[2026-08-13] Glen Cairn Pool | City of Ottawa (archived)

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Summer 2026

Regular season, June 27 to August 23

Hours

Sunday : 11:30 am - 5:30 pm

Monday : 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Tuesday : 9:00 am - 6:30 pm

Wednesday : 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Thursday : 9:00 am - 6:30 pm

Friday : 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Saturday : 11:30 am - 5:30 pm

Location and contact

70 Castlefrank Road

Ottawa ON K2L 2N5

Tel: 613-836-7380

Drop-in schedule - Swimming

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.

Glen Cairn Pool - swimming - June 27 to August 23
	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Lane Swim	Noon - 1 pm, 5 - 6 pm	Noon - 1 pm, 5 - 6:30 pm	Noon - 1 pm, 5 - 6 pm	Noon - 1 pm, 5 - 6:30 pm	Noon - 1 pm, 5 - 6 pm	11:30 am - 1 pm Play Free	11:30 am - 1 pm
Lane Swim - shared pool	9 am - noon	9 am - noon	9 am - noon	9 am - noon	9 am - noon	n/a	n/a
Preschool Swim	Noon - 1 pm, 5 - 6 pm	Noon - 1 pm, 5 - 6:30 pm	Noon - 1 pm, 5 - 6 pm	Noon - 1 pm, 5 - 6:30 pm	Noon - 1 pm, 5 - 6 pm	11:30 am - 1 pm Play Free	11:30 am - 1 pm
Public Swim	1 - 5 pm, 6 - 8 pm	2:30 - 5 pm	2:30 - 5 pm, 6 - 8 pm	2:30 - 5 pm	1 - 5 pm, 6 - 8 pm	1 - 5:30 pm Play Free	1 - 5:30 pm

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 parking
Picnic tables
Separate shallow pool

Accessibility features

Change rooms
Entrance/Exit
Passenger loading zone
Pool
Reception desks
Signage
Telephone
Washrooms