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Have you wanted to be a Swim Instructor? If you are at least 15 years old, have your Bronze Cross certification, and are keen to learn – you are eligible to take the Swim For Life instructor course!

The course is from July 7 – 10 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. (ending July 10 at 4 p.m.) at Queens Place Emera Centre, and is free for Queens County residents ($165 per person if you do not live in Queens). Attendance for the full duration of he course is mandatory, and there is practice teaching included as part of the course.

Currently, there are 5 spots available! Book yours starting June 27 until July 2. Registration is first come first served by calling 902-354-4422 or emailing info@queensplace.ca . The course is possible through a partnership with Nova Scotia Lifesaving Society.

Region of Queens Municipality’s Administration Office, Queens Place Emera Centre, and the Municipal Solid Waste Management Facility will be closed for the Canada Day holiday on Wednesday, July 1 in observance of the holiday.

Waste collection will take place as scheduled on July 1.

For water or sewer related emergencies on the municipal utility system during this time, please call the Department of Infrastructure at 902-354-7170.

Public Shower Facilities for residents of Queens County experiencing dry wells, or housing related issues.

Start Date: Monday, July 28, 2025
Note: There may be times due to facility events and activities where the service is not available. Advance notice will be provided in these instances.

Queens Place Emera Centre has opened a public shower facility for residents of Queens County experiencing housing related issues or dry wells. Queens Place Emera Centre is located at 50 Queens Place Dr., Liverpool, NS.

Showers will be available:
Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.& 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Please bring your own towel and toiletries.
Timeslots: 20 minute increments for family units of 1-2 persons. Family units of 3+ persons have one 30 minute timeslot.

Residents can reserve timeslots by phoning the Customer Service Desk at 902-354-4422 during open hours of operation. Reserving a time in advance is not required, but is strongly encouraged to ensure the shower facilities are available upon arrival.

Upon arrival, check in at the Customer Service Desk and sign out the dressing room key.

November 1, 2024: Construction has started at Queens Place Emera Centre in Liverpool for the new outdoor pool. A new pedestrian path will be created but until then, the current one is closed to allow for the construction to take place.  Access to the facility is available from all current entrances/exits, excluding the path from Highway #3 to the back entrance to Queens Place Emera Centre’s Lobby. Pedestrian access to the facility is available by using the sidewalk across from the facility along Queens Place Drive, to access the front or side entrances, or to continue to Mersey Skatepark and Etli Milita’mk Universally Designed Playground.  

We apologize for the inconvenience (and hope you will enjoy the pool! ).

October 28, 2024:  Earlier today, Monday, October 28, equipment was mobilized on site at Queens Place Emera Centre, at the exterior of the Facility near the Fitness Centre in preparation for work to begin on Tuesday, October 29. A segment of exterior wall sheathing that has shifted will be removed.  The work area has been fenced.  Facility users are advised that during the work, there will be noise while the concrete is being cut and removed.