Aquatics

Pool Schedule: September 8, to December 31, 2026

• Monday

  Everyone Welcome	6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
  Sensory Friendly Swim	2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  Lessons/Clubs/Adults	4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  Waterslide	6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

• Tuesday

  Everyone Welcome	6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
  Lessons/Clubs/Adults	4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  Waterslide	6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

• Wednesday

  Everyone Welcome	6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
  Sensory Friendly Swim	2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  Lessons/Clubs/Adults	4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  Waterslide	6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

• Thursday

  Everyone Welcome	6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
  Lessons/Clubs/Adult	4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  Waterslide	6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

• Friday

  Everyone Welcome	6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
  Sensory Friendly Swim	2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  Waterslide	6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m

• Saturday

  Everyone Welcome Swim	6:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  Lessons/Clubs/Adult	8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  Waterslide	6:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  NinjaCross	3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

• Sunday

  Everyone Welcome	8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  Waterslide	8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  NinjaCross	3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

• Lane Swimming Schedule:

  Lane Swimming Etiquette

  • Choose the correct lane: Slow / Medium / Fast.
  • Circle swim: Continuous swimming, staying on the right side of the lane prevents a collision among swimmers.
  • Rest at wall corners: Don't rest in the middle of the swim lane.
  •  Be aware of others: Avoid sudden stops of direction changes.
  • Respect all swimmers: Patience and communication go a long way.

  Schedule

  • Lane swimming hours for September 8, 2026 to December 31, 2026.
    *Subject to change

  	Monday		Wednesday
  	Main Pool	Teach Pool	Main Pool	Teach Pool
  6:00am to 7:30am	2	1	3	1
  7:30am to 9:05am	2	4	2	4
  9:05am to 11:00am	1	2	1	2
  11:00am to 12:00pm	4	0	4	0
  12:00pm to 1:00pm	2	2	2	2
  1:00pm to 2:00pm	4	0	4	0
  2:00pm to 4:00pm	4	1	4	1
  7:00pm to 800pm	0	2	0	2
  8:00pm to 10:00pm	2	2	2	2

  	Tuesday		Thursday
  	Main Pool	Teach Pool	Main Pool	Teach Pool
  6:00am to 7:30am	1	4	1	4
  7:30am to 10:00am	6	1	6	1
  10:00am to 11:00am	1	2	1	2
  11:00am to 12:00pm	4	0	4	0
  12:00pm to 1:00pm	2	2	2	2
  1:00pm to 2:00pm	4	0	4	0
  2:00pm to 4:00pm	4	1	4	1
  7:00pm to 8:30pm	1	1	1	1
  8:30pm to 9:30pm	2	0	2	0
  9:30pm to 10:00pm	4	0	4	0

  	Friday
  	Main Pool	Teach Pool
  6:00am to 7:30am	2	1
  7:30am to 8:45am	2	4
  8:45am to 10:00am	4	1
  10:00am to 11:00am	1	2
  11:00am to 12:00pm	4	0
  12:00pm to 1:00pm	2	2
  1:00pm to 2:00pm	4	0
  2:00pm to 4:00pm	4	1
  7:00pm to 9:00pm	2	2
  9:00pm to 10:00pm	2	2

  	Saturday
  	Main Pool	Teach Pool
  6:00am to 7:00am	2	2
  7:00am to 8:00am	0	2
  8:00am to 9:00am	0	0
  12:30pm to 2:45pm	4	1
  2:45pm to 4:15pm	0	1
  4:15pm to 6:45pm	2	1
  6:45pm to 8:15pm	0	1
  8:15pm to 9:00pm	2	1

  	Sunday
  	Main Pool	Teach Pool
  8:30am to 12:00pm	2	0
  12:00pm to 1:00pm	2	0
  1:00pm to 2:45pm	1	1
  2:45pm to 4:15pm	0	1
  4:15pm to 5:45pm	3	1
  5:45pm to 6:45pm	2	1
  6:45pm to 8:15pm	0	1
  8:15pm to 9:00pm	2	1

   

   

• Additional Schedule Information

  • Pool space is shared with programs & rentals throughout the day.
  • Adults are welcome to use the facility during Lesson and Club times. During these times there is limited pool space which includes: sauna, steam room, hot tub & limited leisure pool space.
  • Lanes: Please refer to the lane schedule for details.
  • Discount admissions are not valid during special events, statutory holidays or school vacations. 
  • The Sensory Friendly Swim provides a calming environment with reduced noise and overhead lighting.  This swim is not available during special events, statutory holidays or Non Instructional Days.
  • The NinjaCross is available 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. during SD57 Non Instructional Days and School Holidays.
  • The Water Slide is open during Everyone Welcome Swim.

Plan Your Visit

• Canfor Leisure Pool Fees

  2026 Rates	Per Visit	10 Visits	1-Month Pass	3-Month Pass	6-Month Pass	12-Month Pass
  Adult (19+)	$8.58	$73.54	$86.91	$225.08	$422.31	$792.25
  Youth (13-18)	$6.69	$54.60	$69.08	$169.37	$320.91	$602.82
  Child (3-12)	$4.57	$39.00	$46.80	$121.45	$228.43	$429.00
  Senior (60+)	$6.69	$54.60	$69.08	$169.37	$320.91	$602.82
  Student*	$6.69	$54.60	$69.08	$169.37	$320.91	$602.82
  Family (1st adult)	$6.69	--	$69.08	$169.37	$320.91	$602.82
  Additional family members	$4.57	--	$46.80	$121.45	$228.43	$429.00
  Discount swim*	$4.57	--	--	--	--	--

  • Children under three swim free, but must be accompanied and closely supervised (within arms reach) by a responsible person (16+ years of age) at all times. Maximum three children under the age of seven per responsible person.
  • A caregiver who provides direct physical support to an individual with a disability (cannot function independently) is admitted free while remaining with arm's reach.  This courtesy admission is intended for safety purposes, so that a caregiver can assist with necessary physical supports in and out of the water.
  • Lockers are $0.75 
  • *Discount Swims are not valid during special events, statutory holidays, or school vacations and cannot be combined with any other coupon or discount offer.
• Parking at the Canfor Leisure Pool

  • Free parking is available for patrons of the Canfor Leisure Pool across the street in the Civic Plaza Lot. Vehicle license plates must be registered on weekdays from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. to receive a maximum of 3 hours of free parking. Register your plate using the QR code inside the pool facility (no app required) or speak to staff to avoid being ticketed.
  • Drop-off and pick-up zone, Six handicap stalls, and EV charging stations are available in the pool lot.
  • Get more helpful tips in the Canfor Leisure Pool guide or on the parking page.

   

• Canfor Leisure Pool Accessibility Features

  The Canfor Leisure Pool was designed to be fully accessible. Features include:

  • Signage that includes Braille as well as large, easily recognizable icons
  • Coloured and textured tiles to guide patrons to the changerooms, and from the changerooms to the pool deck and into the water
  • Wheelchair accessible washrooms, including sinks at appropriate height for wheelchair access
  • Fully accessible changerooms, with powered lift and adjustable bed with shower access
  • Water-accessible wheelchairs and walkers
  • Water elevators for wheelchair access to each pool
  • Extra-wide staircase and ramp access to each pool, including handrails
  • Single level pool deck, for increased visibility and easier access

  Watch our guided video-tour of the accessibility features available at the Canfor Leisure Pool

• Dakelh at the Canfor Leisure Pool

  Did you know the Canfor Leisure Pool features signs in English and in Dakelh, the language of the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation? Listen to Lheidli T'enneh Elder Clifford Quaw as he teaches you how to say the Dakelh words you will see around the pool.

  • Welcome - (ts'uhoont'i whuzhadel)
  • Farewell - (awetzeh)
  • Splash - (too naghadijulh)
  • Swim - (ts' ube-a)
  • Slide - (wheyalhdzoot)

Discount Swimming

• Discount Swims

  Discount Admissions	2026
  Monday - Friday: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.	$4.57
  Non-Instructional Days: Discount Swims are valid during all School District #57 non-instructional days.	$2.10
  Swimming Lessons: Customer registered in lessons (caregiver included) may swim before or after lessons	$2.10
  Discount swims are not valid during special events, statutory holidays and school vacations and does not apply to school bookings or group bookings.

   

• Family Admission

  Family 1st Adult: Adult with their children/youth 18 years of age and younger.  Cost: $6.69

  Family Additional: Additional family accompanied with Family 1st Adult (children/youth 18 years and younger/second parent).  Cost: $4.57 per Family Additional.

• Financial Assistance

  What is LAP?

  The Leisure Access Program (LAP) provides opportunities for residents with limited income to participate in a variety of aquatic activities. Leisure Access participants receive:

  • 52 complimentary public swimming admissions.
  • 75 percent off all swim passes once the 52 complimentary admissions have been used.
  • 75 percent off swimming programs ($50.00 credit maximum) such as swimming lessons.

  Who is Eligible?

  Applicants must be permanent residents who live within the City of Prince George municipal boundaries and meet one of following criteria:

  1. Have an annual income that is below the Statistics Canada Low Income Guidelines. 

     # In Household	1	2	3	4	5	6
     Income Under	$26,127	$32,525	$39,986	$48,550	$55,064	$62,103

  2. Receive a BC Seniors Supplement that is below the Statistics Canada Low Income Guidelines.

  How Do I Apply

  Option 1
  Complete the LAP Participant Application form using the link below. A paper copy of the Participant Application form is also available at both the Canfor Leisure Pool and P.G. Aquatic Centre.
  
  Application processing occurs Monday - Friday between 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Allow up to 10 days for processing, although this typically occurs within a day or two on weekdays.  Proof of yearly household income and photo I.D. is required.

  Option 2:
  Referral agencies completing applications for clients, may submit using the link below. If you are not currently an approved referral agency*, email leisureaccessprogram@princegeorge.ca to learn more about this process and to determine if your agency is eligible to be a referral agency for this program.

  *Note: The City works in partnership with several community not-for-profit agencies to refer clients to the Leisure Access Program.

  • LAP Participant Application
  • LAP Referral Agency Application

   

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