Photo: Municipality of North Cowichan (Fall Recreation Guide 2026) · source · used without licence; removal on request
Cowichan Aquatic Centre
2653 James St., Duncan, BC
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Today and upcoming swim sessions
Swim times are not copied into Splashtemp for this pool; use the official schedule.
About this pool
Cowichan Aquatic Centre sits at 2653 James St. in Duncan. Inside, there is a lane pool, a leisure pool, a lazy river, a water slide, a hot tub, a steam room and a sauna. For accessibility, the operator lists a universal change room. The closest other Splashtemp pool is Rainbow Road Aquatic Centre in Ganges, about 16 km northeast.
Based on the operator's and Splashtemp data, checked Oct 26, 2026.
Water temperature
Not published. The operator does not publish a water temperature and we have no measured value.
Opening hours (not swim times): Aquatic centre: Sun 11:00-18:00; Mon-Fri 06:00-21:00; Sat 07:30-20:00 Waves & slides: Sun 13:00-17:30; Mon-Thu 18:30-20:30; Fri 16:00-20:30; Sat 13:00-19:30 Diving: Sun 13:00-17:30; Fri 18:30-20:30; Sat 13:00-18:00
Amenities
- Hot tub
- Lap / lane pool
- Lazy river
- Leisure pool
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Waterslide
- Universal change room
Amenities as listed by the operator or listing source; accessibility items were confirmed on an official accessibility page.
Accessibility details (1 confirmed)
- Universal change room: “The Cowichan Aquatic Centre provides gender diverse washrooms that includes male and female change rooms, plus a universal change room.” · source, verified 2026-10-12
Facility details
| Address | 2653 James St., Duncan, BC |
|---|---|
| Type | Recreation centre |
| Features | water slide, hot tub, lane pool, leisure pool, lazy river, steam room, sauna |
| Phone | 250-746-7665 |
| Location | 48.78252, -123.70176 |
| Map | OpenStreetMap · Directions |
Cowichan Aquatic Centre is an indoor recreation centre in Duncan, British Columbia. Listed features include water slide, hot tub, lane pool, leisure pool, lazy river, steam room and sauna. No water temperature is published for this facility, so the 28 °C shown is a default estimate, not a measurement. Opening hours published by the operator are shown below.
Notes
- Notice from the operator: Annual maintenance Sep 5-27
- Verification: verified (official page fetched 2026-10-16)
- Corrected: CORRECTED: lap pool is 8-lane; diving boards NOT on page -> dive=null; prices not on this page -> blanked; added universal change room
- Closures: Annual maintenance Sep 5-27
- Schedule: Mon-Fri 6am-9pm; Sat 7:30am-8pm; Sun 11am-6pm
- Pools: 8-lane 25 m competitive; Wave pool with lazy river; Swirl pool
- Temperatures not published unless stated: 28°C pool / 38°C hot tub are labelled estimates.
- Sources (Splashtemp BC sweep, 2026-10-16): https://www.northcowichan.ca/recreation-parks/recreation-facilities
- The operator does not publish a public swim schedule online; check with the pool before you go.
Facility opening hours
- Opening hours (not swim times):
- Aquatic centre: Sun 11:00-18:00; Mon-Fri 06:00-21:00; Sat 07:30-20:00
- Waves & slides: Sun 13:00-17:30; Mon-Thu 18:30-20:30; Fri 16:00-20:30; Sat 13:00-19:30
- Diving: Sun 13:00-17:30; Fri 18:30-20:30; Sat 13:00-18:00
Published by the operator at northcowichan.ca, read 2026-10-18.
Not verified does not mean unavailable. Contact the facility for confirmation.
Amenities
Wave pool, Diving tank, Kids’ / tot pool
Accessibility: Getting there
Step-free route to entrance, Accessible parking, Accessible drop-off, Automatic / push-button doors, Elevator to pool level
Accessibility: Changing & washrooms
Accessible washroom, Accessible / roll-in shower, Shower bench or seat, Adult change table, Ceiling transfer lift, Lift in change room stalls
Accessibility: Entering the water
Pool lift, Ramp into pool, Zero-depth (beach) entry, Aquatic wheelchair, Stairs with handrails into pool, Transfer platform / wall
Accessibility: Programs & sensory needs
Hearing loop / assistive listening, Tactile / Braille signage, Visual (flashing) fire alarms, Sensory-friendly / quiet swim, Adapted swim lessons, Support person admission, Service animal policy
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Sources
Last verified Oct 12, 2026 (accessibility) · Source: Official accessibility page
Listing data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Official page: https://www.northcowichan.ca/recreation-parks/recreation-facilities. Found something wrong? Contact us about this pool.
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