Maintenance Closure (Aug 17 - Sept 6)
The Canfor Leisure Pool will be closed for annual maintenance August 17 - September 6 reopening on September 7 (Labour Day) from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
NinjaCross Closed
The NinjaCross is closed until further notice due to mechanical failure.
STAT Holiday Schedule (September 7, 2026)
The Canfor Leisure Pool will be open on the September 7th STAT from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Prince George Aquatic Centre
Closed for Renovation - Effective January 1, 2026
Visit the project webpage for more information about the renovation.
Canfor Leisure Pool
The Canfor Leisure Pool located at 670 Quebec Street is a fully accessible facility providing state-of-the-art amenities. Features include a water elevator to help visitors in and out of the pool, a "NinjaCross" pool obstacle course, a large waterslide, leisure pool with play features, hot tub, sauna, steam room and more. For more information call 250-561-7636.
Pool Schedule: June 27 to August 16, 2026
The Canfor Leisure Pool will be closed for annual maintenance August 17 - September 6 reopening on September 7 (Labour Day) from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Mondays: June 27, to August 16, 2026.
Activity Time Everyone Welcome 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Lessons and Clubs 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 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.NinjaCross 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tuesday's: June 27, to August 16, 2026.
Activity Time Everyone Welcome 5:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sensory Friendly Swim 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lessons and Clubs 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Adults 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Waterslide 5:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.NinjaCross 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Wednesday's: June 27, to August 16, 2026.
Activity Time Everyone Welcome 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Lessons and Clubs 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 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.NinjaCross 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Thursday's: June 27, to August 16, 2026.
Activity Time Everyone Welcome 5:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sensory Friendly Swim 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lessons and Clubs 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 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.NinjaCross 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Friday's: June 27, to August 16, 2026.
Activity Time Everyone Welcome 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Lessons and Clubs 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 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.NinjaCross 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday's: June 27, to August 16, 2026.
Activity Time Everyone Welcome 10:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Waterslide 10:30 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.
Sunday's: June 27, to August 16, 2026.
Activity Time Everyone Welcome 10:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Waterslide 10:30 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.
Activity Time Everyone Welcome 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Waterslide 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. NinjaCross 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 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 June 27, 2026 to August 16, 2026.
*Subject to change
Monday Wednesday Main Pool Teach Pool Main Pool Teach Pool 6:00am-7:30am 6 1 3 1 7:30am-8:45am 2 4 2 4 8:45am-11:00am 1 2 1 2 11:00am-1:00pm 1 2 1 2 1:00-1:45pm 2 2 2 2 1:45pm-3:15pm 0 2 0 2 3:15pm-3:30pm 6 2 6 2 3:30pm-4:00pm 1 0 3 0 4:00pm-5:00pm 3 0 3 0 7:00pm-830pm 0 2 0 2 8:30pm-9:00pm 4 2 4 2 9:00pm-10:00pm 2 2 6 2 Tuesday Thursday Main Pool Teach Pool Main Pool Teach Pool 5:15am-6:00am 3 4 3 4 6:00am-6:15am 3 4 0 4 6:15am-7:30am 1 4 1 4 7:30am-9:00am 4 1 4 1 9:00am-10:00am 3 1 3 1 10:00am-11:00am 1 2 1 2 11:00am-1:00pm 2 2 2 2 1:00pm-1:45pm 4 2 4 2 1:45pm-3:15pm 0 2 0 2 3:15pm-3:30pm 6 0 6 0 3:30pm-4:00pm 2 0 1 0 4:00pm-5:00pm 3 0 3 0 7:00pm-8:30pm 1 2 1 2 8:30pm-9:30pm 2 0 2 0 9:30pm-10:00pm 4 0 4 0 Friday Main Pool Teach Pool 6:00am-7:30am 6 1 7:30am-8:45am 2 3 8:45am-10:00am 4 1 10:00am-11:00am 1 2 11:00am-1:00pm 1 2 1:00pm-1:45pm 2 2 1:45pm-3:15pm 0 2 3:15pm-3:30pm 6 2 3:30pm-4:00pm 3 0 4:00pm-5:00pm 3 0 7:00pm-8:30pm 1 2 8:30pm-10:00pm 4 0 Saturday Main Pool Teach Pool 10:30pm-12:30pm 2 0 12:30pm-2:00pm 2 0 2:00pm-2:45pm 4 0 2:45pm-4:15pm 0 1 4:15pm-6:45pm 4 1 6:45pm-8:15pm 0 1 8:15pm-9:00pm 4 1 Sunday Main Pool Teach Pool 10:30am-12:00pm 3 0 12:00pm-2:45pm 4 1 2:45pm-4:15pm 0 1 4:15pm-6:45pm 4 1 6:45pm-8:15pm 0 1 8:15pm-9:00pm 4 1 - Pool space is shared with programs & rentals throughout the day. Limited main pool space Monday - Friday 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- 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: Minimum two lanes available during Everyone Welcome Swim in the main pool and or in the teach pool. No lanes available when the NinjaCross equipment is in use as well as 15 minutes prior to start time and 15 minutes after end time to move lanes.
- 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.
Pool Schedule: September 8, to December 31, 2026
The Canfor Leisure Pool will be closed at 2:00 p.m. on December 24th, closed December 25th & 26th and closed at 7:00 p.m. on December 31st.
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.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.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.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.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 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.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 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 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 4:00pm 4 1 7:00pm to 9:00pm 0 2 9:00pm to 10:00pm 2 2 Saturday Main Pool Teach Pool 6:00am to 7:00am 6 2 7:00am to 8:00am 0 2 8:00am to 8:30am 1 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 12:30pm 1 0 12:30pm 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 - 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
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.
- 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.
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
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 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 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.
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:
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 - Receive a BC Seniors Supplement that is below the Statistics Canada Low Income Guidelines.
- Connected with a Leisure Access Program referral agency. If you are currently working with a not-for-profit agency/service provider ask if they are a referral agency for the City's LAP and if they can assist you with completing a referral.
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.
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.