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Genest Pool

Summer 2026

  • Pre-season, June 8 to 28
  • Regular season, June 29 to August 30 

Location and contact

43 Ste-Cécile Street
Ottawa ON K1L 5L7
exterior view of the facility

Drop-in schedule - Swim and aquafitness

Drop-in activities: descriptions, fees, membership, and cancellation information.

The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change. Holiday hours and programs may vary.

Genest Pool - swim and aquafitness - June 8 to 28
 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 
Lane Swim 2 - 4 pm, 
7 - 8 pm
2 - 4 pm, 
7 - 8 pm
2 - 4 pm, 
7 - 8 pm
2 - 4 pm, 
7 - 8 pm
2 - 4 pm, 
7 - 8 pm
10 am - noon, 
4 - 5 pm
10 am - noon, 
4 - 5 pm
Public Swim 4 - 7 pm4 - 7 pm4 - 7 pm4 - 6 pm4 - 6 pmNoon - 4 pmNoon - 4 pm 
Aquafit General - deep n/an/a n/a6 - 7 pm6 - 7 pmn/a n/a 
Aquafit General -  shallow n/an/a n/a6 - 7 pm6 - 7 pmn/a n/a 

Play Free 

Drop-in swimming is free on Saturdays for children and youth (aged 17 and under), and accompanying adults. See Play Free for more information. Wave swim not included. 

Registered programs (Summer only)

Registered programs

Registered programs are structured activities that run weekly or seasonally. You must sign up in advance to participate. Examples include swimming lessons, dance or music classes and summer camps.

Amenities and features

  • Adjacent park with play structures
  • Changerooms – gender-specific
  • Washrooms – gender-specific
  • Free on street parking

Accessibility features

  • Change rooms
  • Entrance/Exit
  • Pool
  • Reception desks
  • Signage
  • Telephone
  • Washrooms

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