Centre Saint-Charles—home to a gym, arena, and community rooms—is the kind of neighbourhood sports centre that quietly does everything right. Just a few blocks from Charlevoix metro, it's also home to the Piscine Saint-Charles which keeps things simple and accessible in Pointe-Saint-Charles. All-ages swims run through the afternoon, family time slots are carved out early evening, and adults reclaim the lanes after dark. Weekday lunch hours are also reserved for grown-ups, making it a rare spot for a midday reset. It’s indoors, it’s free, and it’s well-maintained—just straightforward programming that serves the local community. Here for aquaform with the seniors’ group or just looking to cool off before grabbing groceries? It gets the job done. Bonus points for being stroller- and wheelchair-friendly, with locker rooms, showers, and even Wi-Fi if you’re killing time.
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