Courses and Activities for Children

This free bilingual program, for volunteer tweens and teens (ages 11 and over) and Library members ages 5 to 10, begins the week of July 6.

At the Dorval Library

Advance registration is required.

Little Buddies are matched with enthusiastic volunteer Big Buddies, to share a love of reading.
For more details, visit biblioweb.ville.dorval.qc.ca.

REGISTRATION

As of May 4, at biblioweb.ville.dorval.qc.ca.
The deadline to apply is June 5. Space is limited.

Sunday, September 20, at 10:30 a.m. (60 minutes)
At the Dorval Library
Advance registration is required.

It’s a battle of the libraries! Join our Dorval team as we compete in an inter-municipal LEGO building contest! Work together to construct a fantastical city inspired by the LEGO City universe. Use thousands of LEGO bricks to design buildings, roads, vehicles, parks, neighbourhoods, and infrastructure to bring our spectacular city to life!  

The teams from the different libraries will each build their own project, and the public will be invited to vote online for their favourite. The results will be announced during Library Week and the winning library will be awarded the coveted Master Builder Cup.
GO Team Dorval! 

Free bilingual activity for babies age 2 and under with their caregivers

Fridays, at 10:15 a.m., from September 25 to December 4 (30 minutes)
At the Dorval Library
Advance registration is required.

Babies and caregivers are invited to share a joyful time together with songs, rhymes, and finger play that support early family literacy and bonding. After the interactive circle time, there will be plenty of opportunity for free play and socializing—perfect for little ones to explore and for parents and caregivers to connect.

Free bilingual activity for children ages 3 to 5 with their caregivers

Saturdays, at 10:15 a.m., from September 26 to December 5 (60 minutes)
At the Dorval Library
Advance registration is required.

Each session introduces little ones to the joy of books and reading through interactive storytelling, catchy songs, and engaging activities. To top it all off, children will enjoy a simple craft that ties into the day’s theme—perfect for little hands and big imaginations!

During October, the activity room in the Dorval Library will be styled as a whimsical, woodland “café-terrace”—a cozy, inviting space with bistro‑style tables, bean bags, and soft lighting—perfect for relaxing, creating, studying, or just hanging out.

Each week will feature a different self-guided theme to explore — magnetic poetry, board games, colouring, origami — as well as some fun pop‑up surprises sprinkled throughout the month.

The space will also be the venue for a variety of our regular and special events, so be sure to check out the Library’s website for details, at biblioweb.ville.dorval.qc.ca.

Saturday, October 17, between 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. (drop-in)
At the Dorval Library
No registration required

Happy birthday Winnie!

We’re celebrating 100 years of Winnie‑the‑Pooh with an enchanting afternoon of creative fun for the whole family! Drop by the “Hundred Acre Wood” for crafts inspired by everyone’s favourite bear and visit the FabZone station to make your own button and create a Pooh‑themed bookmark using a Cricut.

We couldn’t honour Pooh without including his favourite snack: hunny! Sample local honey harvested from our very own Dorval bee hives (while supplies last)!

Bilingual workshop for ages 10 and over, presented by GRAME (Groupe de recommandations et d’actions pour un meilleur environnement)

Saturday, October 24, at 1:30 p.m.
At the Dorval Museum of Local History and Heritage

Advance registration is required.
Children age 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Did you know that our island hides a network of forgotten streams? This fall, take part in a unique awareness workshop presented by GRAME.

Together, we will travel back in time to discover the waterways that disappeared under the asphalt. We will also analyze the health of those that still flow in the open air and share practical ways to protect them daily.

Become a guardian of our blue heritage!

Website | GRAME

Sunday, November 15, at 1:30 p.m. (90 minutes)
At the Dorval Library
Advance registration is required.

Design and build your own roller coaster while exploring the exciting science of motion! Through hands-on experimentation, participants will discover how kinetic energy and friction affect the movement of objects. Test different track designs with marbles and learn the science behind roller coaster engineering.

Sunday, November 15, at 1:30 p.m
At the Dorval Museum of Local History and Heritage

Advance registration is required.

On the occasion of the 325th anniversary of this pivotal diplomatic event, come and discover its key players and their motivations, as well as the codes and symbols that made this historic event a highly significant moment in the relations between France and its First Nations allies. Our lecturer will guide you through all the intricacies of 18th-century European and Indigenous diplomacy, allowing you to gain a deeper understanding of the events of 1701.

Saturday, November 21, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Wednesday, November 25, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
At the Dorval Library

Advance registration is required.

Immerse yourself in the soothing world of needle felting during this two-hour creative workshop. Guided by a skilled artisan, participants will learn the basics of this traditional craft while creating an adorable little wool mouse.

Each creation will be displayed as part of the Holiday Craft Corner exhibition, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to a collective and festive artwork.

A welcoming moment to create, experiment, and leave a mark on the winter cultural program.

Several art and craft classes and activities are offered in Dorval.

Here are the City's partner organisations that offer activities and courses in Dorval:

• Crafts: Dorval Artisans Guild
• Art:
  • Dorval Artists Association
  • Dorval Art Hive
• Pottery: Dorval Potters' Guild
• Weaving: Dorval Weavers Guild
• Calligraphy: Dorval Scribes* 
• Knitting: Surrey Knitters*

Here is the City's partner organisation that offers ballet in Dorval:

• Dorval School of Ballet

Registration code: AQ1009

For ages: 2 to 14 (age as of the first lesson of the session)

Description: One-on-one course for a person with a disability. Personalized lessons according to the skill, strengths, and weaknesses of the swimmer to foster their progress.

Prerequisites: Able to go in the water on their own

Participation capacity: 1 participant per class

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Registration code: AQ5002

For ages: 7 to 14 (age as of the first lesson of the session)

Description: Discover the elegance and athleticism of artistic swimming! No prior experience needed, this course is designed for beginners and combines fitness, fun, and creativity in a supportive, water-based environment.

Prerequisites: Must be able to swim 25 metres and thread water for 3 minutes without assistance of a personal flotation device.

Skills to be developed:

• Learn fundamental sculling techniques.
• Learn basic figures and teamwork-based routines while improving breath control, flexibility, and coordination.

Participation capacity: 10 participants per class

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Registration code: AQ1012

Description: A fun and guided aquatic session where parents and children gain comfort and confidence in the water under the care of a qualified instructor. Children are introduced to the joy of the water, while parents learn safe and engaging ways to swim with their child.

For ages: 5 to 15 months (age as of the first lesson of the session)

Prerequisites: None

Skills to be developed:

• Learn pool safety, education and awareness
• Entering and exiting the water
• Breath control
• Floating and surface support
• Movement through the water

Participation capacity: 8 pairs of parent and child per class

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Registration code: AQ1008

For ages: 16 to 30 months (age as of the first lesson of the session)

Description: A fun and guided aquatic session where parents and children gain comfort and confidence in the water under the care of a qualified instructor. Children are introduced to the joy of the water, while parents learn safe and engaging ways to swim with their child.

Prerequisites: None

Skills to be developed:

• Learn pool safety, education and awareness
• Entering and exiting the water
• Breath control
• Floating and surface support
• Movement through the water

Participation capacity: 8 pairs of parent and child per class

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Registration code: AQ5001

For ages: 7 to 14 (age as of the first lesson of the session)

Description: This course covers fundamental diving techniques, from basic standing dives to proper takeoff, entry, and body control with an emphasis on safety, balance, and coordination. Perfect for beginners looking to build confidence on the diving board.

Prerequisites: Must be able to swim a full lap of the pool (25 metres). Also, must be able to jump off the diving board and swim unassisted to the side of the pool.

Skills to be developed:

• Front dives
• Tuck dives

Participation capacity: 10 participants per class

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Introduction to Water

Registration code: AQ1001

For ages: 2 to 7 (age as of the first lesson of the session)

Description: An aquatic session designed for beginners with little to no experience in the water. The focus is made on water safety, comfort, and basic movement in shallow water.

Prerequisites: Must be able to go in the water on their own.

Skills to be developed: 

• Entering and exiting the water safely without assistance.
• Blowing bubbles and putting the face in the water.
• Assisted floating on front and back.
• Swim 12 metres with a flotation aid and 2 metres unassisted, face in the water.
• Jump from the side of the pool with a bubble on, unassisted.

Participation capacity: 5 participants per class

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Fundamental Skills

Registration code: AQ1014

For ages: 3 to 8 (age as of the first lesson of the session)

Description: An aquatic session that builds on water confidence and introduces basic swimming skills.

Prerequisites: Passed the White level

Skills to be developed: 

• Unassisted front and back floating.
• Demonstrate a front and back glide from the wall.
• Swim 12 metres unassisted, face in the water.
• Jump from the side of the pool, unassisted.
• Thread water for 10 seconds.

Participation capacity: 5 participants per class

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Developing Propulsion

Registration code: AQ1003

For ages: 4 to 14 (age as of the first lesson of the session)

Description: An aquatic session that focuses on developing independent swimming ability and coordination.

Prerequisites: Passed the Yellow level

Skills to be developed: 

• Push off the wall with streamline and kick (6 metres)
• Swim front crawl for 12 metres with proper body positioning
• Swim 25 metres continuously
• Backstroke kick for 12 metres with proper body positioning
• Rolling floats, front to back and back to front
• Thread water for 30 seconds

Participation capacity: 5 participants per class

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Stroke Development

Registration code: AQ1015

For ages: 5 to 14 (age as of the first lesson of the session)

Description: Introduction to more structured stroke techniques and endurance.

Prerequisites: Passed the Green level

Skills to be developed:

• Submerged push-off into front streamline kick
• Swim 25 metres of front crawl with proper body positioning and breath timing
• Backstroke kick for 25 metres with proper body positioning
• Backstroke swim for 12 metres with proper body positioning
• Retrieve an object at the bottom of the pool
• Introduction to stationary egg-beater

Participation capacity: 6 participants per class

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Stroke Refinement

Registration code: AQ1004

For ages: 6 to 14 (age as of the first lesson of the session)

Description: Refining strokes for efficiency and endurance.

Prerequisites: Passed the Red level

Skills to be developed: 

• Submerged push off into front streamline kick
• Push off the wall in a streamline position on the back
• Front crawl - Swim 50 metres with proper body positioning and breath timing
• Backstroke - Swim 25 metres continuously with proper technique.
• Breaststroke - Swim for 25 metres
• Introduction to traveling egg-beater

Participation capacity: 6 participants per class

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Endurance and Stroke Perfection

Registration code: AQ1005

For ages: 7 to 16 (age as of the first lesson of the session)

Description: An aquatic session that focuses on increasing endurance and refining all strokes.

Prerequisites: Passed the Blue level

Skills to be developed:

• Front crawl - Swim 50 metres continuously with proper technique
• Backstroke - Swim 50 metres continuously with proper technique
• Breaststroke - Swim 50 metres of breaststroke with proper coordination
• Flip turns for front crawl and backstroke
• Diving from a standing position

Participation capacity: 7 participants per class

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Competitive Readiness

Registration code: AQ1006

For ages: 8 to 16 (age as of the first lesson of the session)

Description: An aquatic session that prepares swimmers for competitive training with advanced skills.

Prerequisites: Passed the Bronze level

Skills to be developed:

• Swim 75 metres continuously using multiple strokes
• Swim 75 metres of front crawl and backstroke with race turns
• 50 metres of butterfly kick with proper technique
• Endurance : treading water for 3 minutes
• Racing dives and breakouts from a dive

Participation capacity: 7 participants per class

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Pre-Competitive Elite

Registration code: AQ1007

For ages: 9 to 16 (age as of the first lesson of the session)

Description: It is the highest level before competitive swimming, focusing on endurance and race strategies.

Prerequisites: Passed the Silver level

Skills to be developed:

• Swim 100 metres continuously for all strokes
• Swim 100 metres of each stroke with race-quality turns
• Introduction to butterfly full arm and leg coordination
• Racing starts and finishes for all strokes
• Mastering underwater kick off starts and turns
• Endurance treading water for 5 minutes

Participation capacity: 7 participants per class

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Registration code: AQ8001

For ages: 2 to 7 (age as of the first lesson of the session)

Description: Personalized lessons according to the skill, strengths, and weaknesses of the swimmer to foster their progress. This one-on-one course is designed for children:

• at the White or Yellow level when taken at the DASC
• of all levels at the outdoor aquatic centres

Prerequisites:  Able to go in the water on their own.

Participation capacity: 1 participant per class

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Registration Codes: 
- SP4047 (18 months to 2 years)
- SP1041-01 (ages 3 to 5)

Child and parent will participate together in engaging songs and dances and will explore various instruments. Moreover, fun physical activities will also help your child develop motor skills.

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Registration Code: SP4013

For children ages 4 to 8.

A yoga class filled with games, songs, stories, imaginative play, and activities that engage children and give them the tools to feel calmer, happier, and increase body awareness.

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Here is what is offered in Dorval, in terms of baseball:

• Baseball West Island

There are also various baseball fields spread throughout the City.

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You can enjoy open activities, including basketball, in the Dorval Aquatic and Sports Complex gymnasium. 

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The five following basketball courts are also set up in Dorval: 

• Two courts, on a concrete surface (on the outdoor skating rink) without lighting, are at École secondaire Jean XXIII
• One, without lighting, at Neptune Park
• One, without lighting, a St-Charles Park
• One, without lighting, a Surrey Park

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Two non-lit bocce fields are located at the Jean-Paul Bernier Park. These are available to citizens, on a first come, first served basis, with rotation after each game.

Registration Code: SP4014

For ages 6 to 10

Get ready to move, groove, and discover rhythms from around the world!

This course introduces children to exciting dance forms from a variety of cultures, including Bollywood, Bhangra, Latin, and more.

Through fun, easy-to-follow choreography, children explore music while building coordination, rhythm, musicality, and confidence. Each class is upbeat and engaging, encouraging children to express themselves and grow at their own pace in a positive, supportive environment.

Whether your child is new to dance or already loves to move, this course is a fun way to stay active, make friends, and build confidence!

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A 3-basket disc golf course is located at Windsor Park (corner of Dawson Avenue and Fénelon Boulevard). It is available year-round, seven days a week. 

Equipment loan

Discs may be rented, free of charge, at the reception of Dorval Aquatic and Sports Complex (1295 Dawson Avenue), in exchange for your Dorval Activity Card or a piece of identification, according to the following schedule:

• Monday to Friday, from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Scorecards (with the rules)

Online version

Hard copies may also be obtained at the DASC.

Course maps

Hole #1 - The Rock

Hole #2 - The Spectator

Hole #3 - The Hole-in-One

More details about disc golf

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The City of Dorval has a beautiful and challenging 18-hole course, which has a driving range, a putting green, a miniature golf course, two reception halls, a bar, and terraces. In winter, there are cross-country skiing and snowshoeing paths, as well as walking paths that also allow for birdwatching.

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Here is what is offered in Dorval, in terms of hockey:

• Dorval Ladies Hockey Association (514 633-4000)
• Dorval Oldtimers' Hockey League
• Dorval Youngtimers' Hockey League
• Hockey West Island

The City also offers ice time to residents wishing to play shinny hockey. 

Check the schedule and details

The City of Dorval is happy to offer indoor walking around the skating rink of the Westwood Sports Centre!

Contact

750 Thorncrest Avenue
Dorval, Quebec  H9P 2R5

Telephone: 514 633-4002

Schedule

December 11, 2025 to April 30, 2026

• Monday: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Thursday: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Saturday: 10 a.m. to noon
• Sunday: Noon to 2 p.m.

* Please note that indoor walking will not take place on December 25 and 26, and on January 1 and 2.

To the sound of music, take part in some exercice sheltered from poor weather conditions.

The activity is free and open to Dorval residents of all ages.

Happy walking!

Here is what is offered in Dorval, in terms of swim clubs and swimming courses:

• Dorval Swim Club
• Northshore Aquatic Association

The City of Dorval also offers many different swimming courses.

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Due to its prime location on the shores of Lake St-Louis, Dorval can offer its residents a number of nautical activities during the summer.

Lastly, a boat launching ramp is offered to Dorval residents from one of the prettiest bays on Lake Saint-Louis. It is located in Pine Beach Park, at the corner of chemin du Bord-du-Lac–Lakeshore and Saint-Louis Avenue.

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Here is what is offered in Dorval, in terms of figure skating:

• Dorval Figure Skating Club

As well, the City offers various skating options to its citizens, whether it be outside or inside one of its two arenas.

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Combine tennis, racquetball, table tennis, and badminton, and you'll get pickleball, a sport that is becoming more and more popular in Canada.

The hard-surfaced racket is inspired by that of table tennis and racquetball and the holey plastic ball is similar to that used by cosom hockey. Pickleball can be played in singles or doubles, and field sizes are comparable to badminton.

Courts

• Surrey Aquatic and Community Centre: Four outdoor courts with removable nets
  • No reservation required
  • Bring your own paddle and ball (no equipment rentals on site)
• Dorval Aquatic and Sports Complex: open activities in the gymnasium, including pickleball
• Westwood Sports Centre: Six courts are installed inside the building and will be available, free of charge, to the entire population during the summer

Pickleball schedules

Dorval Aquatic and Sports Complex

See pickleball schedule

Surrey Aquatic and Community Centre

• Every day during the summer, from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Westwood Sports Centre

Full details

Rentals

Dorval Aquatic and Sports Complex
Free rental of rackets and balls are available on-site upon presentation of a Dorval Activity card, only during the open pickleball time slots.

Surrey Aquatic and Community Centre
Free rental of rackets, balls, and removable nets are available on-site at the reception desk upon presentation of a Dorval Activity card, only during the centre's opening hours.

Westwood Sports Centre
Rackets and balls are available for loan on site, in exchange for a piece of identification.

Rules

For more information and official rules, please visit the Quebec Pickleball Federation website.

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Residents have access to an awesome skatepark located on Dawson Avenue, in front of the Dorval Aquatic and Sports Complex. These top-of-the-line installations cover approximately 1,400 m2 and include tons of obstacles, special modules, several ramps, and even a half pipe.

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Here is what is offered in Dorval, in terms of ringette:

• Pointe-Claire Ringette Association

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A rugby field is located at Academy Sainte-Anne and is available for rental to Dorval Citizens.

Learn more about rentals

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Discover beautiful cross-country skiing trails as well as multi-purpose trails that allow for snowshoeing or walking, at the following locations:

• Dorval Park (95 chemin du Bord-du-Lac-Lakeshore): maintained ski trails and multi-purpose trail
• Golf Dorval (2000 Reverchon Avenue): maintained ski trails and multi-purpose trail
• Millennium Park (230 chemin du Bord-du-Lac-Lakeshore): maintained ski trails and multi-purpose trail
• Peace Trail (1335 chemin du Bord-du-Lac-Lakeshore): Multi-purpose trail
• Windsor Park (1060 Dawson Avenue): Multi-purpose trail

Please note that the quality of the trails depends strongly on the weather conditions.

Learn more about the trails' conditions

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Here is what is offered in Dorval, in terms of soccer:

• Dorval Oldtimers Soccer (514 633-4000)
• Dorval Soccer Association

You can also enjoy open activities in the Dorval Aquatic and Sports Complex gymnasium.

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Eleven soccer fields (natural grass and artificial turf) of varied dimensions are available at the City of Dorval. They can also be rented.

• 11-a-side soccer
  • One at Académie Sainte-Anne, with artificial turf and lighting
  • Two at the Sarto-Desnoyers Community Centre, one with artificial turf and one with natural grass, both with lighting
• 9-a-side soccer
  • One at the Surrey Aquatic and Community Centre, with natural grass and lighting
• 7-a-side soccer
  • One at Académie Sainte-Anne, with artificial turf and lighting
  • One at Courtland Park, with natural grass and lighting
  • One at the Sarto-Desnoyers Community Centre, with artificial turf and lighting
• 5-a-side soccer
  • Three at the Dorval Arena, with natural grass but no lighting
  • One at the Westwood Sports Centre, with natural grass but no lighting

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There are three public tennis areas equipped with two courts each.

• Neptune Park
• St-Charles Park
• Surrey Park

The hard courts are available to the population, on a first come, first served basis, with a half hour rotation if there is waiting.

Dorval Tennis Club

The Dorval Tennis Club offers its subscribers and their guests 8 clay tennis courts for day and evening play. Subscribers can book courts and participate in round robins, join the interclub, sign up for lessons, clinics, and junior programs, and much more!

All ages and levels of play are welcome. Whether players want a social or competitive experience, there is something for everyone at the club.

Check the website

Volleyball

You can enjoy open activities, including voleyball, in the Dorval Aquatic and Sports Complex gymnasium.

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Beach Volleyball

Located between Edgar Rouleau Arena and the Walters Aquatic Centre, the beach volleyball court can be used at any time without reservation.

Here is the City's partner organisation that reunites astronomy enthousiasts:

• Dorval Astronomy Club

Here is the stamp club that operates in Dorval:

• Lakeshore Stamp Club