Parc Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier outdoor swimming and wading pools
The pool and wading pool at Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier Park are located on the south side of the park of the same name, at the corner of Laurier Avenue and de Brébeuf Street.
Description
Free swimming
Free swimming sessions are offered to the public by the Plateau-Mont-Royal borough.
Wearing a swimsuit is mandatory for anyone wishing to access the pool and the paddling pool.
Wearing a swim cap is at the discretion of the swimmers. It is not mandatory.
Children aged 7 and under must be accompanied by a person aged 16 and over. Children aged 5 and under must always be within reach of the person accompanying them.
Lane swimming
Two lanes are set up from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM to allow for length swimming.
Reservations for School Groups, Daycares, and Day Camps
School groups, daycares, and day camps must submit requests to reserve pool time.
Please contact us for more information.
Crowds and heatwaves
During periods of high attendance and heatwaves, entry may be limited to 45 minutes at a time.
The lane swimming schedule may also be affected.
Accessories and equipment loan
It is possible to bring accessories on site (water toys, etc.), but their use remains at the discretion of the pool staff depending on the size of the objects and the crowd in the pool.
Depending on the available inventory on site, we lend...
Swimming area
Provided equipment
- Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)
No equipment is allowed in the deep end of the pool, except by special permission.
Permitted equipment (brought by users)
- Floatation aids
- Aquajogging belts
- Foam dumbbells
- Bath toys
No equipment is allowed in the deep end of the pool, except by special permission.
Lane swimming area
Provided Equipment
- Kickboards
- Pull buoys (available in exchange for an ID)
Permitted equipment
- Hand paddles
Fins, diving masks, and snorkels are not allowed.
Diving boards
One to two diving boards are accessible at all times, except when water quality does not permit.
Lifeguard training and recruitment
Would you like to become a lifeguard in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal but don't know where to start or how to go about it? Follow the guide (available in French only at the time)!
Please note that, thanks to financial support from the Quebec government, the borough offers lifeguard and teaching training from the Lifesaving Society for free.
Accessibility
Please speak with on-site staff to access the aquatic wheelchair and the pool lift chair.
- Access ramp
- Aquatic wheelchair
- Pool lift
- Stroller-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Amenities
- Bike stand
- Changing rooms
- Changing table
- Drinking fountain
- Family changing room
- Free Wi-Fi
- Showers
- Washroom
Opening hours
Useful information
Directions
Montréal, QC H2J 1G8
Questions?
Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311
Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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