Swimmers in Pickering will lose access to their usual pool for a full weekend in early December.
All public swims and registered swim programs at the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex pool will be cancelled from 2:00 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4, 2026, through the end of the day on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026, according to the City of Pickering.
The reason for the shutdown is a swim meet being held at the facility. The city announced the cancellation in a public notice posted to its website.
The closure covers the entire pool, meaning drop-in public swim times and organized swim programs alike are off for the weekend. The city's notice did not say whether any alternative pool arrangements would be offered while the Chestnut Hill facility is tied up with the competition.
Residents with questions about the cancellation can contact Adam Schumacher, supervisor of aquatics with the city's Community Services Department, at 905-831-1711 ext. 3293 or aschumacher@pickering.ca.
The city also operates a Service Disruption Line at 1-866-278-9993 for information about interruptions to municipal services.
Regular swim schedules at the complex are expected to be affected only during the meet weekend, with the cancellation ending Sunday, Dec. 6, the City of Pickering said. Swimmers who rely on the pool for lessons or fitness swims may want to confirm their program's status before heading out in early December.
