[2026-06-08] Genest Pool | City of Ottawa (archived)

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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

Tel: 613-749-6488

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.

Reserve a spot at Genest Outdoor Pool

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 - 6 pm	4 - 7 pm	4 - 6 pm	4 - 6 pm	4 - 6 pm	Noon - 4 pm	Noon - 4 pm
Aquafit General - deep	6 - 7 pm	n/a	6 - 7 pm	6 - 7 pm	6 - 7 pm	n/a	n/a
Aquafit General - shallow	6 - 7 pm	n/a	6 - 7 pm	6 - 7 pm	6 - 7 pm	n/a	n/a

Genest Pool - swim and aquafitness - June 29 to August 30
	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Lane Swim	Noon - 1 pm, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm	Noon - 1 pm, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm	Noon - 1 pm, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm	Noon - 1 pm, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm	Noon - 1 pm, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm	9 - 10 am, Noon - 1 pm Play Free	10 am - noon, 4 - 5 pm
Public Swim	1 - 5 pm	1 - 5 pm	1 - 5 pm	1 - 5 pm	1 - 7:30 pm	1 - 4:15 pm	1 - 4:15 pm
Aquafit General - deep	11 am - noon	n/a	11 am - noon	n/a	11 am - noon	n/a	n/a
Aquafit General - shallow	11 am - noon	n/a	11 am - noon	n/a	11 am - noon	n/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.

Check out the courses and camps offered at this facility.
Find registration dates and general information about the types of recreation programs offered - including virtual, PA days, Before and After School, and Day Camps - at Courses and camps.
Details about registration, payment, cancellation, terms and conditions can be viewed at Registered programs - What you need to know.

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