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Carleton University Athletics pool
1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6
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Today and upcoming swim sessions
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About this pool
Carleton University Athletics pool is located at 1125 Colonel By Drive in Ottawa. Amenities on record include a lane pool. Accessibility features include a step-free entrance, automatic doors, accessible parking, an accessible drop-off area and a ramp into the pool. The closest other Splashtemp pools are Brewer Park Cmplx Pool, about 500 m away, and Taggart Family YMCA, about 2.9 km away.
Based on the operator's and Splashtemp data, checked Oct 27, 2026.
Water temperature
Not published. The operator does not publish a water temperature and we have no measured value.
Amenities
- Lap / lane pool
- Step-free route to entrance
- Accessible parking
- Accessible drop-off
- Automatic / push-button doors
- Accessible washroom
- Pool lift
- Lift model
- Ramp into pool
Amenities as listed by the operator or listing source; accessibility items were confirmed on an official accessibility page.
Not available here
- Sensory-friendly / quiet swim not available: Please note that the pool operates at varying capacity throughout the day, and there is no consistent low-stimulus or quieter time. (source: official page, 2026-10-12)
Accessibility details (8 confirmed)
- Step-free route to entrance: “All building entrances are fully wheelchair accessible.” · source, verified 2026-10-12
- Accessible parking: “Accessible parking spaces are available in proximity to athletics facilities” · source, verified 2026-10-12
- Accessible drop-off: “Designated Para Transpo pick-up and drop-off locations are available throughout campus, including near the Ice House and Fieldhouse entrances.” · source, verified 2026-10-12
- Automatic / push-button doors: “An accessible ramp provides entry to the Advanced Capital Ice House. The entrance is equipped with automatic door openers.” · source, verified 2026-10-12
- Accessible washroom: “Accessible washrooms and change rooms are available in both the Advanced Capital Ice House and the Carleton Fieldhouse.” · source, verified 2026-10-12
- Pool lift: “The pool includes a gentle-incline ramp and a mechanical PAL chair lift to support swimmers with mobility-related accessibility needs. (single basin; source does not name a basin)” · source, verified 2026-10-12
- Lift model: “mechanical PAL chair lift” · source, verified 2026-10-12
- Ramp into pool: “The pool includes a gentle-incline ramp and a mechanical PAL chair lift to support swimmers with mobility-related accessibility needs. (single basin; source does not name a basin)” · source, verified 2026-10-12
Facility details
| Address | 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6 |
|---|---|
| Operator | Carleton University |
| Type | University |
| Features | lane pool |
| Location | 45.38586, -75.69500 |
| Map | OpenStreetMap · Directions |
Carleton University Athletics pool is an indoor university in Ottawa, Ontario, run by Carleton University. Listed features include lane pool. No water temperature is published for this facility, so the 28 °C shown is a default estimate, not a measurement. Swim times are not loaded for this facility, so check the official page for the current schedule.
Notes
- Public access (as reported): yes (public swims, wristband)
- Price (as reported): Drop-in: 0-2 free; 3-13 $4; 14+ $6 + HST; family $4/swimmer (incl. parking)
- Swim times are not loaded here. See the operator's website.
- Map location geocoded from the street address (OpenStreetMap Nominatim).
- The operator does not publish a public swim schedule online; check with the pool before you go.
- Swim changes posted by Carleton: Sat Oct 24 and Sun Oct 25 rec swims replaced by lane swim 12:00-1:30 PM; lane swims 9:15-10:30 PM cancelled Mon Oct 26, Tue Oct 27 and Thu Oct 29 (reading week); pool closed Dec 24-26. Full weekly timetable is an image on the Carleton page (checked 2026-10-18).
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Amenities
Wave pool, Waterslide, Hot tub, Lazy river, Diving tank, Sauna, Steam room, Kids’ / tot pool, Leisure pool
Accessibility: Getting there
Elevator to pool level
Accessibility: Changing & washrooms
Accessible / roll-in shower, Shower bench or seat, Universal change room, Adult change table, Ceiling transfer lift, Lift in change room stalls, Hoyer (patient) transfer lift, Sit-to-stand transfer lift
Accessibility: Entering the water
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, 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: Splashtemp research (operator pages). Official page: https://athletics.carleton.ca/community/aquatics/. Found something wrong? Contact us about this pool.
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