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 Centre, Fitness Centre, Aquatic Centre, and Rink
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 External website, opens in new tab
Entry wait times
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.
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.
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.
Important note The pool has a limited number of coin-operated lockers. Remember to bring a quarter.
