Swimming at C.G. Brown

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Dive in and join us for a lap swim, public swim, family swim, loonie swim and more at C.G. Brown Pool. Get a great cardio workout in the water at an AquaFit class. Learn to swim with us! Lessons are available for all ages, including private sessions too.

Swim Schedule

Fall / Winter

• Effective dates: September 23-December 20, 2019 and January 6-March 27, 2020 (closed stat holidays)
• Special schedules in effect December 20, 2019 to January 5, 2020 and March 16-29, 2020
• Schedules are subject to change
• Pool features

Swim Sessions

• Session Descriptions

  • Public Swim (All ages)
    Everyone welcome! Call ahead for group bookings.

    Family Swim (18 years & under with an adult)
    Adults and kids swim together.

    Loonie Swim (All ages)
    Swim, whirl, sauna and steam for only a dollar!

    Weight Room & Swirl
    Enjoy a workout plus the whirlpool. Main pool unavailable.

    Women & Girls Swim & Gym (All ages)
    Whirlpool, tot pool and main pool are all open for the enjoyment of women and girls only. One lane is set up for lap swimming. Women 14 years & older may use the weight room.

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Lap Swimming

The minimum number of lanes varies throughout the day. A minimum of one lane is available for lap swimming during public swims and family swims (see schedule above).

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AquaFit Schedule

Classes are included in your pool admission and are open to everyone 14 years and older.

• Level Descriptions

  • Mild
    For those beginners new to aquatic fitness or looking for light exercise, this class is a great introduction to the wonders of water workouts.

  • Moderate & Moderate / Intense
    Set your own pace! Improve cardiovascular fitness, increase strength and tone muscles.

  • Deep Water
    Change the dynamics of your workout! Go deep, go weightless! Challenge your core stability, balance and range of motion while getting a cardio workout.

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Fees

Swimming and AquaFit

Fees are part of your Be Active Pass. Great value, lots of choice! Prices do not include tax.
Note: Prices change 15 minutes before next swim session begins.

Weight Room & Swirl

Enjoy a workout plus the whirlpool during these times below. (Main pool unavailable). Prices do not include tax.

Women & Girls Swim & Gym

Whirlpool, tot pool and main pool are all open for the enjoyment of women and girls only. One lane is setup for lap swimming.  Women 14 years and older may use the weights and cardio room. Prices do not include tax. ($3.19 admission fee for children 4-12 years. 3 years & under are free)

Swimming Lessons

Browse through our swimming lessons on WebReg. Select an age category below, and click the category for Sports – Swimming. You can filter the lessons by facility using the drop-down Complex selection menu.

• Preschool
• Children
• Teen
• Adult

Private Lessons

Call us for information about private lessons for all ages and abilities. Private: $31.28, 30 minutes. Semi-private: $18.77 (per person), 30 minutes.

Pool Features

• 6 lane 25 m lap pool (3 ft – 12 ft)
• Whirlpool
• Leisure pool
• Sauna
• 1 metre diving board
• 1 accessible lift
• 2 water wheelchairs
• First aid room
• Weight room located on the deck
• Outside lounging area (great for summer time)
• Deck chairs with foot rests
• Male and female change rooms as well as deck washrooms
• No family change room. Family/accessible area available on deck (2 stalls, no showers)

Additional Information

• Children's Admission Policy

  • Children 7 years of age and younger and less than 48 inches or 122 centimetres in height, must be accompanied in the water by a person 16 years of age or older and be within arm's reach of that person at all times. The ratio of children to accompanying persons must be no greater than 3 to 1.

• Mermaid Tails in Pools

  • The City of Burnaby requires the completion of an on-site swimming demonstration before using a mermaid tail in aquatic facilities and pools. A certificate will be issued after all of the criteria has been met and must be shown each time the tail is used. This demonstration can be completed during any public swim. The criteria includes:

    Demonstrate a 25 metre swim without the mermaid tail competently;

    Demonstrate a 25 metre swim with the mermaid tail competently;

    Demonstrate they can roll over from front to back with the mermaid tail;

    Demonstrate a surface support for 1 minute with arms only without wearing the mermaid tail.

    Note: Children using a mermaid tail must still be accompanied by adult at all times as per City of Burnaby’s pool rules.

• Pool Rules & Etiquette

  • Public bathing facilities have a long history dating back to around 6th century BC and the ancient Greeks. And in countries all over the world, these public facilities are still an important aspect of community life. In Burnaby, the city’s community centres have a similar function; they’re community gathering places where people can meet and make friends, exercise and unwind before or after a busy day. However, our swimming pools are definitely not bathing facilities. They are places for swimming only, and we respectfully ask patrons not to think of the pool as a place for personal hygiene but as a place to swim.

    Staff at Burnaby’s pools work very hard to maintain a safe and sanitary facility. The pools are cleaned each day, and a state-of-the-art filtration and chemical treatment system ensures that the water and the surrounding deck are clean. We also need your help to maintain a clean, comfortable and sanitary environment. Outside shoes are not allowed on the pool deck; they can track in dirt and germs, which of course contaminate the pool. Please go barefoot or bring sandals to wear when on the pool deck. Health regulations also require that everyone take a cleansing shower using soap before entering the pool or hot tub areas.

    Note: Family change rooms are very busy spaces. These rooms are for people with children and for people with disabilities. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding in following these pool regulations