Agua y piscinas

A century old, universally accessible heritage house on the Ottawa River with a free, enclosed urban swimming area that has two 25 metre lanes, a floating island and accessible change rooms. Swimming runs in summer (June 5 to September 7 in 2026, supervised on weekends and holidays), and the house is open daily 7 am to 9 pm all year. In winter it is a starting point for the groomed shared winter trail along the river. Swimming and access are free.

The YWCA Québec on avenue Holland hosts free swims in partnership with the City of Québec, and the city page says access is free for everyone. It is an easy indoor option in the Saint-Sacrement area. Check the city page for the current free swim schedule.

Piscine Wilfrid-Hamel on rue Bigaouette is the neighbourhood indoor pool of Saint-Sauveur and is accessible to people with reduced mobility. The City of Québec offers free drop in swims here with no reservation needed, plus city swimming lessons. Check the city page for the current free swim schedule.

Piscine Sylvie-Bernier, named after the Olympic diving champion from Québec City, is the indoor pool at École secondaire De Rochebelle in Sainte-Foy (entrance through door 5). The City of Québec offers free drop in swims here with no reservation needed. Check the city page for the current free swim schedule.

The municipal Bourg-Royal pool on avenue du Bourg-Royal in Charlesbourg is an indoor pool accessible to people with reduced mobility. The City of Québec offers free drop in swims here with no reservation needed, plus city swimming lessons. Check the city page for the current free swim schedule.

Piscine Lucien-Flamand is the indoor pool of the Centre de formation professionnelle Wilbrod-Bhérer near parc Victoria in Saint-Roch. The City of Québec offers free drop in swims here with no reservation needed. Check the city page for the current free swim schedule.

Piscine Jules-Dallaire is the indoor pool of the Patro Roc-Amadour community centre in Limoilou. The City of Québec offers free drop in swims here with no reservation needed, a good rainy day plan for local families. Check the city page for the current free swim schedule.

Piscine Jos-A.-Lachance at école La Camaradière in the Les Saules area is an indoor pool with a shallow section that suits families. It is accessible to people with reduced mobility, and the City of Québec offers free drop in swims here with no reservation needed. Check the city page for the current free swim schedule.

Piscine Jacques-Amyot on avenue des Compagnons in Sainte-Foy is a semi-Olympic indoor pool that is accessible to people with reduced mobility. The City of Québec offers free drop in swims here with no reservation needed, alongside city swimming lessons. Check the city page for the current free swim schedule.

Piscine A. Couture is the indoor pool of Collège François-de-Laval, tucked inside the walls of Old Québec on rue Sainte-Famille. The City of Québec offers free drop in swims here with no reservation needed, a handy option for families staying downtown. Check the city page for the current free swim schedule.

The indoor pool in the Édifice Denis-Giguère on rue Racine in Loretteville is accessible to people with reduced mobility. The City of Québec offers free drop in swims here with no reservation needed, and parking is free via rue Racine. Check the city page for the current free swim schedule.

The indoor pool at École secondaire Roger-Comtois in Loretteville is one of the City of Québec's free swim pools in La Haute-Saint-Charles. Free drop in swims are offered here with no reservation needed, alongside city swimming lessons. Check the city page for the current free swim schedule.