The Cole Harbour Outdoor pool is located at 609 Colby Drive in Dartmouth. This outdoor pool has 6 X 25-metre lanes, a slide, and a new splash pad with a variety of play features providing swimming opportunities for all ages. The Cole Harbour Outdoor pool offers a variety of activities including lane swimming, swimming lessons & open swims.
The Cole Harbour Outdoor pool is open from July 1 - August 31 each summer.
Please note: the pool will be closed on Sunday, July 16, 2023 for a swim meet.
Cole Harbour Outdoor Pool Schedule
Time | Activity |
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Time | Activity |
7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. | Swim Team |
10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. | Swimming Lessons |
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Lane Swim |
1:00 p.m. - 1:55 p.m. | Open Swim |
2:00 p.m. - 2:55 p.m. | Open Swim |
3:00 p.m. - 3:55 p.m. | Open Swim |
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Swimming Lessons |
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Open Swim |
Time | Activity |
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Time | Activity |
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m | Rental |
12:00 p.m. - 12:55 p.m. | Lane Swim |
1:00 p.m. - 1:55 p.m. | Open Swim |
2:00 p.m. - 2:55 p.m. | Open Swim |
3:00 p.m. - 3:55 p.m. | Open Swim |
4:00 p.m. - 4:55 p.m. | Open Swim |
5:00 p.m. - 5:55 p.m. | Open Swim |
6:00 p.m. - 6:55 p.m. | Open Swim |
June 16 - 30, 2023 | July 1 - September 4, 2023 | September 5 - 17, 2023 | Supervision | Status |
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June 16 - 30, 2023 | July 1 - September 4, 2023 | September 5 - 17, 2023 | Supervision | Status |
Mon. -Fri. - 3:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Daily 9:30 a.m.- 8:30 p.m. | Mon. - Fri. - 3:30 - 8:30 p.m. | No | Open |
Sat. & Sun. - 9:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. | - | Sat. & Sun. - 9:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. | - | - |
Memberships & Drop-in Fees
This summer we will be offering pool memberships & drop-ins for adults, seniors, youth and households (family of 5).
- What do they include?
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Memberships, 1 visit Facility Pass, & 10 visit facility pass include access to the pool, when available.
1 visit pool pass includes both Aquafit and Lane Swimming.
1 visit open swim pass includes open swims and Parent & Tot.
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How much does it cost?
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The fees listed below are effective April 1, 2023.
(Please note: tax will be added to all prices listed below)
Youth Rates: Individuals up to & including 18 years of age.
Adult Rates: Individuals 19 to 54 years of age.
Senior Rates: Individuals 55 years of age or older.
Household Rates: Maximum of 5 people from the same household (address).
Swimming Lessons
- Registration for Swimming Lessons at the Cole Harbour Outdoor Pool begins on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.
- To register for swimming lessons or to pre-book open swims visit our website or call our registration line at 902. 490.6666. All lessons and drop-in swims must be pre-booked
- The summer 2023 Aquatics PDF has been removed from the website due to inconsistencies in the course information. For the most current details, log into MyRec and filter by pool or beach location and then by keyword level. For example, Cole Harbour Outdoor Pool, keyword Swimmer 1. Check out our Quick Reference Guide for help searching this way
Activity Bookings
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All activities in the pool must be booked in advance by calling 902-490-6666 or 902-490-4711, visiting the Cole Harbour Community Centre or online.
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Cash or credit payment will not be accepted at the pool and entry will not be permitted without advance booking.
Changerooms
Changerooms will be available this summer, including on-deck showers.
Rentals
Pool rentals and birthday parties will be available this summer.