Discover Cannington

In Cannington, leisure, sports and events can each be a focus of your trip. Cannington Leisureplex brings together a range of sports and water activities; the Canning Show brings rides, animals and family entertainment to the Cannington Exhibition Centre & Showgrounds. Westfield Carousel also offers its own activities. If you’re looking for a hotel in Cannington, consider which of these themes matter most for your stay.

Sports and swimming at Cannington Leisureplex

Cannington Leisureplex has a gym, sports courts, body scans and group classes. The courts are designed for basketball, soccer, badminton, netball and volleyball. The facilities range from individual fitness options to several ball sports. You can use this selection as a guide when sports are part of your trip plans.

Water facilities include indoor pools and a waterslide. There is also a play centre for children. The outdoor play area with water features is available during the warmer months. The indoor facilities and the seasonal water play area therefore differ in when they are available; plan a visit to the outdoor area for the warm season.

Canning Swim School runs an ongoing program at the Leisureplex. Lessons take place seven days a week and over 48 weeks of the year. Specific schedules may change; check them before making your plans. This makes it easier to distinguish the swimming program from the other leisure and sports facilities.

Events and entertainment

The Canning Show takes place at the Cannington Exhibition Centre & Showgrounds. It features rides, showbags, animals and free family entertainment. The event is also part of a community tradition spanning more than 110 years. If the Canning Show is the reason for your trip, check the current event dates before planning your stay around it.

Westfield Carousel with a range of activities

Westfield Carousel in Cannington is accessible by car, train, bus, taxi, bicycle and on foot. Children can use a free rooftop playground during the shopping centre’s opening hours. Children must be supervised at all times. Keep both the opening hours and the supervision requirement in mind when planning a visit to the playground.

The leisure options mentioned here also differ in focus: Leisureplex combines sports, swimming and seasonal water play, while Westfield Carousel offers a rooftop playground and a range of ways to get there. The Canning Show, in turn, combines entertainment with a long-standing community tradition. Which option is most important to you depends on whether you want to focus your trip on sports, children’s entertainment or an event.

Historical interest in the Canning travel area

The wider Canning travel area also includes Woodloes Homestead. This heritage-listed building was constructed on the banks of the Canning River in 1871. It is the oldest building in Canning and one of the earliest purpose-built residences in the Swan River Colony. This historical connection adds a distinct perspective on the history of the wider area to Cannington’s leisure and event offerings.

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