Welcome to our aquatics facility
The pool is open 5:30am-10:30pm seven days a week. Please check out live pool schedule, below, for schedule details.
Annual pool maintenance closure
The Aquatic Facility will be closed for annual maintenance Sunday, September 7, 2025 at 4pm, reopening Wednesday October 1, 2025 at 5:30am. The Wellness Centre will remain open. During this time, your Esquimalt Recreation Membership will be honoured at the following municipal pools:
- Oak Bay Recreation Centre
- Gordon Head Recreation Centre
- Juan De Fuca Recreation Centre
- Panorama Recreation Centre
- Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre
- Saanich Commonwealth Place (Closed August 25, 2025. As of September 15 the Competition Pool (only) will open to the public with limited public access for some length swimming and water walking. Entire aquatics area will open October 27, 2025).
- SEAPARC Leisure Complex
- YMCA Downtown
- YMCA Westshore (Closed August 29-September 17, 2025)
View live schedule via the links below:
Oak Bay, Gordon Head, Westshore, Panorama, Crystal Pool, SEAPARC, and YMCA Downtown & Westshore
Pool accessibility
The main tank/lap pool can be accessed by stairs, or by a mobile lift.
The Lifestyle pool has both stairs and zero depth entry.
To book pool space or make a group booking request:
Esquimalt Parks and Recreation is pleased to offer aquatic rentals for:
- Single or multiple lanes
- Large groups (schools, teams, organizations)
- School swimming lessons
To make your aquatic booking, please email aquatics@esquimalt.ca or call the aquatics office at 250-412-8505.
Additional program resources:
Please click links to view additional program details:
- Advanced Aquatics (YouTube Video)
- Lifeguard Training
- Swim Instructor Training
Contact our Aquatics Team at:
aquatics@esquimalt.ca or 250-412-8505.