Hillcrest Aquatic Centre

Annual maintenance closure

Hillcrest pool, sauna, and steam room will be closed from Monday, May 5 to Sunday, June 29 for our annual maintenance. 

It will re-open on Monday, June 30.

The fitness centre will be open during this time but there will not be access to changing facilities or showers. 

The fitness centre will be closed from May 19 to 25.

Expect parking impacts at Hillcrest Centre

While upgrades are completed at Nat Bailey Stadium, access to parking will be limited.

Construction is anticipated to be completed in February 2026.

Learn more about the Nat Bailey Stadium upgrades

What you need to know

Hillcrest Aquatic Centre, located near Queen Elizabeth Park, has both an indoor and outdoor pool. It is our largest aquatic facility and is part of Hillcrest Centre, a legacy of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

Our award-winning complex is a Vancouver Green City facility and is certified as LEED Gold.

Hillcrest and Killarney are 2 of our most popular indoor swimming pools. Entry wait times may be longer during peak hours and on weekends. For quicker admission, consider visiting a nearby pool.

Hillcrest Centre, Fitness Centre, Aquatic Centre, and Rink

Register for aquafit or swim lessons

Aquafit sessions

Online registration for most swim sessions are no longer required. Advanced online registration for aquafit sessions are still available and highly recommended to secure a spot. A limited number of aquafit drop-in spots are available in person, on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

Registration opens 3 days in advance, and closes 30 minutes before the session starts. If you are unable to attend a session for which you have registered, you must cancel in advance by accessing your vanrec.ca account. 

Flexipasses and 10-visit passes are accepted for online registration.

Swimming lessons

Swimming lessons are offered for pre-school, children and youth age groups. Infant, toddler, and adult lessons are not available at this time.

Register for aquafit and swimming lessons

What you should know before registering

Bring a lock for a locker

Bring your own lock to secure your personal items in a locker. You can buy a padlock at the front desk for $16.

The pool has a limited number of coin-operated lockers. Remember to bring a quarter.

Guidelines for visiting our pools

Our priority is to keep you safe and make sure everyone has a good experience.

Rent a pool or lane

Rent a pool or swim lane in Vancouver for private events, swim clubs, scuba diving lessons, and more.

Hillcrest

Hillcrest Centre is located at 4575 Clancy Loranger Way in Vancouver. It has an indoor and outdoor pool, an ice rink, a fitness centre, and more.