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McMaster University Pool (David Braley Athletic Centre)
1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1
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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
McMaster University Pool (David Braley Athletic Centre) is an indoor pool run by McMaster University Athletics & Recreation at 1280 Main Street West in Hamilton. Swims are for students and members. Nearby options include Dalewood Recreation Centre (about 700 m) and Kanétskare Recreation Centre (about 3 km).
Based on McMaster University Athletics & Recreation 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.
Facility details
| Address | 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1 |
|---|---|
| Operator | McMaster University Athletics & Recreation |
| Type | University |
| Location | 43.26394, -79.91782 |
| Map | OpenStreetMap · Directions |
Features such as slides, hot tubs or lap lanes have not been collected for this facility.
McMaster University Pool (David Braley Athletic Centre) is an indoor university in Hamilton, Ontario, run by McMaster University Athletics & Recreation. 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
- Access: McMaster students and members only. Not a public drop-in pool.
- Access: Membership (general community Base Membership includes pool)
- Swim times are not loaded here. See the operator's website.
- Map location geocoded from the street address (OpenStreetMap Nominatim).
- Map location: OpenStreetMap Nominatim address search (McMaster University, 1280, Main Street West, Cootes Paradise, Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 3L8, ).
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Amenities
Wave pool, Waterslide, Hot tub, Lazy river, Diving tank, Sauna, Steam room, Kids’ / tot pool, Lap / lane pool, Leisure 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, Universal change room, 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 15, 2026 (details) · Source: McMaster Athletics & Recreation, Aquatics and Membership Rates pages
Listing data: Splashtemp campus sweep (operator’s official page). Official page: https://active.mcmaster.ca/recreation/aquatics/. Found something wrong? Contact us about this pool.
Nearby pools
- Dalewood Recreation Centre · Hamilton · 0.7 km
- Splash Pad · Hamilton · 1.2 km
- Coronation Pool · Hamilton · 1.7 km
- Victoria Park Outdoor Pool · Hamilton · 2.8 km
- Dundas Splash Pad · Hamilton · 2.9 km
- Kanétskare Recreation Centre · Hamilton · 3.0 km
- Chedoke Outdoor Pool · Hamilton · 3.1 km
- Dundas community pool (public) · Hamilton · 3.7 km
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