31 outdoor swimming pools in Montreal that are open to cool you off during the heatwave

A heat wave is set to roll into town this week with temperatures in the Montreal area reaching 30 degrees or higher — and feeling like 40 degrees (possibly even 45 degrees) with the humidex.

This begs an important question: Which outdoor swimming pools and water facilities will be open during the upcoming heat wave?

While more than half of the city's 63 public outdoor swimming pools are currently listed as "temporarily closed," there are still at least 29 public pools expected to be open in time to keep you cool as of Tuesday, according to the City of Montreal website.

Lachine:

• Piscine du parc LaSalle

Outremont:

• Piscine du parc John F.-Kennedy

Pierrefonds-Roxboro:

• Piscine municipale Versailles
• Piscine Valleycrest du parc Grier

Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles:

• Piscine du parc Saint-Georges
• Piscine du parc Hans-Selye
• Piscine du parc Richelieu

Saint-Léonard:

• Piscine Ladauversière
• Piscine Hébert
• Piscine Pie-XII

Verdun:

• Piscine du parc Arthur-Therrien
• Piscine du parc Dan-Hanganu - Elgar
• Piscine du parc de la Fontaine
• (Verdun beach is also open for swimming)

Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension:

• Piscine du parc Jarry
• Piscine du parc François-Perrault

Saint-Laurent:

• Piscine du parc Bourbonnière
• Piscine du parc Chamberland
• Piscine du parc Noël-Nord
• Piscine du parc Painter
• Piscine du parc Saint-Laurent

Anjou:

• Piscine du parc Chénier
• Piscine du parc Lucie-Bruneau

Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce:

• Piscine du parc de la Confédération
• Piscine du parc Martin-Luther-King

Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie:

• Piscine du parc du Pélican

Ahuntsic-Cartierville:

• Piscine du parc Gabriel-Lalemant
• Piscine du parc Marcelin-Wilson

Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve:

• Piscine Maisonneuve du parc Francine-Léger
• Piscine Paul-Émile Sauvageau du parc L.-O.-Taillon

• Parc Jean-Drapeau Aquatic Complex ($)

During a heat wave, pool hours could be extended so be sure to check your borough's website to confirm opening hours before you head out. You might even want to call to double check.

There are also public wading pools open, and lots of play fountains you can run through if you're in dire need of a quick refresher.

In terms of private pools, Club LaCité announced that its downtown rooftop pool reopened to the public as of May 29. A day pass for non-members costs $25 per adult or $15 per child (tax included). Kids under 6 get in free.

Besides swimming, the City of Montreal recommends the following ways to stay safe in extreme heat:

• Drink lots of water before you feel thirsty.
• Spend a few hours a day in an air-conditionned or cool location.
• Take a cool shower or bath or cool your skin with a damp cloth.
• Reduce your physical efforts.
• Wear light-coloured clothing.
• Keep in touch with family and friends.
• Close all windows, curtains and blinds when the sun is blazing.
• Use heat-generating appliances as little as possible (stove, oven, dryer, television, lights, etc).
• Limit alcoholic beverages, beverages with a high caffeine content or high sugar content, as they dehydrate you.

You can find a map with the opening hours of Montreal's air-conditioned public places and aquatic facilities here.

These prices are confirmed at the time of publishing, but they can change at any time. Taxes and fees may not be included.

This article's cover image was used for illustrative purposes only.