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General Burns Pool

Summer 2026

Regular season, June 25 to August 31

Location and contact

107 Chesterton Drive
Ottawa ON K2E 5T6
Tel: 613-225-7970
  • exterior view of the facility
  • view of the pool
  • exterior view of the facility
  • view of the pool

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.

Reservations not required.

General Burns Pool - swimming - June 25 to August 9
 MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
Lane swim8 –  9 am, Noon - 1 pmNoon - 1 pm, 
4:30 - 5:30 pm		8 –  9 am, Noon - 1 pmNoon - 1 pm, 
4:30 - 5:30 pm		8 –  9 am, Noon - 1 pm10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Play Free		10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Public swim1 - 4:30 pm, 
6 - 8 pm		1 - 4:30 pm, 
5:30 - 7 pm		1 - 4:30 pm, 
6 - 8 pm		1 - 4:30 pm, 
5:30 - 7 pm		1 - 4:30 pm, 
6 - 8 pm		12:30 - 4 pm
Play Free		12:30 - 4 pm
General Burns Pool - swimming - August 10 to 23
 MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
Lane swim8 - 9 am, 
Noon - 1 pm		Noon - 1 pm, 
4:30 - 5:30 pm		8 - 9 am, 
Noon - 1 pm		Noon - 1 pm, 
4:30 - 5:30 pm		8 - 9 am, 
Noon - 1 pm		10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Play Free		10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Public swim1 - 4:30 pm, 
6 - 7:30 pm		1 - 4:30 pm, 
5:30 - 7 pm		1 - 4:30 pm, 
6 - 7:30 pm		1 - 4:30 pm, 
5:30 - 7 pm		1 - 4:30 pm, 
6 - 7:30 pm		12:30 - 4 pm
Play Free		12:30 - 4 pm
General Burns Pool - swimming - August 24 to 31
 MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
Lane swim8 - 9 am, 
Noon - 1 pm, 
4:30 - 6 pm		Noon - 1 pm, 
4:30 - 5:30 pm		8 - 9 am, 
Noon - 1 pm, 
4:30 - 6 pm		Noon - 1 pm, 
4:30 - 5:30 pm		8 - 9 am, 
Noon - 1 pm, 
4:30 - 6 pm		10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Play Free		10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Public swim1 - 4:30 pm, 
6 - 7:30 pm		1 - 4:30 pm, 
5:30 - 7 pm		1 - 4:30 pm, 
6 - 7:30 pm		1 - 4:30 pm, 
5:30 - 7 pm		1 - 4:30 pm, 
6 - 7:30 pm		12:30 - 4 pm
Play Free		12:30 - 4 pm

Play Free 

Play Free is the City’s lineup of free drop-in activities for children and youth (aged 17 and under) and accompanying adults.

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
  • Covered gazebo
  • Free parking
  • Large grassy picnic area
  • On site parking
  • Picnic tables
  • Separate wading pool

Accessibility features

  • Stairs
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