Courses and Activities for First Citizens

Registration Code: AQ1009

These are one-on-one classes pairing a person with a disability with an experienced swim instructor. 

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

• Open activities in the Dorval Aquatic and Sports Complex gymnasium
• Dorval Badminton Club

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

• Dorval Ball Hockey League

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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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Registration Code: SP4027

For people age 55 and over.

This class is for autonomous seniors who may have reduced mobility and is designed to help improve their balance and strength through low-impact exercise and gain confidence in daily activities.

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

• Club Vélo Dorval

Citizens can also enjoy the Surrey Trail bike park as well as the various bike paths found throughout the City.

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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: SP4043

For people age 55 and over.

Based on the Joseph Pilates method, this class focuses on abdominal and back exercises and aims at improving posture, muscular strength, and flexibility through a series of slow and specific movements. Exercises will be done standing or sitting. No floor work.

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Registration Code: 1005

For people age 55 and over.

A gentle form of yoga that can be done sitting on a chair or standing, while using the chair for support. It will improve the participants’ flexibility and increase their strength. No floor work.

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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.

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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) upon presentation of a proof of residence, 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

Registration Code: AQ6001

Prerequisite for the National Lifeguard course.

With this comprehensive training, you will easily recognize abnormal signs and symptoms and be able to apply the necessary emergency measures. This course will teach you how to provide specific treatments in order to immobilize an injury, to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) and to administer adrenalin with an auto-injector. You will also learn to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on an adult, a child and an infant, and how to react in case of a respiratory emergency or a cardiac arrest. Numerous others topics are developed, such as how to treat wounds, various injuries, burns and allergic reactions, how to care for a victim in shock and how to intervene in environment-related emergencies.

Cost

• Free thanks to the agreement with the ministère de l’Éducation
• Fees, however, for the pocket mask ($17). The manual is free.

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Registration Code: AQ3002

Gentle Aqua Fit is a comprehensive water-based fitness program for people age 55 and over that incorporates light impact exercises and music to develop and improve your cardiovascular capacity and tone your muscles.

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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. 

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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

February 9 to May 25, 2025

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

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!

Registration Code: SP1003

For people age 55 and over.

A fun and beneficial workout to upbeat music with the young at heart in mind. This class consists of a warm-up, a cardio segment, a strengthening and toning segment, and a relaxing cool-down period. It is also a sure way to meet new friends and socialize in a great environment.

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Registration Code: AQ2105

The National Lifeguard award is a national performance standard and the only award recognized throughout Canada that allows its holder to work as a lifeguard anywhere in the country. The course has been developed to better understand lifeguarding principles and develop good judgment and a responsible attitude regarding the lifeguard’s responsibilities in an aquatic facility. You can specialize in the following four options: pool, waterpark, waterfront, and surf.

Holders of a National Lifeguard award are entitled to work as lifeguards as soon as they reach age 16.

Minimum time required

• 40 hours for the pool option (excluding final evaluation)
• 20 hours for the other options (if the candidate holds a National Lifeguard – Pool award)

Prerequisites

• To be at least 15 years old at the final evaluation
• To hold a Bronze Cross award
• To hold a Standard First Aid/AED or an Aquatic Emergency Care/AED award
• For the Waterpark option: to hold a National Lifeguard – Pool award
• For the Surf option: to hold a National Lifeguard – Waterfront award

Award validity

Valid for 2 years if used as work permit.

Source: sauvetage.qc.ca

Cost

• Free thanks to the agreement with the ministère de l’Éducation
• Fees, however, for the whistle ($6) and the pocket mask ($17). The manual is free.

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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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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

• Dorval Aquatic and Sports Complex: open activities in the gymnasium, including pickleball
• Surrey Aquatic and Community Centre: Four outdoor courts with removable nets

Opening hours

Dorval Aquatic and Sports Complex

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Surrey Aquatic and Community Centre

• Monday to Sunday, from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., ending November 4.

Rentals

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

Rules

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

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Registration Code: SP1035

For people age 55 and over.

Reconnect with a younger you. Stretching feels great when it is done right. Using the Alexander technique, you will be reminded of how easy it was to bend and move as a child.

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

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

• Dorval Old Pros Softball Association
• Dorval Woman's Softball League

There are also two softball fields in the City. 

• A baseball field of Mosquito level dimensions, with lighting, at St-Charles Park
• A baseball field of Peewee level dimensions (age 12 and under), without lighting, at the Sarto-Desnoyers Community Centre  
• A baseball field of Midget, Junior or Senior level dimensions, with lighting, at Ballantyne Park  
• A softball field for all categories, with no lighting, at Windsor Park 

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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 Municipal Tennis Club

The Dorval Municipal Tennis Club offers its members and their guests 8 clay tennis courts for day and evening play. Members 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.

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A very nice Trekfit training circuit is located on the grounds of the Sarto-Desnoyers Community Centre. This concept combines autonomous physical activity with the outdoors. What better way to energize yourself outside in fresh air and forget about your daily routine! The equipment, designed by a team of kinesiologists, is easy to use and multi-functional. Many muscle strengthening and cardiovascular exercises are offered on the explanatory panels or via the mobile app using the QR code.

The benefits of regular physical activity on overall health are undeniable. Even better, you can use these outdoor equipments for free. It’s a date!

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.

Registration Code: SP1030

For people age 55 and over.

This is a gentle yoga class suitable for all experience levels. Emphasis is placed on safe alignment so that participants feel empowered and well cared for. Benefits of such a yoga class are an enhanced sense of stability, overall well-being, and community involvement. Creative use of props during this class also maximizes the participants’ potential.

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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*

Where

At the Dorval Library (1401 chemin du Bord-du-Lac—Lakeshore) 

Details

Join in on one of the book clubs’ monthly get-togethers to “talk books” with fellow readers.

Ask at the Circulation counter for more details and to have your name added to an interest list.

FULLY BOOKED

Registration Code: CULTURE-03

Where

At the Dorval Library’s activity room (1401 chemin du Bord-du-Lac–Lakeshore)

When

Sunday, May 11, at 1:30 p.m.

Advance registration is required.

Details

Would you like to discover the art of mosaics and add a little colour to your home? Would you like to express your creativity while making a useful everyday object?

During this three-hour workshop, Ricardo, a professional and passionate mosaicist, will guide us through all the necessary steps to create a mosaic. After a presentation of this art, we will take the time to create a personalized design and choose the colours, in order to create a unique mosaic mirror! We will also discuss the appropriate tools and the cutting of the pieces with pliers. Several techniques for placing and installing the tesserae will be discussed before moving on to gluing and finalizing the project.

The mirror sizes available are: 9’’ X 9’’ square with a 6’’ X 6’’ mirror, or an 8’’ X 10’’ rectangle with a 5’’ X 7’’ mirror. No skills required, except to let your creativity run wild.

The cost includes all the materials, good humour, some music, and pro tips.

No telephone registration and refunds for creative workshops.

Cost

$25 per workshop (Dorval residents) et $30 for non-residents

Registration

It's easier than ever to register!

Register online

Registration will take place:

• As of Monday, November 18, at 8:30 a.m.: for Dorval residents only
• As of Monday, November 25, at 8:30 a.m.: for non-residents
• Online, as of 8:30 a.m.
• In person at the Dorval Library, the SACC, and the SDCC, according to opening hours

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

• Dorval Astronomy Club

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

• Dorval Cribbage club for men

Here is the stamp club that operates in Dorval:

• Lakeshore Stamp Club

Here is the City's partner association that reunites woodworking enthousiasts age 55 and over:

• Association des bricoleurs de Dorval