Best Places for Swimming Lessons In Ottawa

Looking to make a splash? Discover the best places for swimming lessons in Ottawa! Learning to swim is a valuable life skill and a fun activity to participate in year ’round. Ottawa offers a variety of options for all swim levels and experiences, including specialty classes such as synchro and swim clubs. Whether you are seeking traditional swim lessons or something a little different Ottawa has a variety of options to splash into!

Where to Go for the Best Swimming Lessons in Ottawa

Go Capital Artistic Swim Club

Formally known as synchronized swimming, this non profit organization is excited to welcome your children for a fun swimming option! With both full year and shorter term programs available you can experience their recreational programs at Sawmill Creek, Brewer, Splash Wave Pool and Bob McQuarrie Recreational Centre which gives you plenty of location options across Ottawa.

Hippo in the Bathtub

With locations in Stittsville, Nepean and Trainyards your little swimmer will enjoy their warm salt water pools with their private and semi-private swim options. This is a great option if you are looking to expediate your childs swim ability and / or dive over any learning blocks they have been experiencing in their swim progression.  Looking for something in a more quiet environment with only a few lessons happening at the same time? Hippo in the Bathtub offers that experience for your family in the Ottawa area.

Carleton Athletics

With experienced water safety instructors (University age and older) this swim program offers weekly lessons as well as aquatic camps for your little swimmer. There are also several Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross and NLS courses offered here throughout the year as well as Para Swimming, Masters swim programs and private swim options.

Dovercourt

This is a great location for your little swimmers first time experience with a warmer pool and gradual entry. Offering all levels of swimming their preschool programs are some of the most popular across the city and is one of the best places for swim lessons in Ottawa. Offering several sessions throughout the year as well as daily swim lessons throughout the summer there are lots of options for your family to explore.

City of Ottawa

The City of Ottawa offers aquatic centres all across Ottawa with a variety of pool options (size, shape, temperature, and specialty) and swim lessons for all ages. Hit up Jack Purcell if you are looking for the warmest pool in Ottawa, Nepean Sportsplex for three pools in one facility or Splash Wave Pool for a great kid friendly experience.

Soloway JCC

The Soloway Jewish Community Centre is home of the only salt water four-lane, 25 metre swim pool for swimming lessons in Ottawa. Featuring a gradual entry (beach style), shallow baby pool, slide and hot tub this pool welcomes your family for swim lessons year round. They also have an outdoor pool in the summer. While members receive priority registration all are welcome at the JCC.

Ottawa Titans Water Polo

Looking for something a little different from traditional swim lessons? Water Polo is a great way to strengthen your aquatic ability for those who already have a swim base. With programs starting as young as 5 years old your little swimmer will build up their water endurance while learning the basics of water polo. New players are welcome all year round. Programs are offered at Richcraft and Sportsplex.

Underwater Hockey

Yes, this is a thing! Join Underwater Hockey at the Gatineau Sports Complex as a fun way to combine swimming and hockey in one! All skill levels are welcomed starting at the age of 6 all the way to adults. This small but mighty club has over 50 members and while they have recreational play levels they have also had competitors compete in the international underwater hockey circuit!