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Genest Pool

Summer 2026

Regular season, June 29 to August 30 

Location and contact

43 Ste-Cécile Street
Ottawa ON K1L 5L7
Tel: 613-749-6488
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.

Reserve a spot at Genest Outdoor Pool

Schedule change

  • Wednesday, July 1
    • See Canada Day schedule.
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
Lane Swim - shared pool9 - 11 am9 - 11 am9 - 11 am9 - 11 am9 - 11 amn/a n/a 
Public Swim1 - 5 pm1 - 5 pm1 - 5 pm1 - 5 pm1 - 7:30 pm1 - 4:15 pm1 - 4:15 pm
Aquafit General - deep 11 am - noonn/a 11 am - noonn/a11 am - noonn/a n/a 
Aquafit General -  shallow 11 am - noonn/a 11 am - noonn/a11 am - noonn/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.

Details about registration, including program types, dates, payment, cancellation, terms and conditions, can be viewed at Register for courses and 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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