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Aqua-Tots Swim Lessons in Toronto, ON

Location
81 Gerry Fitzgerald Dr. Unit A7
Toronto, ON M3J 3N4
Hours of Operation
Monday
2:00pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday
2:00pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 8:30pm
Thursday
2:00pm - 8:30pm
Friday
10:00am - 8:30pm
Saturday
8:30am - 5:30pm
Sunday
8:30am - 5:30pm

Swim Pricing & Perks

Flexible Scheduling & Make-up Lessons
Evening & Weekend Availability
Progress Tracking on the Aqua-Tots App
Sibling Discounts
Our 30-minute swim lessons are geared for swimmers 4 months to 12 years old.
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Group Lessons

4:1 Student-to-Instructor Ratio

$32.08/LESSON*
billed at $139/mo

Semi-Private Lessons

2:1 Student-to-Instructor Ratio

$64.15/LESSON*
billed at $278/mo

Private Lessons

1:1 Student-to-Instructor Ratio

$96.23/LESSON*
billed at $417/mo
Annual Registration Fee: $45/Child or $70/Family *Price per lesson reflects monthly tuition averaged over 52 weeks (based on one visit per week).

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Frequently Asked Questions

We begin teaching children to swim as young as four months old, but if your child is older than that, go ahead and start now—there’s always time to learn! The proven Aqua-Tots curriculum is designed to teach children of all ages and abilities how to become safe and confident swimmers for life.

Looking for swim class times that fit your schedule?
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Curious about what level your child would be in?
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Why Choose Aqua-Tots North York
At Aqua-Tots North York, kids don’t just learn swim strokes—they learn our “secret language”: Chicken, Star, Rocket, a fun teaching system our North York instructors use to help swimmers remember key water safety skills and build confidence in the pool. Located at RioCan Marketplace near York University, our school has been recognized as Toronto Central’s Best Swim Lessons (Consumer Choice Award, 2023–2026) and a Readers’ Choice Diamond Award winner for swim instruction.
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Track Progress on the Aqua-Tots App
North York parents can stay connected using our convenient mobile app, making it easy to manage schedules and track progress. With support from our helpful front desk team, families stay informed and supported throughout their swim journey.
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Globally Trusted, Locally Loved
Our curriculum is trusted worldwide, but our commitment is to Toronto. We engage in continual training to stay updated on the latest water safety innovations while staying rooted in our community. We're your neighbor, dedicated to making North York families safer in and near water.
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Lessons for All Ages and Abilities
Our curriculum, taught by our friendly and highly trained North York instructors, is thoughtfully designed for children of all abilities, from infants as young as four months to independent swimmers up to age 12. Each level builds on the last, helping swimmers progress safely at their own pace.
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Meet Our North York Team
At Aqua-Tots North York, our team is our family, and we're excited to introduce them to you. Our amazing managers and friendly front desk staff are here to assist your family and show you what the Aqua-Tots experience is all about. Whether you have questions about our program, need help scheduling lessons and make-up lessons or just want to say hi, our team is ready to serve you. At Aqua-Tots North York, our certified instructors are excited to welcome your child into the pool. With 40+ hours of in-classroom and in-water training, they are well-equipped to teach your child everything they need to know to become a safe and confident swimmer for life. The proven Aqua-Tots curriculum is used all over the world to teach more than five million swim lessons every year.

Foad

General Manger & Master Instructor
Foad brings over seven years of aquatic leadership to Aqua-Tots North York. As general manager, he focuses on creating a safe, welcoming environment where children build confidence and life-saving water safety skills. Currently pursuing his dentistry license, Foad combines discipline and precision while leading his team to deliver a positive experience for every North York family

Sepehr

Aquatics Manger & Master Instructor
Sepehr, our aquatic manager, is a former professional water polo player and a two-time Asian silver medalist (2014 & 2018). He's been part of the Aqua Tots family for over 8 years, where he's trained and mentored more than 100 coaches across three different countries and four different locations to become Aqua-Tots swim instructors.

Setayesh

Operational Manager, Marketing Coordinator & Master Instructor
Setayesh has been passionate about movement and athletics since childhood, beginning with swimming and later competing in track and field at the university level. She holds a master’s degree in kinesiology with a focus on exercise physiology and several training and lifeguard certifications. At Aqua-Tots North York, she is dedicated to creating meaningful experiences for families and swimmers.

Armin

Assistant Aquatic Manager & Master Instructor
Armin is a professional swim instructor and certified personal trainer with over five years of experience teaching swimmers of all ages. He specializes in infant swim lessons, child swim instruction and adaptive lessons for children with special needs. Armin focuses on structured, engaging swim lessons that build water safety, confidence and strong swimming skills.

Local Happenings at Aqua-Tots North York

We’re Hiring!

We’re looking for friendly go-getters who are ready to make waves in their career!

Gift Cards Now Available

Aqua-Tots gift cards are the perfect gift for any occasion! Use them on lessons and merch at any location throughout the U.S. or Canada.

Get a Free Trial Lesson

Experience Aqua-Tots before you jump in! Reserve your free swim lesson today.

We Proudly Offer S.N.A.P.

Aqua-Tots North York offers S.N.A.P. (Students Needing Adaptive Programming) for children with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, developmental delays, deafness, or blindness. One-on-one instruction with tailored goals in a safe environment helps every child build confidence and water safety skills.

We Offer Sibling Discounts

Looking to enroll multiple children in swim lessons? Keep all of your precious kiddos swimming safely together and save with our sibling discounts! Gain the peace of mind that comes from knowing that all of your children are learning how to stay safe in and around water.

Water Safety Presentations

Aqua-Tots is committed to increasing access to water safety education for children. We partner with local daycares and preschools to provide on-site water safety presentations that teach essential safety skills around water. Together, we help families raise safer, more confident kids in North York. 

An Award-Winning Swim School Brand

Aqua-Tots is proud to be recognized as an industry leader in swim instruction, named Entrepreneur’s Top 10 Children’s Franchises in 2025 and Franchise Business Review’s Top Franchises. With more than 35 years of experience and over five million swim lessons taught each year, families in North York trust our proven approach to water safety and swim education.

Events at Aqua-Tots North York

At Aqua-Tots North York, we’re more than a swim school; we’re a community! We host an annual swim play and swim meet. These events offer fun, family-friendly activities and a place for little swimmers and parents to make new friends!