UCalgary Aquatic Centre

The UCalgary Aquatic Centre is a competition pool that can transform into various lengths with a moveable bulkhead. Most often, the pool is set up in 25m format, which creates 16, 25m lanes (eight in the shallow end and eight in the deep end). The pool can also be set up in 50m format, which creates eight 50m lanes.

The shallow end of the pool ranges from 1.0m to 1.5m in depth, and the deep end of the pool ranges from 1.5m to 5.0m deep.

The pool temperature is normally set at 80.6 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit. It is increased to 84 F for Saturday swimming lessons in fall, winter and spring.

The pool is open for public swim during certain scheduled times.

Two young women swimming with flutter boards

ADMISSION

Swimmers can either purchase a yearly Active Living membership or pay a drop-in pass rate.

Current UCalgary students can access the pool for free with their Unicard by checking in at Active Living Client Services (KNA 104).

The pool is accessed via the change rooms located across from Client Services. Day-use lockers are available for 25¢, and longterm locker rentals are available from Client Services on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Modesty swimwear burkini available at UCalgary Active Living Client Services desk

SWIM SHOP

Active Living Client Services (KNA 104) has a selection of swim gear available for purchase:

Swim suits
Swim caps
Modesty swimwear
Goggles
Fins
Hand paddles
Infant wetsuits
Reusable or disposable swim diapers

PFDs and water running belts can be rented at Client Services.

Call for availability.
T: 403-220-5029

Women at UCalgary Aquatic Centre swimming in lane

We have swimming lessons for all ages!

Kids swimming lessons run on Saturdays in the fall, winter and spring. Adult swim programs are on Saturday mornings, as well as Monday and Wednesday nights. Specific Sundays are reserved for children and youth requiring adaptations.

View kids swimming lessons View adult swimming programs

Pool Schedules

Public swim times can vary from week to week. Check the schedule before you visit.

Aerial shot of University of Calgary campus and sport fields

Where to park

Find the best parking lot to access the Aquatic Centre.

Lifeguards doing training exercise at UCalgary

Aquatic Certifications

Become a lifeguard, assistant lifeguard or water safety instructor with classes at UCalgary.

Call our Client Services desk for answers to all your questions: 403.220.5029

UCalgary Lifeguard Games

May 3, 2020 | Open to teams of lifeguards from across Canada

You've never seen a lifeguarding competition like this before. Put yourself to the test while having more fun than should be allowed.

Learn more about UCalgary Lifeguard Games

Aquatic Summer Camps

Earn your lifeguard certification, learn what it takes to be a babysitter, or become a mermaid! There's so much you can do at UCalgary's Aquatic Summer Camps.

View our exciting Summer Camps