Vernon Aquatic Centre
Please note that posted swim times may change without notice. Additionally, there may be wait times to access the changerooms/pools due to capacity or facility changeover between swims.
Swim Definitions
Public Swim - Both pools will be open and on a rotational basis, the climbing wall, diving board, rapids channel, bubble pit, raindrop, rope swing and slide will be available. Sauna, steam room & hot tub always open. The lap pool will have a minimum of 1-3 lanes open for lap swimming.
Lap & Leisure - 3-8 lap lanes available, water walking or running. Diving board, climbing wall and rope swim not available. Full use of hot tub, steam room, sauna and leisure pool. Slide available on a limited basis.
Limited Use - Some facilities will be open but may be shared with organized instructional programs. Slide, rope swing, climbing wall and diving board may not operate during these times.
Leisure Swim - Leisure pool, water slide and hot spots open. Main pool and lap lanes closed.
Hot Spots Only - Public access to hot tub, sauna and steam room only. No access to Leisure or Lap Pool. Customers over 18 years welcome during this time.
Senior Toonie Swim - 65 years and older pay $2.00. *This is a shared swim with other ages.*
Toonie Swim - everyone over the age of 3 years old pays $2.00.
Family - Members of an immediate family living in the same household. Maximum 2 adults and their children under 19 years who are immediate family members.
Preschool (children under the age of 6) - must be within arm's reach at all times of a responsible person 16 years or older at all times.
Pool capacity
While we strive to ensure the Vernon Aquatic Centre is available when advertised, the number of swimmers allowed in a pool at any given time is based on the number of lifeguards available, not the size of the facility. Pool capacity is based on a guest-to-lifeguard ratio established by the Lifesaving Society of Canada. This ensures that everyone using the facilities is safely supervised.
Please know we are working to improve lifeguard staffing at the Vernon Aquatic Centre both in the short and long-term. We have regular recruitments for new lifeguards as well as offering training courses to increase the number of lifeguards in the region. Learn more about training to become a lifeguard at gvrec.ca/certification_courses or visit vernon.ca/careers for current opportunities.
