We are commited to helping community members access our recreation facilities and services. This page outlines accessibility features available at Saanich recreation facilities.
On this page
- Saanich Commonwealth Place
- Gordon Head Recreation Centre
- Cedar Hill Recreation Centre
- G.R. Pearkes Recreation Centre
- Cedar Hill Golf Course
- Braefoot Park Centre
If you have questions about accessibility features or would like help planning your visit, please contact the facility directly.
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Saanich Commonwealth Place
Accessibility features
- Accessible parking spaces (18)
- Designated handyDART loading zone
- Covered entrance
- Accessible entrance with automated doors and ramps
- Elevator to the upper and lower floor
- Accessible washrooms (5) and change rooms (3)
- Accessible weight room with adapted equipment
- Aquatic wheelchairs on the pool deck and an electric pool lift
Washrooms
- Male and Female washrooms near reception
- Two universal accessible washroom/changeroom, in the pool area
Changerooms
- Three wheelchair accessible family change rooms with a lift and a washroom
Pool
- Pool lift providing access to the teach pool, dive tank, competition pool, tots pool and hot tub
- Aquatic wheelchairs available on deck
Weight room
Features
- Automatic door openers and an elevator to access the weight room
- Accessible height water fountain
- Wheelchair accessible welcome desk
- Weight room staff attendants (View Weight Room page for schedule)
Equipment
- Precor Resolute Dual Cable Pulley
- Rotating pulleys, columns and multiple accessories for a variety of upper and lower body exercises.
- Please note, if anchored at the top, assistance may be required to lower for ease of accessibility
- Rotating pulleys, columns and multiple accessories for a variety of upper and lower body exercises.
- Marpo Rope Trainer
- Permits direct wheelchair access
- Matrix Smith Machine
- Plate-loaded
- NuStep machines (3)
- Recumbent bikes (3)
- Step through Hybrid bikes
- Hook grips for dumbbells
- Raised stretching platform
Gordon Head Recreation Centre
Gordon Head Recreation Centre is Rick Hansen Foundation Foundation Accessibility Certified Gold.
Accessibility features
- Accessible parking spaces (5)
- Two additional accessible parking spaces are available from 5:30 to 11:30am
- Designated handyDART loading zone
- Paved walkway from Feltham Road to the main entrance
- Free scooter charging station available in a covered area outside the facility
- Accessible entrance with automated doors
- Accessible washrooms (5) and change rooms (2)
- Accessible weight room with adapted equipment
- Aquatic wheelchairs on the pool deck and an electric pool lift
- Hearing assist technology at Customer Service and Welcome Desk
Washrooms
- Universal washroom, with an automatic door, by the auditorium
- Universal washroom, with an automatic door, in the weight room
- Male and Female washrooms, with automatic doors, in hallways
- Universal washroom, without an automatic door, in the pool area
Change rooms
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Two accessible family change rooms with lifts:
- Change room #4 (no automatic door):
- Waverly Glen C-450 lift (max capacity 450 lbs.)
- Astor Bannerman CTM manual changing table
- Lift access to toilet, changing table, and seating area
- Fold-out shower bench available
- Change room #6 (no automatic door):
- Prism Medical C-450 lift (max capacity 450 lbs.)
- Astor Bannerman CTM manual changing table
- Lift access to the changing table and the shower chair
- Fold-out shower bench available
Please push the lift back onto the charging dock once finished
- Change room #4 (no automatic door):
Pool
- Two aquatic wheelchairs:
- One 18” aquatic wheelchair (max capacity 350 lbs.)
- One 22” aquatic wheelchair (max capacity 350 lbs.)
- Both can be used in water and on deck.
- Available upon request (lifeguard or reception)
- Waverly Glen Universal quilted slings, sizes (height/weight):
- Small (4’- 5’6” / 95-150 lbs.)
- Medium (5’- 6’ / 125-250 lbs.)
- Large (6’ – 7’ / 250 – 400 lbs.)
- Available upon request (lifeguard or reception)
- Two lifts for main pool entry (25 m pool):
- S.R. Smith Splash! – Aquatic Lift with integrated arm rests on seat (max weight 300 lbs.)
- Prism Medical C-450 lift (max capacity 450 lbs.), lift extends to Tots Pool and hot tub as well.
- Ramp available for Leisure Pool and River Pool entry
Weight room
Features
- Automatic door openers
- Accessible height water fountain
- Wheelchair accessible welcome desk
- Universal bathroom with automatic door opener
- Weight room staff attendants (View Weight Room page for schedule)
Equipment
- Matrix Magnum chest press/row
- Direct roll-in wheelchair design, chest pad rotates to switch between exercises
- Two True functional trainers
- Rotating pulleys and columns and multiple accessories for a variety of upper body exercises.
- Please note, if anchored at the top, assistance may be required to lower for ease of accessibility
- Rotating pulleys and columns and multiple accessories for a variety of upper body exercises.
- Technogym Kinesis
- Offers a variety of dynamic push/pull upper body exercises
- Technogym Excite Top
- Upper body ergometer for a cardio workout
- Nu Step Cardio Machines
- Allow for use with limited mobility
- Precor Recumbent Bicycles
- Concept 2 Model E Rowing Erg
- Taller model that allows for use without getting low to the floor
- Matrix Smith Machine
- Plate-loaded
- Steps to Pull-Up Bars
- Raised stretching platform
Cedar Hill Recreation Centre
Accessibility features
- Accessible parking spaces (4)
- Designated handyDART loading zone
- Paved walkway to main entrance
- Covered entrance
- Accessible entrance with automated doors
- Accessible washrooms (7) and change rooms (2)
- Accessible weight room with adapted equipment
- Wheelchair access to gymnasium, tennis courts and squash courts
- Ramp access to dance studio
- Adjustable height art tables and pottery wheels
- Accessible picnic tables
Weight room
Features
- Automatic door opener
- Accessible height water fountain
- Wheelchair accessible welcome desk
- Weight room staff attendants (View Weight Room page for schedule)
Equipment
- Atlantis Functional Trainer and Hoist Cable Machine
- Rotating pulleys and columns and multiple accessories for a variety of upper and lower body exercises.
- Please note, if anchored at the top, assistance may be required to lower for ease of accessibility
- Rotating pulleys and columns and multiple accessories for a variety of upper and lower body exercises.
- UE8 Upper Body Ergometer
- Designed with a swivel drive train. Permits direct wheelchair access without removal or attachment of the seat
- Matrix Smith Machine
- Plate-loaded
- NuStep machines (2)
- Recumbent bikes (3)
- Raised stretching platform
G.R. Pearkes Recreation Centre
Accessibility features
- Accessible parking spaces (4)
- Designated handyDART loading zone
- Paved walkway to main entrance
- Accessible entrance with automated doors
- Accessible washrooms (8) and change rooms (2)
- Accessible weight room with adapted equipment
- Wheelchair access to ice rinks and the field house
- Elevator to the second floor
Weight room
Features
- Weight room staff attendants (View Weight Room page for schedule)
- Elevator to access the weight room
- Universal bathroom with automatic door opener
- Accessible height water fountain
Equipment
- Functional trainers (2)
- Rotating pulleys, columns and multiple accessories for a variety of upper and lower body exercises.
- Please note, if anchored at the top, assistance may be required to lower for ease of accessibility
- Rotating pulleys, columns and multiple accessories for a variety of upper and lower body exercises.
- Precor recumbent bicycles (2)
- Steps to reach pull-up bars (on the base of a squat rack)
Ice rinks
Gold Rink
- Lifted viewing area
- Player’s box accessible to sledge hockey
Cedar Hill Golf Course
Accessibility features
- Accessible parking spaces (4)
- Accessible washroom (no automatic door) (1)
- Elevator to the second floor
- Paragolfer, a sit-to-stand golf cart.
- For more details, please call the Pro Shop at 250-475-7151.
Braefoot Park Centre
Accessibility features
- Accessible parking spaces (2)
- Elevator to the upper floor