Saanich Commonwealth Place

Facility Hours

Pool:

Competition pool is open. View swim schedule.
Dive tank, teach pool, tot pool, and hot zones remain closed while work continues on our new waterslide as part of the Extended Aquatics Closure.

Weight Room:

Monday to Friday 5:30am-10pm
Saturday and Sunday 6am-8:30pm

Main Reception & The Shop:

Monday to Friday 8am-6:30pm
Saturday and Sunday 9am-4pm 

2025 Fall program highlights

• Parent & Tot, Pre-School, Early Childhood Flyer
• School Age & Youth Program Flyer
• Adult Program Flyer
• Health & Wellness Flyer

 Drop-In Schedules

Services Offered at SCP

Looking to book a birthday party? Please see Birthday Parties for more information. 

Facility Features

• Competition pool, wave pool, dive tank, shallow tot pool,
  steam room and sauna
• Please note waterslide is currently unavailable
• Fully equipped, air conditioned weight room
• Aerobic, dance studio and five multi-purpose rooms
• Full size gymnasium
• Pro shop, café and free parking
• Greater Victoria Public Library - Bruce Hutchison Branch
• Teen centre

Accessibility Features

• Accessible washrooms and change rooms
• Accessible parking spaces 
• Accessible electronic entry/ramps
  
• 3 wheelchair accessible family change rooms with lifts
• Accessible weight room with adapted equipment
• Aquatic wheelchairs on deck
• Covered entrance
• Designated handyDART loading zone
• Elevator to weight room and lower floor
• Pool lift providing access to teach pool, dive tank, competition pool, tots pool and hot tub

 Facility Maintenance Closure & Extended Aquatic Closure

Closure update

Repairs to the competition pool are nearing completion. It will reopen for public and high-performance access on Monday, October 20. View the competition pool schedule.

The teaching pool, dive tank, hot zones, and all leisure pools will remain closed while the new water slide is being constructed.

Water slide installation is progressing well, but necessary finishing work is expected to delay the reopening of full aquatic operation until Wednesday, November 12.

The District recognizes the inconvenience the delay will cause and thanks patrons for their patience during this work, which will result in a number of important improvements so our community can continue to enjoy this fantastic facility for many years to come.

Why the extended closure?

A new, modern waterslide is coming to Saanich Commonwealth Place, marking the return of one of our most popular amenities. The new slide replaces the 32-year-old slide, which has been closed for almost two years.

Featuring colourful, patterned fibreglass sections that enhance the thrill of the riders’ experience, the new slide is being built by Vancouver-based company, Whitewater West.

We thank you for your patience and look forward to welcoming you back to celebrate the opening of the new waterslide this fall!

Be sure to subscribe to our email newsletter for updates and more information.

What about my membership?

Annual and One-Month Passes

Annual and one-month passes are valid at all Saanich recreation centres.

These passes will also be accepted at other regional recreation centre pools with a valid expiry date sticker. Please visit Saanich Commonwealth Place reception to obtain a sticker.

Continuous Passes

Continuous passes are valid at all Saanich recreation centres.

These passes will also be accepted at other regional recreation centre pools with a valid expiry date sticker. Please visit Saanich Commonwealth Place reception to obtain a sticker.

You can continue to let your membership renew, or you can cancel at any time and enjoy access to Saanich Recreation centres until the end of your current paid month.

10x Passes

10x passes are valid at all Saanich recreation centres. Passes expire three years after purchase. If you are concerned about your pass expiring during our maintenance closure, please contact Saanich Commonwealth Place reception.

Where can I swim?

Patrons may pay regular drop-in fees or use their Saanich Access Passes for a swim at Gordon Head Recreation Centre. 

Continuous, one-month, or annual Saanich Access Passes will be accepted at the following other regional recreation centre pools with a sticker to prove validity:

• Panorama Recreation Centre
• Esquimalt Recreation Centre
• Crystal Pool
• Oak Bay Recreation Centre
• Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre
• SEAPARC

 Stickers will be available beginning in August. Please visit Saanich Commonwealth Place reception if your pass needs a sticker.

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