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Victoria Secures YMCA Pool Access Amid Crystal Pool Closure

10/28/2025

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The City of Victoria secures an agreement to keep the YMCA/YWCA pool open during Crystal Pool construction, set to close in fall 2026.
The City will operate the YMCA facility on Broughton Street to preserve access to swimming.
The Bay Centre YMCA will open in early 2026 without a pool.
The Crystal Pool project has a budget of $209.2 million, and the city has applied for a $7 million grant.

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Story summary

The City of Victoria secures an agreement to keep the YMCA/YWCA pool open during Crystal Pool construction, set to close in fall 2026.
The City will operate the YMCA facility on Broughton Street to preserve access to swimming.
The Bay Centre YMCA will open in early 2026 without a pool.
The Crystal Pool project has a budget of $209.2 million, and the city has applied for a $7 million grant.