The Atholville Area Outdoor Pool is a welcoming 4-lane outdoor swimming facility designed for recreation, fitness, and family fun. Originally opened in 1975, the pool features both shallow and deep-water areas, making it suitable for swimmers of all ages and skill levels. Guests can enjoy a diving board, a small water slide, wide entry steps, ladders, and spacious deck areas for relaxing in the sun. The facility also includes changing rooms with showers and offers a clean, safe, and family-friendly environment supervised by certified lifeguards throughout the summer season.
EXPLORE OUR AQUATIC PROGRAMS
SWIMMING LESSONS
Build confidence in the water with Atholville Area Outdoor Pool swimming lessons. Based on Lifesaving Society programming, these lessons help swimmers develop essential water safety skills, improve strokes, and progress through clearly structured levels in a fun and supportive setting. Learn more…
SWIM TO SURVIVE
Swim to Survive teaches the essential skills needed to survive an unexpected fall into deep water: roll in, tread water for one minute, and swim 50 metres. It is a valuable water safety program that supports drowning prevention and complements regular swim lessons. Learn more…
SWIM TEAM
The Swim Team program introduces swimmers to the fundamentals of competitive swimming in a fun, supportive, and active outdoor environment. Designed for beginner and recreational swimmers, the program focuses on stroke development, endurance, teamwork, and confidence in the water while encouraging healthy activity and summer fun. Learn more…
