50m Competition Pool
Eight-lane outdoor competition pool up to 1.8m deep. Open for lap swimming daily. Early morning access on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 6:30 AM.
SwimSafer classes available North Singapore
Bukit Canberra Swimming Complex
If your child is learning to swim, this is the pool guide. Facilities, hours, fees, directions, and the SwimSafer classes Singapore Swimming Academy runs here.
Classes at this pool
Can my child take SwimSafer here?
Yes. Singapore Swimming Academy runs SwimSafer classes at Bukit Canberra ActiveSG. Lessons happen here, while the formal assessment is usually booked at Yishun Swimming Complex.
Sembawang's New Swimming Complex
The Bukit Canberra Swimming Complex opened on 15 October 2023, inaugurated by Health Minister and Sembawang MP Ong Ye Kung. It is part of the Bukit Canberra integrated hub, a 12-hectare development that also includes a hawker centre (44 stalls), polyclinic, indoor sports hall and running trails.
The site has a layered history. It was previously part of demolished Chong Pang Village, which had a wet market and hawker centre before the 1980s. Nearby stands the Old Admiralty House (built 1940), a National Monument that once housed the Commander of the British Naval Base. A swimming pool near the house was believed to have been built by Japanese prisoners of war after World War II; it was demolished for the new development.
The name "Canberra" comes from Rear-Admiral R.H.O. Lane-Poole of the Australian naval squadron H.M.A.S. Canberra, who visited Singapore in 1937. The road was named after his ship. The old Sembawang Swimming Complex on Deptford Road, built for British servicemen before World War II, closed in the 1990s and has since been demolished.
What's at Bukit Canberra
Four pools, a hawker centre, polyclinic and running trails in one integrated hub.
25m Sheltered Pool
Six-lane sheltered pool that stays open during rain and lightning. Good for lessons and general swimming when the weather turns.
Kids Fun Pool & Water Play
Outdoor water play area with slides, fountains and splash features for children. A separate sheltered wading pool for toddlers.
Sheltered Wading Pool
Shallow sheltered pool for toddlers and young children. Stays dry during rain. Next to the kids fun pool.
Nearest CAMS centre
Assessments are held at Yishun Swimming Complex.
Bukit Canberra ActiveSG is not a CAMS assessment centre. SwimSafer classes run here, but the formal in-pool test for certification takes place at your nearest centralised centre.
Assessment days at Yishun Swimming Complex: Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
There are five CAMS centres in Singapore. Your coach will usually book your child into the closest one. Families can also reschedule through the CAMS Platform if the default session doesn't suit.
View CAMS PlatformSwimSafer classes
What's taught at Bukit Canberra ActiveSG.
Singapore Swimming Academy runs SwimSafer classes at the teaching pool. Group and private lessons are available for children and adults. Coaches are SportSG SwimSafer accredited and preparation covers:
- Stages 1 to 3: foundation water skills through to 50 metres continuous swimming.
- Bronze (Stage 4): stroke improvement, rescue skills, 100m continuous.
- Silver (Stage 5): diving, H.E.L.P. position, advanced rescue.
- Gold (Stage 6): 400m over six strokes, self-made float rescue.
Ready to enrol at Bukit Canberra ActiveSG?
We run group and private SwimSafer classes at Bukit Canberra ActiveSG. Tell us the learner's age and your preferred day and time, and we'll match you with a class that fits.
Visitor info & directions
At a glance
- Operator
- ActiveSG (Sport Singapore)
- Pools
- 1 competition pool (50m, 8 lanes) + 1 sheltered pool (25m, 6 lanes) + 1 kids fun pool + 1 sheltered wading pool
- Nearest MRT
- Sembawang (NS11), North-South Line, ~700m / 7 min walk
Directions
Seven minutes from Sembawang MRT, at the Bukit Canberra integrated hub.
- MRT: Sembawang Station (NS11), North-South Line. About 700 metres, a 7-minute walk from Exit B.
- Bus: Bus services 117, 167, 856, 858, 859, 861 and 980 serve the Bukit Canberra area.
- Driving: Underground car park at Bukit Canberra integrated hub. Enter from Canberra Link.
Nearby pools
Other ActiveSG swimming complexes within easy reach of Bukit Canberra ActiveSG.
Frequently asked questions
What are the opening hours for Bukit Canberra Swimming Complex?
Bukit Canberra Swimming Complex is open 6:30 AM to 9:30 PM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM on weekends and public holidays, except Wednesdays (closed for weekly maintenance).
How much does it cost to swim at Sembawang?
Bukit Canberra Swimming Complex uses standard ActiveSG pricing. Singapore Citizens and PRs pay $1.00 (weekday) or $1.30 (weekend & PH) for adults, and $0.50 / $0.60 for children under 12 and seniors 55+. The standard rate for non-residents is $1.30 / $1.70. For unlimited access, the MyActiveSWIM pass costs $10/month for adults and $5/month for children and seniors.
What pools and facilities does Sembawang have?
Bukit Canberra Swimming Complex has 50m Competition Pool, 25m Sheltered Pool, Kids Fun Pool & Water Play and Sheltered Wading Pool.
How do I get to Bukit Canberra Swimming Complex?
Bukit Canberra Swimming Complex is at 21 Canberra Link, Singapore 756973. The nearest MRT is Sembawang (NS11).
Where can I find swimming lessons near Sembawang?
Singapore Swimming Academy runs group and private lessons at the sheltered 25m pool. Register here or call +65 9875 5665 with the swimmer's age and preferred schedule.
Do I need to book a slot to swim?
No booking is needed. You can walk in during operating hours. Entry is via the ActiveSG app or your Singpass. Children without a mobile device can enter using a guardian's account.
What should I bring to the swimming pool?
Bring a swimsuit (no bermudas or cotton clothing), towel, and padlock for lockers. Swimming caps are recommended but not compulsory at most ActiveSG pools. Shower before entering the pool.