Swimming

Schedules

The Pool at Oak Bay Recreation Centre is your destination for a variety of drop-in swimming sessions. Fit in a swim after a workout in the Fitness Studio, come for a relaxing dip after work, or join family and friends for public swimming… the choice is yours!

Public Swimming sessions are included with your Annual Pass.

Session descriptions below schedules.

View schedules below or PDF download is available:

Current Schedule:

Swimming at Oak Bay Recreation Centre

 MONDAY

 TUESDAY

 WEDNESDAY

 THURSDAY

 FRIDAY

 SATURDAY

 SUNDAY
Early Bird
6-9am		 Early Bird
6-9am		 Early Bird
6-9am		 Early Bird
6-9am		 Early Bird
6-9am		 Early Bird
6-9am		 Early Bird
6-9am
Leisure & Lengths
9am-3pm		 Swim Lessons
9-10:30am
 Swim Lessons
9-10:30am		 Swim Lessons
9-10:30am		 Leisure & Lengths 9am-1:30pm Swim Lessons
9-11:30am
Leisure & Widths
10:30-11:30am		 Leisure & Lengths 10:30am-3pm Leisure & Widths
10:30-11:30am		 Integrated Swim
11:30am-1pm		 Family Swim
11am-1pm
Leisure & Lengths 11:30am-1:30pm Leisure & Lengths 11:30am-1:30pm
50 & Better 1:30-3pm 50 & Better 1:30-3pm Kid’s Fun Swim
1-5pm		 Kid’s Fun Swim
1-5pm
Everyone Welcome
3-5pm		 Swim Lessons
3-5pm		 Swim Lessons
3-5pm		 Swim Lessons
3-5pm		 Parent & Tot
3-5pm
Adult Lengths
5-6:30pm		 Adult Lengths
5-6:30pm		 Adult Lengths
5-6:30pm		 Adult Lengths
5-6:30pm		 Adult Lengths
5-6:30pm		 Adult Lengths
5-6:30pm		 Adult Lengths
5-6:30pm
Everyone Welcome
6:30-8:30pm
Free Coast Capital Swim		 Swim Lessons
6:30-8pm		 Everyone Welcome 6:30-8:30pm Swim Lessons
6:30-8:30pm		 Kids Fun Swim
6:30-9:30pm		 Everyone Welcome
6:30-9:30pm		 Everyone Welcome
6:30-9:30pm
Leisure & Lengths
8:30-9:30pm
13yrs & over		 Leisure & Lengths & Masters
8-9:30pm
All Ages		 Leisure & Lengths
8:30-9:30pm
13yrs & over		 Leisure & Lengths & Masters
8-9:30pm
All Ages
Late Night 9:30pm-1am Late Night
9:30pm-1am		 Late Night
9:30pm-1am		 Late Night 9:30pm-1am Late Night
9:30pm-1am		 Late Night
9:30pm-1am		 Late Night
9:30pm-1am

50 & Better Swim

This time is specifically for those aged 50 and better! Enjoy the pool, participate in the 50+ aqua-fit class or relax in the hot tub, steam room or sauna. Adults under 50 years of age are invited to enjoy the sauna, steam room or hot tub during this time.

Adult Length Swim (16 & over)

Nothing is better than a dip in the pool after a long, hard day at work. Enjoy this relaxing adult only time to swim some lengths, soak in the hot tub or relax in the sauna or steam room.

Early Bird Swim (13 & over)

Kick start your day atOakBay! Length swimming available, along with aqua fitness classes. Children, under 12 years, are permitted in the pool with an adult.

Everyone Welcome Swim

Come play in the pool! The water slides, Human Hoist, Water Walkway & Rope Swing are some of the equipment available to play on during this swim. Aquafit in deep-end Mon & Wed 6:30pm.

Family Swim

A relaxed family fun time. The blue slidewinder and games are available.

Integrated Swim

This swim allows persons with special needs to enjoy the pool for free*. The family/disabled change rooms are wheelchair accessible and there is a WISPA Lift to help with transferring while changing. WISPA Lift on the pool deck accesses the main pool, the small pool and the hot tub (Free admission is for one person with special needs and up to 2 family members or friends).

Kid’s Fun Swim

This swim is non-stop action! Slide down the Tunnel Drop Slide or the Slidewinder, drop from the ceiling on the Human Hoist, play on an inflatable toy, swing on the Rope Swing and try your hand at the Log Roll. Don’t miss all the fun!

Late Night Swim

The mood changes after 9:30pm every night. Enjoy a game of giant chess, play a game of ping-pong, join in a game of volleyball or just hang out. The pool is open until 1am every night. $2 after 11pm.

Leisure & Lengths

Swim some lengths or relax in the hot tub, steam room or sauna during this quiet swim. Aqua fit classes are offered during some of the swims. On Tuesday & Thursday evenings there are limited lanes due to Masters. On Fridays, 9:45-10:30am, the Slidewinder will be on for Special Education classes.

Leisure & Widths

Width swimming is available in the main pool while aquafit takes place in the shallow end.

Masters Swim

Certified coaches are on deck to give pointers and guide the workout. Workouts tailored to your skill and speed. Three lanes are reserved for this program.

Parent & Tot

A special time in the small pool for parents and children under the age of 7 years. Toys, the small slide and Robbie the Dinosaur will be available for your enjoyment. The main pool is not available during this swim.

School Swim

A time for local schools to enjoy the pool. The pool is closed to the public during this swim. For rental inquiries call 250-370-7108.

Swim Lessons

Lessons are offered for all ages. The hot tub and pools are closed to the public during lessons.