
Top 7 Signs Your Baby Is Ready for Swim Lessons
For many parents, deciding when to start baby swim lessons feels like a big milestone. You want your little one to feel comfortable, safe, and happy in the water and you want a program that supports their early development gently and confidently. The good news? Most babies show clear signs that they’re ready long before...

Swimming for Tots: A Parent’s Guide to Ages 1–4 in the Pool
The toddler and preschool years are full of milestones first steps, first words, first friendships. But one milestone families often overlook is the moment a child first feels truly comfortable in the water. Swimming for tots isn’t just about splashing around; it’s a powerful foundation for water safety, confidence, and lifelong swim skills. For children...

Winter Baby Swim Lessons: Why Indoor Pools Are Perfect for Cold Months
Winter in Canada can make even the most dedicated parents rethink their routines especially when it comes to activities for babies and toddlers. Long, cold months often mean less time outdoors, fewer opportunities for sensory play, and a greater need for warm, structured environments where young children can learn and explore safely. That’s exactly why...

Working on High Elbow Recovery: How Precision Creates Faster, Smarter Swimmers
At Felix’s Swim Schools, swimming is more than just laps in a pool — it’s the art of perfecting technique, one detail at a time. From our early preschool swim class to our advanced swim program for competitive youth and adults, every level shares the same foundation: focus, precision, and purpose. One of the most...

Toddler Swim Lessons: Building Confidence Through Play
For many parents, the first splash marks the beginning of something special — not just fun in the water, but the start of lifelong confidence and safety. At Felix’s Swim Schools, our toddler swim lessons are designed around one simple idea: children learn best through play. When swimming becomes joyful, natural, and engaging, skills come...

From First Splash to Freestyle: Why Starting Swim Lessons Early Makes All the Difference
Every child’s swimming journey begins with a single splash — and for some, like Ethan, that first moment in the water sets the stage for years of progress, confidence, and skill. Today, Ethan can swim freestyle unassisted for over 15 meters at just 5 years old. His success isn’t a coincidence — it’s the result...

Top 7 Benefits of Year-Round Swimming Lessons for Kids
For many families, swimming is a summer activity — something to enjoy at the beach, cottage, or community pool. But did you know that year-round swimming lessons can have lasting benefits for your child’s confidence, health, and overall development? At Felix’s Swim Schools, we’ve been teaching Toronto families since 1986, and we’ve seen firsthand how...

How Swimsuit Colour Affects Water Safety: What Every Parent Should Know
When it comes to keeping kids safe around water, most parents focus on the big things — swim lessons, lifeguards, and supervision. But here’s something many don’t realize: the colour of your child’s swimsuit can make a major difference in visibility and safety. That’s right — what your child wears in the pool or at...

Dive In! Felix’s Swim Schools Opens New Midtown Toronto Location
Starting November 1, 2025, Felix’s Swim Schools is making a splash in Midtown Toronto with the grand opening of our newest location at 450 Blythwood Rd. Families across Lawrence Park, Sherwood Park, and Leaside can now enjoy the same trusted swim programs that have made Felix’s one of Toronto’s most recognized names in swimming education...

Winter Swimming in Toronto: Why Year-Round Lessons Create Faster, Safer Swimmers
When temperatures drop in Toronto, many families assume swimming lessons should take a break — but that’s one of the biggest myths in swim education. In reality, winter swimming lessons in Toronto are one of the best ways to keep your child’s progress steady, improve confidence, and build stronger, safer swimmers year-round. At Felix Swim...
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- Top 7 Signs Your Baby Is Ready for Swim Lessons
- Swimming for Tots: A Parent’s Guide to Ages 1–4 in the Pool
- Winter Baby Swim Lessons: Why Indoor Pools Are Perfect for Cold Months
- Working on High Elbow Recovery: How Precision Creates Faster, Smarter Swimmers
- Toddler Swim Lessons: Building Confidence Through Play
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BEACHES
181 Broadview Ave, Toronto, ON M4M 2G3, Canada
Tue & Thu: 5:00PM – 9:00PM
Wed: 5:30PM – 8:30PM
Sat – Sun: 9:30AM – 2:30PM
Mon & Fri: Closed
DOWNTOWN
64 Baldwin St, Toronto, ON M5T 1L4, Canada
Mon – Thu: 4:30PM – 9:00PM
Sat – Sun: 9:30AM – 4:45PM
Tue & Fri: Closed
JUNCTION
315 Osler St, Toronto, ON M6N 2Z4, Canada
Mon – Wed: 4:30PM – 9:00PM
Fri: 4:30PM – 7:30PM
Sat – Sun: 9:30AM – 4:45PM
Thu: Closed
MARKHAM
205 Clayton Dr, Markham, ON L3R 7P3, Canada
Tue-Fri: 4:00PM – 9:00PM
Thu: 8:00AM-12:00PM
Thu: 4:00PM – 9:00PM
Sat – Sun: 9:00AM – 3:30PM
Mon: Closed
MIDTOWN
450 Blythwood Rd, Toronto, ON M4N 1A9
Mon – Fri: 4:30PM – 7:30PM
Sat : 9:30AM – 4:45PM
Sun: 2:15PM – 6:00PM
NORTH YORK
7026 Bathurst St, Thornhill, ON L4J 8K3, Canada
Mon – Wed: 4:30PM – 9:00PM
Sun: 9:30AM – 2:30PM
Thu – Sat: Closed
THORNHILL
8403 Yonge St, Thornhill, ON L3T 6R2, Canada
Mon – Fri: 4:00PM – 9:00PM
Sat – Sun: 9:30AM – 3:30PM
WOODBRIDGE
643 Chrislea Rd #2, Woodbridge, ON L4L 8A3, Canada
Mon – Fri: 4:00PM – 8:30PM
Sat : 9:30AM – 5:00PM
Sun: 9:30AM – 2:00PM
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