Prince George Aquatic Centre
Prince George, British Columbia

On Friday, December 18th 1998 the doors of the aquatic centre in Prince George opened. This facility, with its 8 lane 52 metre competition pool, will permit the City to train for and host competitive swims as well as dive competitions using the 5, 7.5 and 10 metre dive tower. The 2 movable bulkheads will allow up to 3 different events to be held at one time. The new Prince George Aquatic Centre is one of Canada’s premiere facilities and will attract national and international attention.

In addition to the competitive value of this facility, the pool was designed to offer non-competitive swimmers and families a wide variety of leisure activities. A wave machine, which can generate 1 metre high waves, brings the ocean to Prince George with waves crashing into the curved breakwater and splashing over the top. Excitement abounds, shrieks are inevitable, enjoyment is guaranteed – whatever age one might be.

Swimmers can float down the 28 metre long lazy river or walk against the current for the therapeutic or cardiovascular benefit. Water moving devices, such as water cannons, sprays and the perpetually dumping cones of water of the Tumble Bucket, are popular in the leisure pool.

This facility was designed for use by every member of the community. The 20 person swirlpool is barrier free and is accessible to anyone, even those in wheelchairs. A ramped access into the leisure pool allows swimmers to walk directly into the pool.

The forestry decor, with its life-size spruce trees and 2,400 square foot mural depicting the landscape around Prince George, blends seamlessly into the panoramic view from the window adjacent to the leisure pool.