Fire Mountain Lodge - Whirlpool
121 Kananaskis Way Canmore AB T1W 0B2 · Aquatic Facility
23 inspections
- Risk Management Inspection
2 infractions
- 10. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this pool (Non-Critical)?
- Was advised the sand in the filter has not been changed since 2019. This may be contributing to the recent unsatisfactory water results. Sand to be changed in the filter.
- 11. Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit?
- Permit was not displayed at the facility.-Ensure permit is displayed in a conspicuous place that is easily seen by patrons.
- 10. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this pool (Non-Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
5 infractions
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Water sample taken on September 8, 2025 had total coliforms present. Treat water to remove contamination. Resample.
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Water sample taken on September 2, 2025 had total coliforms present. Treat water to remove contamination. Resample.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- Flow rate exceeded max flow rate of 61GPM, flow meter was reading 73 GPM. Filtration rate was 14.9 GPM/sqft. - Please adjust flow rate so it does not exceed the max flow rate for the filter.
- 11. Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit?
- Permit was not displayed at the facility.-Ensure permit is displayed in a conspicuous place that is easily seen by patrons.
- 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
- Scum layer was found floating on the surface in the skimmer basket area.- Ensure the pool is maintained in sanitary manner at all times.
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
4 infractions
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Water sample taken on September 2, 2025 had total coliforms present. Treat water to remove contamination. Resample.
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Water sample taken on September 8, 2025 had total coliforms present. Treat water to remove contamination. Resample.
- 10. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this pool (Non-Critical)?
- Was advised the sand in the filter has not been changed since 2019. This may be contributing to the recent unsatisfactory water results. Sand to be changed in the filter.
- 11. Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit?
- Permit was not displayed at the facility.-Ensure permit is displayed in a conspicuous place that is easily seen by patrons.
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
4 infractions
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Water sample taken on September 2, 2025 had total coliforms present. Treat water to remove contamination. Resample.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- Flow rate exceeded max flow rate of 61GPM, flow meter was reading 73 GPM. Filtration rate was 14.9 GPM/sqft. - Please adjust flow rate so it does not exceed the max flow rate for the filter.
- 11. Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit?
- Permit was not displayed at the facility.-Ensure permit is displayed in a conspicuous place that is easily seen by patrons.
- 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
- Scum layer was found floating on the surface in the skimmer basket area.- Ensure the pool is maintained in sanitary manner at all times.
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
4 infractions
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- August 2, 2025 water sample had total coliforms present. Treat water to remove contamination. Resample.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- Flow rate exceeded max flow rate of 61GPM, flow meter was reading 73 GPM. Filtration rate was 14.9 GPM/sqft. - Please adjust flow rate so it does not exceed the max flow rate for the filter.
- 11. Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit?
- Permit was not displayed at the facility.-Ensure permit is displayed in a conspicuous place that is easily seen by patrons.
- 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
- Scum layer was found floating on the surface in the skimmer basket area.- Ensure the pool is maintained in sanitary manner at all times.
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
3 infractions
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- Flow rate exceeded max flow rate of 61GPM, flow meter was reading 73 GPM. Filtration rate was 14.9 GPM/sqft. - Please adjust flow rate so it does not exceed the max flow rate for the filter.
- 11. Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit?
- Permit was not displayed at the facility.-Ensure permit is displayed in a conspicuous place that is easily seen by patrons.
- 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
- Scum layer was found floating on the surface in the skimmer basket area.- Ensure the pool is maintained in sanitary manner at all times.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
5 infractions
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Water sample from Monday June 2nd, 2025, had pseudomonas isolated. - Operators were informed to treat and re-sample.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Water sample from Monday June 2nd, 2025, had an HPC of 150 CFU/ml. - Operators were informed to treat and re-sample.
- 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
- Flow rate exceeded max flow rate of 61GPM, flow meter was reading 73 GPM. Filtration rate was 14.9 GPM/sqft. - Please adjust flow rate so it does not exceed the max flow rate for the filter.
- 11. Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit?
- Permit was not displayed at the facility.-Ensure permit is displayed in a conspicuous place that is easily seen by patrons.
- 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
- Scum layer was found floating on the surface in the skimmer basket area.- Ensure the pool is maintained in sanitary manner at all times.
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
2 infractions
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Water sample from Monday June 2nd, 2025, had pseudomonas isolated. - Operators were informed to treat and re-sample.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Water sample from Monday June 2nd, 2025, had an HPC of 150 CFU/ml. - Operators were informed to treat and re-sample.
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Demand Inspection
2 infractions
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Water sample from Monday May 5th, 2025, had pseudomonas isolated. - Operators were informed to treat and re-sample.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Water sample from Monday May 5th, 2025, had an HPC of 810 CFU/ml. - Operators were informed to treat and re-sample.
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Demand Inspection
3 infractions
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Nov. 14, 2024 water sample had a plate count of 2300cfu/ml. Treat water to remove contamination. Resample.
- 13. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Non-Critical)?
- Anti-entrapment plan indicates that the drain covers for the jet pump "expired" in April 2024. New drain covers for the jets need to be installed if this has not been done.
- 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
- Anti-entrapment plan is not complete; some questions were left blank. Need to fully complete the anti-entrapment plan.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 13. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Non-Critical)?
- Anti-entrapment plan indicates that the drain covers for the jet pump "expired" in April 2024. New drain covers for the jets need to be installed if this has not been done.
- 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
- Anti-entrapment plan is not complete; some questions were left blank. Need to fully complete the anti-entrapment plan.
- 13. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Non-Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
- A Safety and Supervision Plan was not in place. Please complete plan and provide a copy.
- 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
- Demand Inspection
2 infractions
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- May 6, 2024 water sample had total coliforms present. Treat whirlpool water to remove contamination and resample.
- 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
- A Safety and Supervision Plan was not in place. Please complete plan and provide a copy.
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
2 infractions
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Water sample received by the lab had a date of collection on the requisition form that was later than the date the sample was received by the lab. Water sample was not processed. Resample this week.
- 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
- A Safety and Supervision Plan was not in place. Please complete plan and provide a copy.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
- A Safety and Supervision Plan was not in place. Please complete plan and provide a copy.
- 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
- Demand Inspection
3 infractions
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Dec.22/23; Sample positive for total coliforms. Check systems, treat, and resample.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Sept. 11/23 water sample had a plate count of 980cfu/ml. Treat water to remove contamination.
- 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
- A Safety and Supervision Plan was not in place. Please complete plan and provide a copy.
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
2 infractions
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Sept. 11/23 water sample had a plate count of 980cfu/ml. Treat water to remove contamination.
- 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
- A Safety and Supervision Plan was not in place. Please complete plan and provide a copy.
- 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
- A Safety and Supervision Plan was not in place. Please complete plan and provide a copy.
- 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- July 17, 23 water sample had Pseudomonas isolated. Treat water to remove contamination & resample.
- 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
- A Safety and Supervision Plan was not in place. Please complete plan and provide a copy.
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
2 infractions
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- July 17, 23 water sample had Pseudomonas isolated. Treat water to remove contamination & resample.
- 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
- A Safety and Supervision Plan was not in place. Please complete plan as soon as possible.
- 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
- A Safety and Supervision Plan was not in place. Please complete plan as soon as possible.
- 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?