By Greg Fry

Recreation

Aquatic Centre closure begins

Jan 2, 2026 | 9:59 AM

PRINCE GEORGE — If you’re thinking of going for a swim, avoid the Aquatic Centre.

The Aquatic Centre is closed as of January 1, 2026, as it prepares for the next phase of construction. It will remain closed for the next two years.

Your only other option is to use the Canfor Leisure Pool. To help with the transition, the City has created a guide for swimmers. Inside the guide, residents can find helpful tips including: 

• Where to park and how to register for free parking
• Where to find the universal changeroom 
• How to use shoe lockers in the lobby
• How to share lanes when swimming laps
• How to provide feedback about aquatics programming

The guide is available on the City website and at the Canfor Leisure Pool. 

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During the Aquatic Centre closure, the Canfor Leisure Pool will be open seven days a week with extended hours. Public swimming hours are from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Friday, 12:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturdays, and 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sundays. A minimum of two lanes will be available during all public swimming times. 

IDL Projects was awarded the contract for pre-construction work at the Aquatic Centre in fall 2025 and will continue as the construction manager through the project. Since October, project managers have been carrying out exploratory work to understand the scope of the renovation. Requests for proposals (RFP) will be issued for additional contractors to carry out specific tasks like plumbing and heating, tiling, etc. in the new year. Stay up to date on the project webpage.