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Published 11:41 PST, Fri November 22, 2024
Last Updated: 11:41 PST, Fri November 22, 2024
Spotlight on seniors
As I walked out of the Minoru Arena following the Sockeyes Jr. A hockey game, I could not help but be amazed. It was pitch black outside but the park was lit up like a Christmas tree. The track was filled with people of all ages walking and jogging. Fans in the stand cheered on a high-school football game being played in the centre of the track.
On the north side the tennis courts are lit up, while in the back ground, this amazing two-story building was lit up like a crystal ball. To those who had a vision: you dreamed, you built, and we came. If you haven’t visited the area please take a tour.
About Minoru Centre for Active Living for Seniors 55+
Located at 7191 Granville Avenue, is a 10,220 square metre (110,000 sq. ft.) community facility that includes a multi-pool aquatic centre offering six bodies of water, featuring Canada’s largest hot tub, a premier aquatic centre, a state of the art 790 square metre (8,500 sq. ft.) fitness centre, activity rooms, arts studio, woodworking shop, billiards room, multipurpose rooms, a full service cafeteria and bistro, an events centre and two outdoor public plazas.
Aquatic Centre Features
Leisure Pool
• River run with spray features and jetted seat area
• 6 lane 25-metre lap pool
Lap Pool
• 8 lane 25-metre pool
• Drop slide
• 1 metre diving board
• Largest hot pool in Canada with 110 jets
• Accessible ramp for easy entry
Wellness Area
• Adult hot pool fitted with pressure jets
• Steam room
• Quiet sauna
• Social sauna
• A “polar plunge” cold pool
Regular Hours
• Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
• Sat, Sun, Stat Holidays: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Visit the Minoru Centre for Active Living website at minorucentre.ca