 2025) — Snow matter what you’re into: the Township has planned a fun lineup of recreation programs (including swim lessons!) for the coolest season of the year. Try robotics, take a dance class, play sports or explore the wintry outdoors snowshoeing or cross-country skiing! The full listing of programs can be viewed in the new, interactive 2026 Winter Recreation Guide, available online at king.ca/recreation.

Registration for winter recreation and aquatic programs, as well as March Break camps, opens at 7 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 8 at townshipofking.perfectmind.com. Non-residents can register for aquatic programs starting at 7 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 12. The Township’s online recreation registration system is conveniently available 24/7 and allows you to search for programs by day of the week, age, location and area of interest. Registration can also be completed in-person at the Trisan Centre, Zancor Centre or the King Township Municipal Centre.

Winter programming begins the week of January 12 at recreation facilities across the Township.

Winter recreation program highlights include:

All Ages and Family: snowshoeing and cross-country skiing

Preschool: playball and dance

Children and Youth: badminton, volleyball, plus inclusive programs such as cooking

P.A. Day and March Break Camps: Full-day camps for children will be offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the January 16 and 30 P.A. Days, and during March Break, which runs from March 16-20

Adult: dance fitness, water colour painting, line dancing and pickleball

Seniors Programming

Seniors can purchase a ‘King Connections 55+ Membership’, which provides access to programs developed by a dedicated group of volunteers from King City, Nobleton and Schomberg. Activities include but are not limited to card games, mahjong, carpet bowling, table tennis, gentle movement programs, social events, workshops, and presentations delivered by local businesses and community groups. The annual fee for residents is $20 and $25 for non-residents. New in 2026: the RecPass membership—which features unlimited access to recreational swimming, aquafitness, skating, sports, and fitness classes—will also include the King Connections 55+ programs and workshops. The monthly fee for seniors is $30.85. For more information about senior programming and memberships, visit king.ca/seniors.

Swim lessons and aquatic leadership programs at the Zancor Centre

The winter schedule for swim lessons and aquatic leadership courses at Zancor Centre is now online at townshipofking.perfectmind.com. The facility’s Aqua Tech Solutions Aquatic Centre will offer learn-to-swim lessons for all ages, based on the Ontario Lifesaving Society’s Swim for Life program, which features programming for parent and tots, preschoolers, children, teens and adults, as well as private lessons for children ages three to 12. Aquatic leadership programs to train youth for employment as a swim instructor or lifeguard are also available.

Registration for winter swim lessons and aquatic leadership courses opens at 7 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 8 at townshipofking.perfectmind.com. The winter session starts the week of January 12. Non-residents can register for aquatic programs starting at 7 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 12.

Looking to register your child for winter swim lessons but unsure what level would be the best fit? Sign them up for a 15-minute swim assessment ($4) where a swim instructor will guide your child through a series of in-water skills and provide you with a recommendation on the most appropriate swim level to register your child. 

Swim assessments are available weekly on Wednesdays from 4 to 5:45 p.m. up until December 19.

For more information about winter aquatic programs, visit king.ca/aquatics.

To ensure a seamless registration process, parents are encouraged to make sure all personal information on their online registration account is up to date prior to December 8. If you require assistance creating an account, call ServiceKING at 905-833-5321 or email serviceking@king.ca.

Winter Recreation Guide

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Township of King
Andrea Gyarmati, Manager of Communications and Public Engagement
Township of King | Phone: 905-833-5321 | Email:
media@king.ca