Leisure Access Program
Free and reduced-cost swimming, skating and transit for Cranbrook residents with a limited income.
What you get
- 75% off public swims, Aquafit and joint mobility classes
- Free public swims for children under 7 (with an adult)
- Free monthly transit pass (not transferable, and lost passes aren’t replaced)
Benefits last one year, then you reapply.
Who qualifies
Your total household income must be at or below these amounts:
| People in household | Maximum yearly income |
|---|---|
| 1 | $20,848 |
| 2 | $25,953 |
| 3 | $31,906 |
| 4 | $38,740 |
| 5 | $43,938 |
| 6 | $49,555 |
| 7 | $55,172 |
How to apply
- Meet with a partner agency. They check your information and fill in your application:
- Salvation Army: 250-426-3612
- Community Connections Society, 209A 16th Avenue North: 250-426-2976
- Interior Health Mental Health Programs: 250-420-2210
- Ministry of Children and Family Development, 201-1212 2nd Street North: 250-426-1514
- Bring to your meeting: government photo ID with your current address; proof of address (utility bill, bank statement or lease) in one adult’s name; proof of income for each adult (last year’s Notice of Assessment or T1 line 150, or a release of information from the Ministry of Social Development, available at Service BC, 101-100 Cranbrook Street North); and your Canada Child Benefit notice if children are included.
- Wait about a week while the agency sends your application to Recreation and Culture.
- Book an appointment to register by calling 311 or 250-489-0220. Bring proof of address and photo ID. Your benefits start right away.
Low-cost options for everyone
- Indoor walking pass at Western Financial Place: $7
- Free public skating and free skate rental at Kinsmen Arena, courtesy of the KinClub of Cranbrook. See times.
- Free family swims and discounted special events. Check the pool schedule.
Help paying for sports
- KidSport: up to $200 toward registration fees for children aged 6 to 18. 250-489-2346
- Canadian Tire Jumpstart: registration or equipment for ages 4 to 18. 1-844-937-7529
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