Swimming & Aquatics
Virtual Facility Tours
Visitors can now explore the accessibility features of our aquatic facilities from the comfort of home with our new virtual facility tours. They can be found on the menu options on the right hand side of this page.
Keep our Pools Clean
All of our pools are maintained in accordance with established health guidelines and standards, and are chlorinated to maintain safe and hygienic environments.
Do your part in keeping our pools safe and clean:
- Take a shower before using the pool
- Leave your outside shoes in the change room to keep the pool deck clean.
Aquatic activities help contribute to healthy and active citizens by providing exercise and social interactions. Whether you want to swim laps, participate in an Aqua Fit class, or simply relax in the hot tub or sauna, Coquitlam’s aquatic facilities have something for everyone.
Coquitlam’s aquatic services include two indoor facilities: City Centre Aquatic Complex and Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex. In the summer, you can visit our outdoor pools, too.
Indoor Pools
Outdoor Pools
Coquitlam Bettie Allard YMCA
Coquitlam residents can use the indoor pool at the Bettie Allard YMCA, located in the Burquitlam neighbourhood, at special access times and rates without having to be a YMCA member. To learn more about the specific times and rates, visit Bettie Allard YMCA site.
Swim lessons are also offered - visit YMCA Continuous Swim Lessons for more information.
Find out how the YMCA’s swim levels relate to the Lifesaving Society’s levels that Coquitlam uses, please view our Swimming Lesson Conversion chart (PDF).
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Click here or on the image above to find a program and register. To look up specific programs, search by the course ID# or program name under “keyword” in the registration system. For the best online registration experience, please use Google Chrome.
Lifeguard Certification
If you are interested in becoming a lifeguard or swim instructor, view the How to Become a Lifeguard or Swim Instructor (PDF) to see the steps required. Go to the online registration system to see program availability.
Bronze Star
- Basic lifesaving
- Excellent preparations for success in Bronze Medallion
- Requirements: Ages 8 to 12 years
Bronze Medallion
- Learn basic water rescue, first aid and resuscitation techniques.
- Prerequisites: 13 years or older, or Bronze Star
Bronze Cross
- Learn advanced lifesaving rescues and basic aquatic leadership skills.
- Prerequisites: All ages, Bronze Medallion
Standard First Aid with CPR Level C
- Learn primary and secondary assessment skills, personal protective equipment, rescue breathing, one and two rescuer Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and more
- Prerequisites: Ages 14 years and older
National Lifeguard – Pool
- Gain an understanding of the principles, good judgment, communication skills and a mature and responsible attitude toward the role of a lifeguard
- Prerequisites: Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid with CPR Level C, 15 years and older
Swim and Lifesaving Instructor Combo
- Trains candidates to teach both the Swim for Life and Bronze Medallion programs.
- Successful completion will result in both a Swim Instructor (SI) and a Lifesaving Instructor (LSI) certification.
- Prerequisites: Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid with CPR Level C, 15 years and older
Volunteer Opportunities
Learn more about volunteering in recreation with the City.
Program Evaluation
Please share your feedback and comments about our programs and tell us how we’re doing by filling out our online Program Evaluation Form.
Recreation Social Story
Is your child feeling nervous about going swimming at the pool? Reference our Social Story to help them prepare for the experience.
One Set at a Time
Lesson participants can only be registered for one set of lessons at a time. You may register your child for the next set of lessons at the same level. Your child will be withdrawn from a program(s) if registered for overlapping lessons or lessons at a higher level prior to successfully completing the current level.