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Where to swim while the Vancouver Aquatic Centre is rebuilt
Hillcrest’s weekly layouts, other indoor options and the access limits to check before you leave.
With the Vancouver Aquatic Centre closed, finding a replacement swim means checking more than the address of another pool. Lane length, lesson availability and the time you can get there all matter.
Hillcrest changes layout through the week
Hillcrest, at 4575 Clancy Loranger Way, has changed its schedule to accommodate demand during the closure. The City lists this configuration from September 8, 2026:
| Day | Layout |
|---|---|
| Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday | 50 metres |
| Tuesday and Thursday | 25-metre pools |
| Sunday | Shallow pool, 25-metre lap pool and dive tank |
The City lists Sunday diving-board and dive-tank access from 6 to 7 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Lane availability varies within each day. The layout alone does not guarantee a lane or admission. Hillcrest notices and facility details · Live lane schedule
Other indoor options to check
These are starting points for comparing a trip and a swim session. They are not a complete directory or a count of spare capacity. Each facility page links to its pool schedule.
| Pool | What to check before leaving |
|---|---|
| Lord Byng 3990 West 14th Avenue | A 25-metre pool with lap lanes. The City currently reports its accessible pool lift is out of order. Confirm an entry arrangement that works for you if you need the lift. |
| Kerrisdale 5851 West Boulevard | A 30-metre pool with a diving board. Its pool lift is also listed as temporarily unavailable. Use the pool schedule, rather than the community centre’s opening hours. |
| Killarney 6260 Killarney Street | Lap swimming and leisure facilities. From September 9, the lengths pool opens at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays, later than the leisure pool. The City warns that peak periods and weekends can mean longer entry waits. |
For other neighbourhoods, start with the City’s pool directory. Check closure notices first, then look for the activity and date you want. A pool being open does not mean every lane, board or programme is available.
Lessons need a separate search
Lord Byng’s current page lists lessons for preschoolers, children and youth, while saying infant, toddler and adult lessons are unavailable there. Follow its registration link for the actual course listings and spaces. A facility description is not a live inventory. Lord Byng registration information
This guide uses the City’s published notices, checked September 15, 2026. Individual bookings and club allocations have not been confirmed. Families and club swimmers may need different arrangements from someone looking for a public length swim.
The election brings a longer-term question: which promises would add usable pool time? Read the comparison of published campaign commitments. For the rebuild itself, read our demolition and replacement brief.
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