Enjoy a variety of aquatics activities for all ages, abilities, and skill levels including public swim, lane swim, deep tank swim deep, sessional and private lessons, and more!
For more information about aquatic activities currently available, please browse the options below.
The Lifesaving Society Swim for Life program is here.
The new Lifesaving Society’s Swim for Life program launched in January 2023. Please take a look at the transition chart below to determine which level you should enroll your child in prior to registration day. Lifeguards are available to do swim evaluations during public swim times if you are unsure of which level to register in.
Aquatic program registration dates
Visit the Registration & Refunds page for information about upcoming registration dates.
Swim schedules, lessons, and programs
Admission to the West Vancouver Aquatic Centre is on a drop-in basis. Please check the public swim schedule below before you arrive.
The aquatic centre is open on statutory holidays.
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Slide Schedule
The Big Red Slide is now open!September 25 – October 1, 2023
Monday to Friday: 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Saturday: 1-4 p.m.
Sunday: 1–5 p.m.October 2 – October 8, 2023
Monday to Friday: 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Saturday: 1-5 p.m.
Sunday: 1–5 p.m.October 9 – October 15, 2023
Monday: 1-4 p.m.
Tuesday to Friday: 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Saturday: 1-5 p.m.
Sunday: 1–5 p.m.Slide Rules
- Slide feet first only
- Sliders must be a minimum of 42 inches/107 cm tall to ride the slide
- Single riders only
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Public Swim, including Family Swim, and Adult Swim takes place in the Leisure Pool.
Public Swim is open to swimmers of all ages! Swimmers under the age of 7 must be accompanied in the pool by someone 16 years or older and stay within arms reach.
Family Swim is open to swimmers of all ages! Swimmers under the age of 13 must be accompanied in the pool by someone 16 years or older. One adult (16 years or older) may accompany a maximum of 3 children who are under 7 years old and must stay within arms reach.
Adult Swim is open to swimmers 13+ years only. Limited pool space is available, including Hot Tubs, Sauna and Steam room. During Swimming Lessons, this is further limited to the 17m lane, hot tubs, sauna and steam room.
Public Swim Schedule
IMPORTANT: to avoid disappointment, please check the eligibility requirements above for Family Swim, Adult Swim, and Public Swim before you arrive.
September 25 – October 1, 2023
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 5:30 - 6 a.m. Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed 6 - 8 a.m. Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim Closed Closed 8 - 9 a.m. Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim 12:30 - 1 p.m. Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim Public Swim Public Swim 1 - 3:30 p.m. Public Swim Public Swim Public Swim Public Swim Public Swim Public Swim Public Swim 3:30 - 4 p.m. Public Swim Family Swim Adult Swim Public Swim Family Swim Public Swim Public Swim 4 - 5 p.m. Public Swim Family Swim Adult Swim Public Swim Family Swim Closed Public Swim 5 - 6 p.m. Public Swim Family Swim Adult Swim Public Swim Family Swim Closed Public Swim 6 - 6:30 pm Public Swim Family Swim Adult Swim Public Swim Family Swim Closed Closed 6:30 - 9 p.m. Public Swim Public Swim Public Swim Public Swim Public Swim Closed Closed October 2 – October 8, 2023
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 5:30 - 6 a.m. Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed 6 - 8 a.m. Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim Closed Closed 8 - 9 a.m. Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim 12:30 - 1 p.m. Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim Public Swim Public Swim 1 - 3:30 p.m. Public Swim Public Swim Public Swim Public Swim Public Swim Public Swim Public Swim 3:30 - 4 p.m. Public Swim Family Swim Adult Swim Public Swim Family Swim Public Swim Public Swim 4 - 5 p.m. Public Swim Family Swim Adult Swim Public Swim Family Swim Public Swim Public Swim 5 - 6 p.m. Public Swim Family Swim Adult Swim Public Swim Family Swim Public Swim Public Swim 6 - 6:30 pm Public Swim Family Swim Adult Swim Public Swim Family Swim Closed Closed 6:30 - 9 p.m. Public Swim Public Swim Public Swim Public Swim Public Swim Closed Closed October 9 – October 15, 2023
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 5:30 - 6 a.m. Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed 6 - 8 a.m. Closed Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim Closed 8 - 9 a.m. Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim 12:30 - 1 p.m. Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim Family Swim Public Swim Public Swim 1 - 3:30 p.m. Public Swim Public Swim Public Swim Public Swim Public Swim Public Swim Public Swim 3:30 - 4 p.m. Public Swim Family Swim Adult Swim Public Swim Family Swim Public Swim Public Swim 4 - 5 p.m. Closed Family Swim Adult Swim Public Swim Family Swim Public Swim Public Swim 5 - 6 p.m. Closed Family Swim Adult Swim Public Swim Family Swim Public Swim Public Swim 6 - 6:30 pm Closed Family Swim Adult Swim Public Swim Family Swim Closed Closed 6:30 - 9 p.m. Closed Public Swim Public Swim Public Swim Public Swim Closed Closed -
The numbers in the Lap Lane Schedule indicate the minimum number of lanes open per time slot.
Heated to 28°C, this 37.5-metre swim area is divided by a moveable bulk-head to create 25-metre swim lanes and a 4-metre depth dive tank.
September 25 - October 1, 2023
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 5:30 - 5:45 a.m. 5 5 5 5 5 Closed Closed 5:45 - 6 a.m. 2 1 5 1 1 Closed Closed 6 - 7 a.m. 1 1 2 1 1 Closed Closed 7 - 7:30 a.m. 1 1 2 1 2 Closed Closed 7:30 - 8 a.m. 2 2 2 5 5 Closed Closed 8 - 9 a.m. 2 2 2 5 2 1 5 9 - 10 a.m. 3 2 5 2 2 5 5 10 - 11 a.m. 3 5 2 2 2 5 5 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. 2 5 5 2 2 5 5 12 - 1 p.m. 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 1 - 2:30 p.m. 5 3 5 3 3 5 4 2:30 - 3 p.m. 5 3 5 3 2 5 4 3 - 3:30 p.m. Closed - bulkhead move Closed - bulkhead move 5 Closed - bulkhead move 1 5 4 3:30 - 4 p.m. 1 2 1 2 1 5 4 4 - 5 p.m. 1 1 1 2 1 Closed 3 5 - 6 p.m. 2 1 1 1 1 Closed 3 6 - 7 p.m. 2 1 1 1 1 Closed Closed 7 - 7:30 p.m. 3 2 1 2 Closed - bulkhead move Closed Closed 7:30 - 8 p.m. 3 2 1 2 3 Closed Closed 8 - 8:30 p.m. 5 2 1 2 3 Closed Closed 8:30 - 9 p.m. 5 2 1 2 3 Closed Closed October 2 - October 8, 2023
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 5:30 - 5:45 a.m. 5 5 5 5 5 Closed Closed 5:45 - 6 a.m. 5 5 5 5 5 Closed Closed 6 - 7 a.m. 1 1 1 1 1 1 Closed 7 - 7:30 a.m. 1 1 2 1 1 1 Closed 7:30 - 8 a.m. 2 2 2 5 4 1 Closed 8 - 9 a.m. 2 2 2 5 2 1 5 9 - 10 a.m. 3 2 5 2 3 5 5 10 - 11 a.m. 3 5 3 3 2 5 5 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. 2 5 5 2 2 5 5 12 - 1 p.m. 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 1 - 2:30 p.m. 5 3 5 3 5 5 5 2:30 - 3 p.m. 5 3 5 3 2 5 5 3 - 3:30 p.m. Closed - bulkhead move Closed - bulkhead move 5 Closed - bulkhead move 2 5 5 3:30 - 4 p.m. 1 2 1 2 1 5 5 4 - 5 p.m. 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 5 - 6 p.m. 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 6 - 7 p.m. 2 1 1 1 1 Closed Closed 7 - 7:30 p.m. 3 2 1 2 1 Closed Closed 7:30 - 8 p.m. 3 2 1 2 2 Closed Closed 8 - 8:30 p.m. 5 2 1 2 2 Closed Closed 8:30 - 9 p.m. 5 2 1 2 2 Closed Closed October 9 - October 15, 2023
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 5:30 - 5:45 a.m. Closed 5 5 5 5 Closed Closed 5:45 - 6 a.m. Closed 5 5 5 5 Closed Closed 6 - 7 a.m. Closed 1 1 1 1 1 Closed 7 - 7:30 a.m. Closed 1 2 1 2 1 Closed 7:30 - 8 a.m. Closed 2 2 5 4 1 Closed 8 - 9 a.m. 2 2 2 5 2 1 5 9 - 10 a.m. 5 2 5 2 3 3 3 10 - 11 a.m. 5 5 3 2 2 3 3 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. 5 5 5 2 2 4 4 12 - 1 p.m. 5 5 5 5 5 3 3 1 - 2:30 p.m. 5 2 5 3 5 3 3 2:30 - 3 p.m. 5 2 5 3 2 5 3 3 - 3:30 p.m. 5 Closed - bulkhead move 5 Closed - bulkhead move 2 5 3 3:30 - 4 p.m. 5 2 1 2 1 5 3 4 - 5 p.m. Closed 1 1 2 1 1 2 5 - 6 p.m. Closed 1 1 1 1 1 2 6 - 7 p.m. Closed 1 1 1 1 Closed Closed 7 - 7:30 p.m. Closed 2 1 2 1 Closed Closed 7:30 - 8 p.m. Closed 2 1 2 1 Closed Closed 8 - 8:30 p.m. Closed 2 1 2 1 Closed Closed 8:30 - 9 p.m. Closed 2 1 2 1 Closed Closed -
Heated to 28°C, this 37.5-metre swim area is divided by a moveable bulk-head to create 25-metre swim lanes and a 4-metre depth dive tank.
September 25 - October 1, 2023
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 5:30 - 6 a.m. Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed 6 - 8 a.m. Open - shallow Open - shallow Open - deep Open - shallow Open - shallow Closed Closed 8 - 9 a.m. Open - shallow Open - shallow Open - deep Open - shallow Open - shallow Open - deep Open - deep 9 - 10 a.m. Closed Closed Closed Closed Open - shallow Open - deep Open - deep 10 - 11 a.m. Closed Closed Closed Closed Open - shallow Open - deep Open - deep 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Closed Closed Closed Closed Open - shallow Open - deep Open - deep 12 - 1 p.m. Open - shallow Open - shallow Open - deep Open - shallow Open - shallow Open - deep Open - deep 1 - 3 p.m. Open - shallow Open - shallow Closed Closed Open - shallow Open - deep Open - deep 3 - 3:30 p.m. Closed - Bulkhead move Closed - Bulkhead move Open - deep Closed - Bulkhead move Open - shallow Open - deep Open - deep 3:30 - 4 p.m. Closed Open - deep Open - deep Open - deep Open - shallow Open - deep Open - deep 4 - 5 p.m. Closed Open - deep Closed Open - deep Open - shallow Closed Closed 5 - 6 p.m. Open - deep Closed Closed Closed Open - shallow Closed Closed 6 - 6:30 p.m. Open - deep Closed Closed Closed Open - shallow Closed Closed 6:30 - 7 p.m. Open - deep Closed Closed Closed Open - shallow Closed Closed 7 - 8 p.m. Closed Closed Open - deep Closed Open - shallow Closed Closed 8 - 8:30 p.m. Closed Open - deep Open - deep Open - deep Open - shallow Closed Closed 8:30 - 9 p.m. Open - deep Open - deep Open - deep Open - deep Open - shallow Closed Closed October 2 - October 8, 2023
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 5:30 - 6 a.m. Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed 6 - 8 a.m. Open - shallow Open - shallow Open - deep Open - shallow Open - shallow Closed Closed 8 - 9 a.m. Open - shallow Open - shallow Open - deep Open - shallow Open - shallow Open - deep Open - deep 9 - 10 a.m. Closed Closed Closed Closed Open - shallow Open - deep Open - deep 10 - 11 a.m. Closed Closed Closed Closed Open - shallow Open - deep Open - deep 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Closed Closed Closed Closed Open - shallow Open - deep Open - deep 12 - 1 p.m. Open - shallow Open - shallow Open - deep Open - shallow Open - shallow Open - deep Open - deep 1 - 3 p.m. Open - shallow Open - shallow Closed Closed Open - shallow Open - deep Open - deep 3 - 3:30 p.m. Closed - Bulkhead move Closed - Bulkhead move Open - deep Closed - Bulkhead move Open - shallow Open - deep Open - deep 3:30 - 4 p.m. Closed Open - deep Open - deep Open - deep Open - shallow Open - deep Open - deep 4 - 5 p.m. Closed Open - deep Closed Open - deep Open - shallow Open - deep Open - deep 5 - 6 p.m. Open - deep Closed Closed Closed Open - shallow Open - deep Open - deep 6 - 6:30 p.m. Open - deep Closed Closed Closed Open - shallow Closed Closed 6:30 - 7 p.m. Open - deep Closed Closed Closed Open - shallow Closed Closed 7 - 8 p.m. Closed Closed Open - deep Closed Open - shallow Closed Closed 8 - 8:30 p.m. Closed Open - deep Open - deep Open - deep Open - shallow Closed Closed 8:30 - 9 p.m. Open - deep Open - deep Open - deep Open - deep Open - shallow Closed Closed October 9 - October 15, 2023
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 5:30 - 6 a.m. Closed Open - shallow Open - deep Open - shallow Open - shallow Closed Closed 6 - 8 a.m. Closed Open - shallow Open - deep Open - shallow Open - shallow Open - deep Closed 8 - 9 a.m. Open - shallow Open - shallow Open - deep Open - shallow Open - shallow Open - deep Open - deep 9 - 10 a.m. Open - shallow Open - shallow Open - deep Open - shallow Closed Closed Open - deep 10 - 11 a.m. Open - shallow Open - shallow Open - deep Closed Closed Open - deep Open - deep 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Open - shallow Open - shallow Closed Open - shallow Open - shallow Open - deep Open - deep 12 - 1 p.m. Open - shallow Open - shallow Open - deep Open - shallow Open - shallow Open - deep Open - deep 1 - 3 p.m. Open - shallow Open - shallow Open - deep Closed Open - shallow Closed Closed 3 - 3:30 p.m. Open - shallow Closed - Bulkhead move Open - deep Closed - Bulkhead move Open - shallow Closed Closed 3:30 - 4 p.m. Open - shallow Open - deep Open - deep Open - deep Open - shallow Closed Closed 4 - 5 p.m. Closed Open - deep Closed Open - deep Open - shallow Closed Closed 5 - 6 p.m. Closed Closed Open - deep Closed Open - shallow Open - deep Closed 6 - 6:30 p.m. Closed Closed Closed Closed Open - shallow Closed Closed 6:30 - 7 p.m. Closed Closed Closed Closed Open - shallow Closed Closed 7 - 8 p.m. Closed Closed Open - deep Closed Open - shallow Closed Closed 8 - 8:30 p.m. Closed Open - deep Open - deep Open - deep Open - shallow Closed Closed 8:30 - 9 p.m. Closed Open - deep Open - deep Open - deep Open - shallow Closed Closed -
This refers to the single, roped-off lane by the garage doors, not the entire 17m lane area (13 years+ only).
September 25 - October 1, 2023
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 5:30 - 6 a.m. Open Open Open Open Open Closed Closed 6 - 8 a.m. Open Open Open Open Open Closed Closed 8 - 9 a.m. Open Open Open Open Open Open Open 9 - 10 a.m. Open Open Open Open Closed Open Open 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Open Open 12 - 12:30 p.m. Open Open Open Open Open Open Open 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Open Open Closed Open Open Open Open 3:30 - 4 p.m. Open Open Open Closed Open Open Open 4 - 5 p.m. Open Open Open Closed Open Closed Open 5 - 6 p.m. Open Open Open Closed Open Closed Open 6 - 9 p.m. Open Open Open Open Open Closed Closed October 2 - October 8, 2023
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 5:30 - 6 a.m. Open Open Open Open Open Closed Closed 6 - 8 a.m. Open Open Open Open Open Closed Closed 8 - 9 a.m. Open Open Open Open Open Open Open 9 - 10 a.m. Open Open Open Open Closed Open Open 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Open Open 12 - 12:30 p.m. Open Open Open Open Open Open Open 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Open Open Closed Open Open Open Open 3:30 - 4 p.m. Open Open Open Closed Open Open Open 4 - 5 p.m. Open Open Open Closed Open Open Open 5 - 6 p.m. Open Open Open Closed Open Open Open 6 - 9 p.m. Open Open Open Open Open Closed Closed October 9 - October 15, 2023
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 5:30 - 6 a.m. Open Open Open Open Open Open Closed 6 - 8 a.m. Open Open Open Open Open Open Closed 8 - 9 a.m. Open Open Open Open Open Open Open 9 - 10 a.m. Open Open Open Open Open Open Open 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Open Closed Closed Closed Closed Open Open 12 - 12:30 p.m. Open Open Open Open Open Open Open 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Open Open Open Open Open Open Open 3:30 - 4 p.m. Open Open Open Open Open Open Open 4 - 5 p.m. Closed Open Open Open Open Open Open 5 - 6 p.m. Closed Open Open Open Open Open Open 6 - 9 p.m. Closed Open Open Open Open Closed Closed -
We are currently offering group sessional lessons.
New Lifesaving Society Swim for Life program.
We have transitioned to the Lifesaving Society’s Swim for Life program as of January 2023. Please take a look at the swim transition chart to determine which level you should enroll your child in prior to registration day. Lifeguards are available to do swim evaluations during public swim times if you are unsure of which level to register in.
If you have any questions about this change please contact the Aquatic Program Coordinator Emily Jones at [email protected].
Aquatic program and lesson registration dates:
Gymnastics and Swimming Summer 2023 registration is now open.
Skating, Gymnastics, and Swimming Fall 2023 registration opens on Wednesday, August 23
Skating, Gymnastics, and Swimming Winter 2024 registration opens on Wednesday, December 13Seasonal programs
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We are currently offering private sessional lessons.
Aquatic program and lesson registration dates:
Gymnastics and Swimming Summer 2023 registration is now open.
Skating, Gymnastics, and Swimming Fall 2023 registration opens on Wednesday, August 23
Skating, Gymnastics, and Swimming Winter 2024 registration opens on Wednesday, December 13Seasonal programs
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Join a structured progressive swim and fitness training program. Pre-registration is required.
Seasonal programs
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Please check back for updates.
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Gain valuable skills required for work in an aquatic setting—from Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross, to Water Safety Instructor, and more. Pre-registration is required.
Youth Aquatic Certifications are open to registrants aged 15 years and older.
Adult Aquatic Certifications are open to registrants aged 19 years and older.
Seasonal programs