Esquimalt Recreation Centre Hours of Operation
Winter 2023 Regular hours:
- Reception and Wellness Centre (gym) :
- Monday - Sunday 5:30am-10:30pm
- Aquatics facility
- Sunday - 8:30am-9:00pm
- Monday/Wednesday/Friday/Saturday - 5:30am-9:00pm
- Tuesday - 5:30am-10:30pm
- Thursday - 8:00am-9:00pm
NOTE: Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday 4:00-7:00pm the pool will be open for Program Participants ONLY. There will be no lap swimming, free play, or access to the hot tub, sauna or steam room during this time.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to an ongoing regional shortage of lifeguards, the pool and facility may be subject to change. For our up to date pool schedule you can view our swim schedule here in real time.
Spring Registration Dates
Spring Break Camps: January 26 at 7 am
Viewable Online: February 22 April - June Swim Lessons: March 1 at 11 pm
Learn more about the transition from Red Cross swim lessons to Lifesaving Society swim lessons here:
https://www.esquimalt.ca/parks-recreation/programs-registration/aquatics/swim-lesson-transition
Program Call-Out
We're currently looking to expand our program offering for our Recreation Centre, Sports Centre, and NEW Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion. We're looking for the following programs and activities for our community:
- Watercolour Painting
- Dance classes for youth and adults
- Arts & Culture
- Language
- Music & Instruments
- Cooking
- Specialized Fitness
- Computer classes for adults
- Public Speaking
- Baby & Caregiver / Toddler & Caregiver
- And more!
Do you have an idea for a program you'd like to run with us? Please submit an application.
Contracted Course Application Form
Due to high call volumes we may not be able to get to all calls as fast as we used to. During expected registrations and busier times, we increase staffing to help allievate long wait times.
Your patience is appreciated as we navigate through these challenges.