The City of Montreal will open roughly sixty outdoor swimming pools for public use during the summer of 2026, providing residents and visitors with widespread access to water‑based recreation throughout the warm months.
These facilities form a coordinated network that spans the city’s numerous boroughs, ensuring that swimmers can find a pool close to their neighbourhood. By dispersing the venues across the metropolitan area, the municipality aims to accommodate a high volume of users without concentrating demand in a single location.
All of the pools are designated for public enjoyment, meaning that anyone living in or travelling through Montreal can take advantage of the water amenities without the need for private club membership. The open‑air setting aligns with the city’s broader summer programming, which emphasizes outdoor activity and community interaction.
The seasonal rollout of the pools is timed to coincide with the region’s typical warm weather, allowing the facilities to operate for the full length of the summer season. Maintenance and staffing are managed by municipal services, which oversee the safe and hygienic operation of each site. The extensive pool network reflects Montreal’s ongoing commitment to providing accessible recreational options for its diverse population throughout the summer months.
As the summer progresses, the city expects the roughly sixty outdoor pools to serve as focal points for family outings, fitness routines, and casual swimming, reinforcing the role of public spaces in supporting health and leisure across the metropolitan community.