The Township of Madawaska Valley’s Swim Program is available at the water’s edge in Barry’s Bay and Combermere during the summer months. Qualified water safety instructors deliver the program to participants of all ages, rain or shine, five days a week. At the end of the summer, we offer a Bronze Cross and Bronze Medallion course.

2023 Swim Program Information

Registration for our 2023 season is now open.

Session Dates
Session 1: July 3-14
Session 2: July 17-28
Session 3: July 31-August 11
Bronze: August 14-18

2023 Fees (all fees include HST)

Resident Child

One Session: $50
Two Sessions: $90
Three Sessions: $130
Private Lessons: $90

Non-Resident Child

One Session: $60
Two Sessions: $110
Three Sessions: $160
Private Lessons: $90

Bronze: $200

A resident child is the child of a taxpayer of MV Township. You do not need to be a permanent resident to be considered a resident (ex: you own a seasonal residence in MV). 

How to Register

• In person: join us at Mayflower Beach (Combermere) on June 5 or Lakeshore Park (Barry’s Bay) on June 6  for in person registration! 10am-12pm, cash or card accepted.
• Online: complete the online form and send us an e-transfer.
• At the Municipal Office: visit the municipal office during regular operating hours to register. Cash or card accepted.

If you have any questions, please contact swim@madawaskavalley.ca.

Located on beautiful Kamaniskeg Lake, the Lakeshore Tennis Club has 2 courts for the recreational tennis player.  The Lakeshore Tennis Club Committee maintains the clubhouse throughout the summer and provides leadership and guidance in the development, promotion awareness and enhancement of tennis opportunities for the Madawaska Valley.

Memberships are available to the public and access to the courts is provided from Early April until October.

To find out more, contact recreation@madawaskavalley.ca or call 613-756-2747 ext 220.

Provides quality programming for children and youth in and around Barry’s Bay. They offer PreCan, CanSkate, PreJunior, STARSkate and Adult Learn to Skate programs.

For more information or how to register contact:

Barry’s Bay and Area Skating Club

Local volunteers participate together to provide the Madawaska Valley with a youth soccer program. Registration is early April of each year.  Please watch for advertisements in the local paper, social media and News and Notices on the Township website.

For details on the next Triathlon/Duathlon please view their website  www.barrysbaytriathlon.com.

Run by volunteers, the Madawaska Valley Minor Baseball Association program starts in early May and runs until early summer.  Home games are played in Barry’s Bay at Murray Memorial Park on Arena Road.  Ages 4-16 are welcome!  Registration is early April of each year.  Please watch for advertisements in the local paper, social media and News and Notices on the Township website.