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Inclusive & Accessible Aquatics for Everyone

Dive into fun, fitness, and learning at Vivo’s state-of-the-art Aquatic Centre. From swim lessons and lane swimming to family splash time and advanced programs, our pools offer something for every age and ability. With accessible features and exciting amenities, Vivo is your destination for aquatic health and recreation in Calgary.

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Accessibility

Vivo’s Aquatic Centre is designed to be inclusive, offering features and programs that ensure everyone can safely enjoy the water:

  • Mobility Aids: Adult and youth water wheelchairs, and water walkers (available on the pool deck, first-come, first-served.)
  • Pool Access: Pool lift for the hot tub, beach entry to the tot pool, leisure pool, and lazy river, wheelchair ramp to the lane pool.
  • Facility Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible steam room and sauna with 1,500mm turning radius and grab bars; accessible change rooms with adult changing table.
  • Sensory Swimming: Every Monday to Thursday from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM capacity is limited to 50% and lights and sounds are dimmed.
  • SwimAbilities® specialty program for children 3-16 years of age who require additional support while in the water.

Vivo Policies

Please read Vivo’s Policies and Standards of Conduct prior to using the facility.

Please do not use the Aquatic Centre facilities if you:

  • Have experienced diarrhea within the past 2 weeks.
  • Have an infectious skin disease, sores and/or open wounds.
  • Are intoxicated or impaired.

Aquatic Centre Standards of Conduct

  • Youth ages 10 years and over may access the Aquatic Centre independently. A swim test may be required based on lifeguard discretion.
  • Children under 8 years must stay within arm’s reach. Children under 10 years require supervision by a guardian (16+). One guardian may actively supervise up to 3 children.
  • Children 3 years or younger, and any incontinent swimmers must wear swim diapers and waterproof plastic pants.
  • Appropriate swim attire required. No outdoor wear or undergarments.
  • No diaper changing on deck.
  • No strollers. No outdoor street shoes.
  • No rough play or offensive language/ behaviour. Vivo has zero tolerance for violence, abuse, or harassment.
  • No urinating in or fouling of the pool.
  • No diving.
  • No breath holding or prolonged underwater swimming.
  • No glass, open food, drink or gum.
  • Intoxicated or impaired guests not permitted. No outside alcohol permitted.
  • No photos or videos allowed in or around the change rooms or aquatic areas.
  • Caution: Slippery surface, please walk.
  • Youth ages 10 years and over may access the Aquatic Centre independently. A swim test may be required based on lifeguard discretion.
  • Children under 8 years must stay within arm’s reach. Children under 10 years require supervision by a guardian (16+). One guardian may actively supervise up to 3 children.
  • Children 3 years or younger, and any incontinent swimmers must wear swim diapers and waterproof plastic pants.
  • Lifeguards reserve the right to ask anyone entering deep water to wear a lifejacket or perform a swim test.
  • Appropriate swim attire required. No outdoor wear or undergarments.
  • No strollers. No outdoor street shoes.
  • No rough play or offensive language/ behaviour. Vivo has zero tolerance for violence, abuse, or harassment.
  • No urinating in or fouling of the pool.
  • No diving.
  • No breath holding or prolonged underwater swimming.
  • No glass, open food, drink or gum.
  • Intoxicated or impaired guests not permitted. No outside alcohol permitted.
  • No photos or videos allowed in or around the change rooms or aquatic areas.
  • No diaper changing on deck.
  • Caution: Slippery surface, please walk.
  • Youth ages 10 years and over may access the Aquatic Centre independently. A swim test may be required based on lifeguard discretion.
  • Children under 8 years must stay within arm’s reach. Children under 10 years require supervision by a guardian (16+). One guardian may actively supervise up to 3 children.
  • Children 3 years or younger, and any incontinent swimmers must wear swim diapers and waterproof plastic pants.
  • Lifeguards reserve the right to ask anyone entering deep water to wear a lifejacket or perform a swim test.
  • Appropriate swim attire required. No outdoor wear or undergarments.
  • Diving permitted past the 2.5m depth marker.
  • No strollers. No outdoor street shoes.
  • No rough play or offensive language/ behaviour. Vivo has zero tolerance for violence, abuse, or harassment.
  • No urinating in or fouling of the pool.
  • No breath holding or prolonged underwater swimming.
  • No glass, open food, drink or gum.
  • Intoxicated or impaired guests not permitted. No outside alcohol permitted.
  • No photos or videos allowed in or around the change rooms or aquatic areas.
  • No diaper changing on deck.
  • Caution: Deep water, experienced swimmers only.
  • Caution: Slippery surface, please walk.
  • Youth ages 10 years and over may access the Aquatic Centre independently. A swim test may be required based on lifeguard discretion.
  • Non-swimmers and children under 8 years old must wear a PFD and be within arm’s reach of a guardian at all times.
  • Children under 10 years require supervision by a guardian (16+). One guardian may actively supervise up to 3 children.
  • Lifeguards reserve the right to ask anyone entering deep water to wear a lifejacket or perform a swim test.
  • Please go with the flow and float with the direction of the river.
  • Do not jump or dive into the lazy river.
  • No breath holding or prolonged underwater swimming.
  • No rough play or offensive language/ behaviour. Vivo has zero tolerance for violence, abuse, or harassment.
  • No urinating in or fouling of the pool.
  • No photos or videos allowed in or around the change rooms or aquatic areas.
  • Caution: Slippery surface, please walk.
  • Lifeguard must be on duty.
  • Climbers must be at least 5 years old.
  • Youth ages 10 years and over may access the Aquatic Centre independently. A swim test may be required based on lifeguard discretion.
  • Children under 8 years must stay within arm’s reach. Children under 10 years require supervision by a guardian (16+). One guardian may actively supervise up to 3 children.
  • Floatation devices are not permitted.
  • Do not wear rings or other jewelry while climbing.
  • One climber at a time on the AquaClimb®.
  • One swimmer at a time in the drop zone.
  • Do not grab or climb on the top of the wall.
  • No diving, and no backflips. Feet first entries only.
  • Do not stick fingers in the holes in the wall or holds.
  • No rough play or offensive language/ behaviour. Vivo has zero tolerance for violence, abuse, or harassment.
  • Intoxicated or impaired guests not permitted. No outside alcohol permitted.
  • No photos or videos allowed in or around the change rooms or aquatic areas.
  • Caution: Deep water, experienced swimmers only.
  • Caution: Slippery surface.
  • Youth ages 10 years and over may access the Aquatic Centre independently. A swim test may be required based on lifeguard discretion.
  • Children under 8 years must stay within arm’s reach. Children under 10 years require supervision by a guardian (16+). One guardian may actively supervise up to 3 children.
  • Children 3 years or younger, and any incontinent swimmers must wear swim diapers and waterproof plastic pants.
  • Lifeguards reserve the right to ask anyone entering deep water to wear a lifejacket or perform a swim test.
  • Appropriate swim attire required. No outdoor wear or undergarments.
  • No strollers. No outdoor street shoes.
  • No rough play or offensive language/ behaviour. Vivo has zero tolerance for violence, abuse, or harassment.
  • No urinating in or fouling of the pool.
  • No diving in the shallow end.
  • No breath holding or prolonged underwater swimming.
  • No glass, open food, drink or gum.
  • Intoxicated or impaired guests not permitted. No outside alcohol permitted.
  • No photos or videos allowed in or around the change rooms or aquatic areas.
  • No diaper changing on deck.
  • Caution: Slippery surface, please walk.
  • Youth ages 10 years and over may access the Aquatic Centre independently. A swim test may be required based on lifeguard discretion.
  • Children under 8 years must stay within arm’s reach. Children under 10 years require supervision by a guardian (16+). One guardian may actively supervise up to 3 children.
  • Children 3 years or younger, and any incontinent swimmers must wear swim diapers and waterproof plastic pants.
  • Lifeguards reserve the right to ask anyone entering deep water to wear a lifejacket or perform a swim test.
  • Appropriate swim attire required. No outdoor wear or undergarments.
  • Diving permitted past the 2.5m depth marker.
  • No strollers. No outdoor street shoes.
  • No rough play or offensive language/ behaviour. Vivo has zero tolerance for violence, abuse, or harassment.
  • No urinating in or fouling of the pool.
  • No breath holding or prolonged underwater swimming.
  • No glass, open food, drink or gum.
  • Intoxicated or impaired guests not permitted. No outside alcohol permitted.
  • No photos or videos allowed in or around the change rooms or aquatic areas.
  • No diaper changing on deck.
  • Caution: Deep water, experienced swimmers only.
  • Caution: Slippery surface, please walk.
  • Lifeguard must be on duty.
  • One person at a time please.
  • You must be at least 5 years old to use the zipline.
  • Maximum weight is 250 lbs.
  • Personal floatation device permitted.
  • No photos or videos allowed in or around the change rooms or aquatic areas.
  • Only one swimmer at a time in the drop zone.
  • Feet-first entries only off the zipline. No diving, backflips, or upside-down entries.
  • No rough play or offensive language/behaviour. Vivo has zero tolerance for violence, abuse, or harassment.
  • Caution: Deep water, experienced swimmers only.
  • Caution: Slippery surface, please walk.
  • Children under 10 years require supervision by a guardian (16+). One guardian may actively supervise up to 3 children.
  • Get permission from your doctor, if you have a medical condition, are pregnant or are 65 years old or older.
  • Appropriate swim attire required. No outdoor wear or undergarments.
  • Children 3 years or younger, and any incontinent swimmers must wear swim diapers and waterproof plastic pants.
  • No rough play or offensive language/behaviour. Vivo has zero tolerance for violence, abuse, or harassment.
  • Flotation devices are not permitted in the hot tub.
  • No diving.
  • Keep your face and ears above water. No dunking.
  • No urinating in or fouling of the hot tub.
  • No photos or videos allowed in or around the change rooms or aquatic areas.
  • No glass, open food, drink or gum.
  • Intoxicated or impaired guests not permitted. No outside alcohol permitted.
  • Use of the hot tub by children under the age of 6 is not recommended.
  • Keep loose hair, clothing, and jewelry away from underwater jets.
  • Maximum stay of 10 minutes.

If you feel dizziness, fatigue, headache or nausea, leave the sauna immediately and notify the nearest staff member.

  • Get permission from your doctor, if you have a medical condition, are pregnant or are 65 years old or older.
  • Children under the age of 10 years old must be supervised.
  • Appropriate swim attire required. No outdoor wear or undergarments.
  • No rough play or offensive language/ behaviour. Vivo has zero tolerance for violence, abuse, or harassment.
  • For the comfort of all guests, this is a scent-free zone. No scented products.
  • No photos or videos allowed in or around the change rooms or aquatic areas.
  • Please do not put water on the heat sensors.
  • Use of the sauna by children under the age of 6 is not recommended.
  • 10-minute maximum stay.

If you feel dizziness, fatigue, headache or nausea, leave the sauna immediately and notify the nearest staff member.

  • Get permission from your doctor, if you have a medical condition, are pregnant or are 65 years old or older.
  • Children under the age of 10 years old must be supervised.
  • Appropriate swim attire required. No outdoor wear or undergarments.
  • No rough play or offensive language/ behaviour. Vivo has zero tolerance for violence, abuse, or harassment.
  • For the comfort of all guests, this is a scent-free zone. No scented products.
  • No photos or videos allowed in or around the change rooms or aquatic areas.
  • Please do not put water on the heat sensors.
  • Use of the sauna by children under the age of 6 is not recommended.
  • 10-minute maximum stay.

If you feel dizziness, fatigue, headache or nausea, leave the sauna immediately and notify the nearest staff member.

Change Rooms

  • Youth ages 10 years and over may access the Aquatic Centre independently. A swim test may be required based on lifeguard discretion.
  • Children under 10 years require supervision by a guardian (16+). One guardian may actively supervise up to 3 children.
  • Appropriate swim attire required. No outdoor wear or undergarments.
  • Children 3 years or younger, and any incontinent swimmers must wear swim diapers and waterproof plastic pants.
  • Lifeguards reserve the right to ask anyone entering deep water to wear a lifejacket or perform a swim test.
  • Showers with soap are required prior to entering the Aquatic Centre.
  • Get permission from your doctor if you have a medical condition, are over 65 or may be pregnant.
  • Please obtain lifeguard approval before bringing in outside toys or equipment.
  • Please remember to bring a lock, and lock your belongings.
  • Lockers are day use only, all locks will be removed nightly and contents removed.
  • No rough play or offensive language/ behaviour. Vivo has zero tolerance for violence, abuse, or harassment.
  • No strollers. No outdoor street shoes.
  • No glass, open food, drink or gum.
  • Intoxicated or impaired guests not permitted. No outside alcohol permitted.
  • No photos or videos allowed in or around the change rooms or aquatic areas.
  • Caution: Slippery surface, please walk.

Universal Change Rooms

  • This is a shared multi-age, multi-gender, accessible change area.
  • All users must change in the private stalls provided.
  • No photos or videos allowed in or around the change rooms or aquatic areas.

Internal Viewing Area

  • Please use the change rooms provided.
  • Children under 10 years old must be within arm’s reach of a guardian at all times.
  • No diaper changing on deck.
  • Intoxicated or impaired guests not permitted. No outside alcohol permitted.
  • No strollers or outdoor street shoes.
  • No rough play or offensive language/ behaviour. Vivo has zero tolerance for violence, abuse, or harassment.
  • No glass, open food, drink or gum.
  • No photos or videos allowed in or around the change rooms or aquatic areas.
  • No smoking or vaping.
  • No pets. Registered service animals are permitted.

External Viewing Area

  • Food and beverages permitted in the viewing area only.
  • Children under 10 years old must be within arm’s reach of a guardian at all times.
  • Outdoor street shoes allowed.
  • No rough play or offensive language/ behaviour. Vivo has zero tolerance for violence, abuse, or harassment.
  • No glass or gum.
  • No photos or videos allowed in or around the change rooms or aquatic areas.
  • No smoking or vaping.
  • No pets. Registered service animals are permitted.
  • Intoxicated or impaired guests not permitted. No outside alcohol permitted.