MONTRÉAL, September 28, 2026 / RMC / – The Martinez Ferrada administration is proud to inaugurate today the Pierrefonds-Roxboro aquatic complex, a newly built, modern facility to serve West Island residents. The project was made possible thanks to a $66 M investment by the city, as well a $7.5 M contribution from the provincial government. The complex provides inclusive facilities for gatherings, along with universal accessibility to aquatic activities.
Designed with the entire community in mind
The Pierrefonds-Roxboro aquatic complex is the West Island’s very first indoor aquatic complex of this magnitude, designed to meet a vast array of needs, including sports, recreation, education and community activities.
Photo credit: Laurean Tardif
Accessible free-of-charge to residents of all 19 boroughs, the complex includes a 25-metre swimming pool with 8 lanes, 1-metre and 3-metre diving boards, a recreational pool with a wading pool area, a water slide and play fountains, a steam sauna, a multi-purpose hall, as well as viewing areas and user-friendly service areas.
Photo credit: Laurean Tardif
The facilities are designed to welcome a plethora of aquatic and recreational activities for families, schools, community groups and sports enthusiasts of all ages. A first free swim period will be open to the public as soon as the complex opens, this fall, while the full program will gradually take shape starting in winter of 2027.
Discover the complex and what it has to offer
The new complex is located near borough hall, the library, the community and cultural centre, various academic establishments, as well as the main public and active transportation routes. It is a flagship addition to the borough and will contribute to enhanced sports, recreation and local community services in the West Island.
A new public square will complete the project within the next few years. It will help create a lively living environment where citizens may converge year-round and enjoy improved urban comfort, namely thanks to the configuration of a cooling island.
Universal accessibility as a core value
Designed according to universal accessibility principles, the complex provides for obstacle-free mobility, wide user traffic areas, access ramps, an elevator, as well as equipment facilitating access to the pools for persons with reduced mobility.
Another key feature of the project is its inclusive universal changing room, designed to meet the needs of a vast diversity of users. The project was planned with comfort, autonomy and safety as the guiding principles, allowing families to remain together, children to be accompanied and persons with functional limitations to enjoy user-friendly facilities with their caregivers. School groups, day camps and community organizations will also benefit from a modern, functional and safe environment for their activities at the complex.
An exemplary building with respect to the ecological transition
Beyond its technical performance, this new complex designed by Héloïse Thibodeau Architecte and Atelier Paul Laurendeau, reflects the city’s mission to develop infrastructures that are accessible, low-carbon, resilient and resistant to climate change.
Aiming to obtain the LEED gold v4 certification, the design integrates several innovative solutions, including a geothermal system connected to 18 geothermal wells, using underground heat sources to help reduce energy consumption. A highly performant building envelope limits heat loss, while water filtration and management systems contribute to the efficient use of drinking water.
The complex is also equipped with a stormwater basin in order to protect municipal infrastructure in case of extreme weather events. Abundant windows throughout the building allow for natural lighting, thus contributing to energy efficiency.
Through these design choices, the city is reaffirming its commitment to developing sustainable infrastructure to improve Montrealers’ quality of life, as it strives to meet environmental objectives.
Public artwork to celebrate diversity
The complex is also home to a work of public art titled Tous les corps ont quelque chose à dire, by artist Frédéric Laforge.
Photo credit: Samuel Graveline
Integrated in the building’s architecture, the artwork celebrates the diversity of the bodies, experiences and journeys that will come together to share this brand new facility.
Find out more about the artist and his work.
Quotes
“Montréal is a city where sports are accessible to everyone. West Island families have long awaited this aquatic complex. We are finally able to provide a facility where they can swim, stay active and gather year-round. This clearly reflects our efforts to invest in the quality of life of Montréal’s neighbourhoods. I would like to thank all partners whose contribution was vital to the completion of this project!” said Soraya Martinez Ferrada, mayor of Montréal.
“I have watched this project come to fruition with immense pride. This sports infrastructure is the result of our administration’s concrete action as we invest today in the legacy we wish to leave for children, families and future generations to enjoy, as they gather in this welcoming, safe and inclusive place. This complex will not only help improve the quality of life of our community as whole but will also make Pierrefonds-Roxboro an even more appealing and exceptional living environment for residents to call home and where families can thrive!” stated Dimitrios Jim Beis, mayor of Pierrefonds-Roxboro.
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Joanna Kanga
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Office of the mayor and of the executive committee
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joanna.kanga@montreal.ca
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