The Edmonds Community Centre grand opening is just another reason to celebrate Canada Day.
The official opening is set for July 1 and will join the Canada Day festivities at Edmonds Park from 10 a.m. to 3: 30 p.m., and close at 7 p.m.
At 11 a.m., the official opening will occur in the centre's foyer and include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, speeches and the dedication of the Fred Randall Pool.
Randall was an Edmonds resident for 41 years. He was active in the community and served as the area MLA in 1991 and 1996. He was also the parks and recreation commissioner from 1979 to 1980, and served on other council committees and on BCIT's board of governors.
Opening day activities will start before the official opening ceremony with a mass Zumba class for all ages and levels in the gymnasium at 9: 45 a.m.
There will be free swimming and access to the weight and cardio room all day, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
From noon to 3: 30 p.m., the gym will have basketball and badminton. There will be an open house for the preschool and playcare from 12: 30 to 3 p.m.
In the arts studio starting at 12: 30 until 3 p.m., visitors can create their own postcards.
At 12: 15 p.m., Canada Day's official ceremony will begin in Edmonds Park, followed by family activities, music, arts and crafts, and cake - the events end at 3: 30 p.m.
The centre is 90,000 square feet and is multifunctional with a six-lane pool, leisure pool, sauna, steam room, two full-sized gymnasiums, a preschool room, fitness studio, indoor playground, and more.
For more information about the opening, visit www.burnaby.ca.
