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Dive into aquatics at Vancouver's nine indoor and four outdoor pools during the summer. Get a full body workout swimming lanes or taking an aquafit class, relax after a busy day in the hot tub, steam room, or sauna and make a splash with family by taking advantage of facilities with beach-style entry, spray features, slides, lazy rivers, inflatables and convenient family change rooms.

Swimming lessons, private pool rentals and birthday party swim packages are available at most locations. Several lower cost “Discount Dip” sessions are also available throughout the week

All of Vancouver’s pools are maintained in accordance with established Health Guidelines and Standards, and are chlorinated to maintain safe and hygienic environments. All pools have swimming lessons and fitness classes.

Indoor pools in Vancouver

Britannia Pool

An indoor public swimming pool in Vancouver's East end. Length 25m. Tot pool, slide, rope swing, sauna, steam room, and more. 1661 Napier St, 604-718-5831

Hillcrest Aquatic Centre

An indoor/outdoor aquatic centre located in Hillcrest Centre. Length: 50m. Diving board, slide, sauna, steamroom, hotpool, fitness centre, wheelchair accessible (aquatic pool lift and ramp access). 4575 Clancy Loranger Way, Vancouver, BC. 604-257-8680.

Kensington Pool

A small, indoor pool. Length: 15m. Whirlpool, sauna, weightroom, wheelchair accessible. 5175 Dumfries St, Vancouver, BC. 604-718-6200.

Kerrisdale Pool

An indoor pool located in the Kerrisdale Community Centre. Length: 30.5m. Diving board, slide, wheelchair accessible. 5851 W Blvd, Vancouver, BC. 604-257-8105.

Killarney Pool

An indoor pool in Killarney Community Centre. Length: 25m. Ozone-treated water, diving board, slide, lazy river, steamroom, whirlpool, wheelchair accessible. 6260 Killarney St, Vancouver, BC. 604-718-8280.

Lord Byng Pool

An indoor pool located in the West Point Grey area of Vancouver. Length: 25m. Diving board, rope swing, slide, sauna, whirlpool, wheelchair accessible. 3990 W 14th Ave, Vancouver, BC. 604-222-6090.

Renfrew Pool

An indoor pool located in the Renfrew Park Community Centre. Length: 25m. Diving board, slide, sauna, whirlpool, weightroom, wheelchair accessible. 2929 E 22nd Ave, Vancouver, BC. 604-257-8393 ext 2.

Templeton Park Pool

An indoor pool located in Templeton Park in Vancouver's East end. Length: 25m. Diving board, rope swing, slide, sauna, whirlpool, weightroom, wheelchair accessible. 700 Templeton Dr, Vancouver, BC. 604-718-6252.

Vancouver Aquatic Centre

An indoor pool located in downtown Vancouver. Length: 50m. Diving board, diving tower, rope swing, slide, sauna, whirlpool, wheelchair accessible. 1050 Beach Ave, Vancouver, BC. 604-665-3424.

Outdoor pools in Vancouver

Hillcrest Aquatic Centre

Kitsilano Pool

"Kits Pool" is a salt-water, outdoor pool located along the beach in the Kitsilano neighbourhood. Length: 137m. Cafe, slide, wheelchair accessible. 2305 Cornwall Ave, Vancouver, BC. 604-731-0011.

Maple Grove Pool

Open late June to Labour Day. This free-form, outdoor pool in Maple Grove Park has a maximum depth of 3.5m. Cafe, wheelchair accessible. 6875 Yew St, Vancouver, BC. 604-266-9512.

New Brighton Pool

An outdoor, heated pool in East Vancouver's New Brighton Park. Lenght: 25m. Cafe, slide, wheelchair accessible (ramp access). 3201 New Brighton Rd, Vancouver, BC. 604-298-0222 or 604-298-1847.

Second Beach Pool

A heated, outdoor pool located in Stanley Park. Length: 80m with a 50m section for length swimming. Cafe, slide, wheelchair accessible (ramp access). Park Dr. and North Lagoon Dr. 604-257-8371.

Private events at pools

Have a birthday party at a pool

For your next birthday, have your party at a Vancouver pool. Find out what's included, the days and times pools are available, and the cost.

Rent a pool or lane

Find out about renting a pool in Vancouver; contacts, pricing, and more.

Swimming pools in Vancouver

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Children at the pool

Children under 8 must be with a responsible guardian (16+ years old):

While in the water (guardian must be wearing a bathing suit and be within arms' reach of the children)
In the changeroom

One guardian can supervise up to five children.

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