Afraid of the water?
Start in warm water with a patient coach right beside you.
- ✓ Getting comfortable in the water
- ✓ Floating and breathing fundamentals
- ✓ Your first strokes, at your pace
Markham · Richmond Hill · North York
Adult Swimming Lessons in Markham, Richmond Hill & North York
It's never too late to learn. Friendly, patient swimming lessons for adults, from first-time floaters to triathletes polishing their stroke.
Ages 18+
Lessons for every adult swimmer
Join a small group or book private lessons. Either way, your coach breaks everything down step by step.
Polish your strokes
Already swim a little? Learn proper technique and swim with confidence.
- ✓ Freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly
- ✓ Breathing and body position
- ✓ Hands-on technique correction
Swim stronger, longer
Build endurance and efficiency for fitness, open water or race day.
- ✓ Endurance and pacing
- ✓ Stroke efficiency
- ✓ Training for triathlons
The WD difference
Why adults learn with WD Swim
- ✓ Shallow water at our Markham and Richmond Hill pools, so you can always stand up
- ✓ Warm 31°C saltwater in Markham and Richmond Hill, comfortable from the first minute
- ✓ Patient, professional coaches who never rush you
- ✓ Changing rooms and showers
- ✓ Evening and weekend lesson times
Classes & prices
Prices at each pool
Pick the pool closest to you.
Markham
66 Bullock Dr Unit 5, Markham, ON L3P 3P2
Adult Swim
Small-group lessons for adults, from first-timers to confident swimmers. Sold as a package of 10 lessons.
18+
years old
5:1
swimmers per coach
30 min
per lesson
$395/10 lessons
Book a class
Private Lessons (1:1)
One-on-one lessons with a coach, at your pace.
Adults
ages
1:1
one-on-one
30 min
weekly
Semi-Private (2:1)
Two adults of a similar level share one coach.
Adults
ages
2:1
swimmers per coach
30 min
weekly
Richmond Hill
563 Edward Ave Unit 12, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 9W7
Adult Swim
Small-group lessons for adults, from first-timers to confident swimmers. Sold as a package of 10 classes.
18+
years old
5:1
swimmers per coach
45 min
per lesson
$499/10 lessons
Book a class
Private Lessons (1:1)
One-on-one lessons with a coach, at your pace.
Adults
ages
1:1
one-on-one
30 min
weekly
Semi-Private (2:1)
Two adults of a similar level share one coach.
Adults
ages
2:1
swimmers per coach
30 min
weekly
North York
490 York Mills Rd, North York, ON M3B 1W6
Adult Lessons
Small-group lessons for adults, billed per 60-minute session.
18+
years old
Small group
class size
60 min
per lesson
from$70/hr
Book a class
Fall 2026 season: September 14 to December 20. Billed per 60-minute session each week; the number of weeks varies with school schedules and breaks.
Private and semi-private adult lessons are priced by pool, so give us a call. In Markham and Richmond Hill, Adult Swim is sold in packages of 10 classes, or try a single class first. North York adult lessons are billed per session. All programs include a $30 annual membership per student.
3 pools across the GTA
Find adult lessons near you
Same small classes, certified coaches and WD Progress Program at every location.
Questions parents ask
Adult lessons FAQs
Still have a question? Call us at 647-988-6888.
See all FAQs →I'm scared of the water. Can I still learn?
Absolutely. Many of our adult swimmers start out nervous. Our pools are warm, our Markham and Richmond Hill pools are shallow throughout, and your coach goes at your pace.
Should I choose group or private lessons?
Group lessons are a great, social way to learn. Private lessons give you one-on-one attention and are ideal if you feel anxious or want to progress faster.
How much are adult swimming lessons?
Adult Swim is sold in packages of 10 classes: $395 in Markham (30-minute classes) and $499 in Richmond Hill (45-minute classes). You can also book a single class for $39.50 in Markham or $49.90 in Richmond Hill. In North York, adult lessons start from $70 per 60-minute session. For private adult lessons, give your pool a call.
Do adults get a free trial?
Our free trial is for children's group classes. Adults can book a single class instead: $39.50 in Markham, $49.90 in Richmond Hill, or from $70 in North York.
When are adult lessons available?
Adult lessons are offered during our regular hours, including evenings and weekends.
How deep is the pool?
Our Markham and Richmond Hill pools are shallow throughout, which makes them ideal for adult beginners. For North York, give our team a call and we'll talk you through the pool.
