VICTORIA, B.C. — The City has a new plan to provide pool access during the Crystal Pool construction closure and is finalizing an agreement with Concert Properties to use the building at Quadra and Broughton Street, currently used by the YMCA/YWCA.
“We are thrilled to share this news,” says Mayor Marianne Alto. “We asked staff to leave no stone unturned in finding solutions that lessen the impact of the Crystal Pool closure. The result of that work, in collaboration with community partners, is a big win for Victoria’s pool users.”
Once the Downtown Y moves to their new location at the Bay Centre in early 2026, the City will get to work on key upgrades to get the 851 Broughton Street location ready for City users and keep it running for the planned five-year construction period. In fall 2026, the Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre will close permanently and the interim City facility will open for use.
In addition to the pool, the interim facility will have space for the City to continue offering a variety of fitness and recreation programs. Over the next several months, the City will work collaboratively to develop the range of services and activities that will be available at this site.
“We know how important pool access is to the community,” says Derrick Newman, Director of Parks and Recreation. “Our collaboration with Concert Properties and the YMCA/YWCA of Vancouver Island has enabled us to move forward with a creative solution that supports our residents while the new pool is being built.”
Find more information about the Crystal Pool Replacement Project, including quarterly project updates at crystalpool.ca.
Media Contact:
Colleen Mycroft
Manager, Intergovernmental and Media Relations
250.896.5325 | cmycroft@victoria.ca