Temporary Closure of the Lévesque Pool from August 24 to September 18

To carry out routine maintenance, the Lévesque Pool will be temporarily closed from August 24 to September 18.In the meantime, all regular users are invited to return to the Schubert Pool, which remains open and awaits you at 3950 Saint-Laurent Boulevard.

Activity Registration

Stay active by enjoying the aquatic activities offered in our facilities!

Fall Session

Here are our programs : 

• for the Lévesque Pool
• for the Schubert Pool
• Session: September 28 to December 13
• Registration: starting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, September 3

Before you register

The course catalog is available online through Loisirs Montréal. To register to our activities, you need to create an account on Loisirs Montreal. To do so, you need a valid library card or recreation card.

Also, it is important to emphasize that anyone wishing to register for an aquatic activity must have a valid library card or leisure card, including children.

Since spots are limited, we invite you to book yours quickly by registering online.

Private swimming lessons

We also offer private swimming lessons.

If this option interests you, please fill out this form to join our waitlist (available in French only).

Registered individuals will be contacted in the order of registration.

Lifeguard recruitment and training

Would you like to become a lifeguard in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, but don't know where to start? See this guide (in French).

Please note that, thanks to support from the government of Québec, the borough offers the Lifesaving Society's training for lifeguards and swim instructors free of charge.

You must have a valid library or recreation card to create an account on Loisirs Montréal.

Lifeguards : get recertified at the Lévesque pool

Do you want to renew your lifeguarding certifications before the fall semester starts? Le Plateau-Mont-Royal borough offers two recertification sessions at the Lévesque pool to help you keep your skills up to date and continue ensuring the safety of our swimmers.

Here are the training sessions offered :

• General First Aid Recertification : Friday, August 21, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m
• National Lifeguard Recertification : Sunday, August 23, from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m

Open swim

Access to open swim is free of charge. There is a set schedule for open swim periods.

Swimwear is mandatory for anyone wishing to access the pool.

Swimming caps are at the discretion of swimmers. They are not mandatory.

Children 7 years of age and under must be accompanied by a person 16 years of age or older. Children ages 5 and under must always be within reach of the person accompanying them.

The average temperature of the pool is 27 degrees Celsius.

It is possible to bring accessories on site (water toys, etc.), but the use of these remains at the discretion of the pool staff depending on the size of the items and the traffic in the pool.

Lap swim

Lanes are set up during free swim periods to allow for lap swimming.

The adult swim period includes one swimming lane, while the lane swimming period includes three swimming lanes.

Adapted Swimming

Join us for free adapted swim sessions designed especially for community groups supporting people with diverse abilities. These welcoming sessions take place on Sundays from October 19 to December 21, from 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. 

We’ll be back again in the winter to keep the fun going!

• Learn more + Register

On site equipment loans

According to the available inventory, the following can be loaned: 

Free swim for all   

• Pool noodles*
• Life jackets (VFI)*
• Balls*
• Rings
• Rubber toys  

Permitted equipment (that is not loaned at the facility)  

• Personal floating devices* (inflatable jackets, floaters, back float swim trainers, etc.)
• Foam dumbbells*
• Water aerobics belts*
• Hand paddles 

Free swim with an adult swim lane  

• Pool noodles*
• Life jackets*
• Kickboards
• Traction buoys (pull buoys)  

Permitted equipment (that is not loaned at the facility)  

• Foam dumbbells*
• Water aerobics belts*
• Hand paddles 

Free swim with three adult swim lanes  

• Kickboards 

• Traction buoys (pull buoys)  

Permitted equipment (that is not loaned at the facility)    

• Hand paddles  

* Equipment permitted in the shallow end only 

• Find out more: Enjoy free swim periods at your local Plateau pools 

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.