Cameron Heights Pool is open for registered programs, including options for women's only and BE U swim times, and rentals.
On this page:
- Hours
- Contact information
- Parking and transit
- Swimming calendars
- Swimming lessons
- Single-visit swims
- Pool closures during a program
- Wi-Fi
- In the neighbourhood
Hours
Monday to Friday: closed
Saturday: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Contact information
Address: 301 Charles Street East
Phone number: 519-741-2482
Summer Splash Pass
Get a Summer Splash Pass and swim all summer long for one great price! Our Summer Splash Pass is valid from June 2 to September 1, 2025.
Pool guidelines apply.
This pass is good for all ages for recreational swims at indoor and outdoor pools, including:
- public swims
- family swims
- women-only swims
- Be U open swims
Cost
- child and youth (ages 0 to 17): $37.61 (tax incl)
- adult (ages 18 to 54): $52.88 (tax incl)
- senior (ages 55+): $37.61 (tax incl)
Parking and transit
Free parking is available off Charles Street East or Stirling Ave
These Grand River Transit (GRT) routes stop near Cameron Heights Pool:
- ION light rail transit, Kitchener Market station on Charles Street East
- route 3 on Charles Street East
- route 7 on King Street
- route 35 on Charles Street East near Cameron Street North
GRT no longer offers paper bus tickets. Fare payment information is available on their website.
Bike racks are available at Cameron Heights Pool.
Swimming calendars
We offer these swimming programs:
- adult swim
- Aquafit - cardio, stretch and strength, AquaBility
- family swim
- lane swim
- BE U Swim program
- women's only swim times
Use the links below to see upcoming swim times on a calendar:
Check our swimming programs page to learn more about a specific program.
Visit our registration dates page to find upcoming registration dates for swimming programs.
BE U Swim program
Dedicated swim times for trans and non-binary individuals, as well as their friends and family members to use our pools in a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment.
During BE U Swims, we'll provide added privacy for everyone in attendance. Change rooms will be accessible to everyone, and all swimming attire is acceptable.
Open the accordions below to learn about the program and registration. BE U Swims are also available at Lyle Hallman Pool.
Women's only swim times
This is a swim for women and girls only. Boys under 7 years old are also welcome. Splash around or practice your swimming skills. Come out and meet new people during this swim guarded by female lifeguards.
Changing your registration
If you need to change your registration, please do so through ActiveNet or at the pool’s front desk:
- single-visit programs: up to 11:59 p.m. the day before
- swimming lessons: seven days before swimming lessons begin
Login to your account and select Transaction and Payment History. Find your swim, click the withdraw button and choose your refund method.
Swimming lessons
Mark your calendars with these upcoming 2025 registration dates:
- spring programs and swimming lessons: 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11
- summer camp (Kitchener residents): 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18
- summer camp (non-Kitchener residents): 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 25
When searching for programs in ActiveNet, use "Kitchener Swims" in your search, or reference the new name in our swimming lessons descriptions.
Visit our ActiveNet questions page to find answers to common questions or watch our YouTube video to learn more about searching on ActiveNet.
Pools may open up more class spaces or times closer to the start of each session. If there are no spaces available when you check ActiveNet, add yourself to a waitlist or visit ActiveNet closer to when the session starts to check if there are new spaces available.
Pool closures during a program
If staff need to close the pool during a program, we’ll issue a credit in these ways:
- pre-registered programs: credit to ActiveNet account
- drop-in programs: complimentary pass, see pool entrance staff
We will not issue refunds or credits if you choose to leave due to light rain or cool weather.
Wi-Fi
Use your own phone, tablet or computer with our free Wi-Fi. Choose the “Kitchener Public WiFi” network and follow the instructions that show up.
Visit our Digital Kitchener page to find online safety resources.
In the neighbourhood
Cameron Heights Pool is a part of Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute.
Kaufman Park is behind Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute. The park has tennis courts, a soccer field and running track.