Lunenburg and District Swimming Pool

10/22/2026

Remembering Ben Smith – A Legacy That Will Live On ❤️

It is with great sadness that the Lunenburg and District Swimming Pool Society acknowledges the passing of Ben Smith, one of the original founding members who helped turn the dream of a community swimming pool into a reality.

Ben was more than a founding member of our pool. He was a dedicated community member, a familiar face, and someone who made a lasting difference in the Town of Lunenburg. His commitment to his community helped create opportunities that would benefit generations of families, including thousands of children who have learned to swim, built friendships, gained confidence, and made lifelong memories at our pool.

Sometimes we forget that the places and programs we enjoy today exist because someone, many years ago, cared enough to make them happen. Ben was one of those people.

On behalf of our Board of Directors, past and present, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for everything Ben (and Roxie!) contributed, not only to our swimming pool, but to the community he cared so deeply about.

Ben, you helped build something that has touched generations, and your legacy will continue for generations to come.

As we approach this incredible 50-year milestone, we do so with tremendous appreciation for those who came before us. You helped get us here, Ben, and now it’s our turn to carry that vision forward, protect what you helped create, and ensure that future generations have the same opportunities.

We’ll take it from here, Ben. ❤️

Our deepest condolences go out to Ben’s family, friends, and everyone whose lives he touched.

With gratitude,

The Board of Directors
Lunenburg and District Swimming Pool Society

Photo- Ben wearing his new Lunenburg Mariners Swim Team Hoodie 2025.

08/23/2026

And just like that… our 49th season is a wrap! 💙

The pool is officially closed for the season, marking the end of another wonderful summer in our community.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped make this a safe, happy and memorable summer at the Lunenburg and District Swimming Pool. Whether you came for a swim, brought the kids, supported our fundraisers, made a donation, or simply cheered us on from the sidelines, we are so grateful for your continued support.

And to our amazing pool staff, thank you! Your hard work, dedication, professionalism and commitment to keeping our community safe does not go unnoticed. You are a huge part of what makes this pool so special.

This season was extra special because it brings us to a major milestone in the history of our pool.

Next year marks our 50th year of operation!

For five decades, this pool has been a place where generations of families have learned to swim, made memories, built friendships, and enjoyed summers together. And incredibly, we continue to operate as a not-for-profit, volunteer-run facility something that makes our pool truly unique.

As we close out our 49th season, we are already looking ahead to celebrating 50 years of the Lunenburg and District Swimming Pool. We couldn’t have made it this far without the incredible support of our community.

From all of us on the Pool Board — thank you for another amazing season.

See you in 2027 for a very special 50th season!

08/21/2026

🎉 WHAT A WAY TO END THE SEASON! 🎉

Last night we wrapped up another amazing pool season with our End of Season Pool Party and, as you probably know, it’s also our main fundraiser of the year! Over 150 of you showed up!

Thanks to our incredible community, we raised an amazing $1,013.85!

All summer long, one of the items on our wish list was a new, updated spinal board. This is a vital piece of safety and rescue equipment for our pool, and any funds raised from the party were going to go toward purchasing one.

But then something pretty amazing happened…

Because of the generosity of our community and the donations made at the end of the season, we have raised enough to cover the ENTIRE cost of the new spinal board and accessories! Don’t worry, the old one will be used for safety education for our Bronze Courses!

That means one very important piece of equipment is officially checked off our wish list.

And this is especially meaningful because we are one of the last pools in the entire province to still be operated by volunteers. While other community pools and aquatic facilities have transitioned to being operated by local towns or municipalities, our pool continues to be run by a dedicated volunteer board and community members who care deeply about keeping it here.

That means fundraisers like this and the generosity of our community make a huge difference. Every dollar goes back into the pool, whether it’s safety equipment, maintenance, improvements or helping us keep the doors open for our community.

Lunenburg and District Swimming Pool really does have the BEST community. 💙

08/21/2026

LOST & FOUND!

Before we officially close the pool for the season, we’d love to reunite these lonely lost-and-found items with their rightful owners!

If you spot something in the photo that belongs to you (or your kiddo), today is your LAST CHANCE! Come down to the pool today and claim it before it finds its way into the “well… I guess nobody wants this” pile.

Today is the final day of the season!

08/20/2026

It’s getting groovy!

08/20/2026

It’s disco day!!

Join us tonight at 6 PM for some groovy tunes, swimming, and games!!

There may even be a candy tower🧐

08/18/2026

🔥 BBQ NEWS! 🌭

Well folks… the pool is getting a BBQ!

A HUGE thank you to Alex Greek of Exit Realty Inter Lake for his incredibly generous donation that allowed us to purchase a brand-new BBQ for the Lunenburg and District Swimming Pool! And thank you to Lunenburg Hardware BMR for the free delivery!

Alex is a long-time Lunenburg local and we are so grateful to have community-minded local businesses and people like him supporting our pool. This is exactly what community is all about!

Because let’s be honest… swimming makes you hungry, and nothing says party time at the pool quite like the smell of hot dogs cooking!

While we are celebrating this exciting addition, we also want to remind everyone that our Pool Party remains our ONLY fundraiser for the pool. We have several capital projects on the books, including some that will be needed as early as next year. One of those is replacing a pool pump that unfortunately kicked the bucket this season — and that is a BIG expense for our little pool.

So while this BBQ is a wonderful gift, there is still lots of work ahead to keep our pool running, maintained and improving for our community.

We are incredibly grateful for the generosity and support we continue to receive. Our pool community is pretty amazing!

Thank you again, Alex at Exit Realty Inter Lake, for helping us add a little more sizzle to the pool!

Can’t wait to see everyone Thursday for our End of Season Pool Party!

08/18/2026

🚨 No Lap Swim – Thursday, August 20 🚨

There will be no lap swim on Thursday, August 20 as we’ll be busy getting the pool ready for our 🎉 Disco Splash Pool Party! 🪩💦

Thanks for understanding, and we can’t wait to see everyone at Disco Splash! 🌈🕺✨

Send a message to learn more

08/17/2026

BREAKING NEWS: A BBQ HAS BEEN LOST!!

Okay… maybe “lost” is dramatic. But after years of service, our trusty pool BBQ has officially rusted itself into retirement.

And of course, it had to happen less than a week before our final event of the season. Because apparently, the BBQ wanted to go out with a bang too. 😂

But we refuse to let a little BBQ drama ruin our Year-End Party! 🌭

So, how can YOU help?

Come join us this Thursday from 6–8 PM at the Lunenburg and District Swimming Pool for our Year-End Party.

This year, we’re removing the usual $2 entrance fee and changing it to PAY WHAT YOU CAN. And most importantly we will NOT turn anyone away. ❤️

Our Year-End Party should be a celebration for everyone, regardless of their financial situation. We don’t want the cost of admission to be a barrier for any child or family to come enjoy the evening with us. So whether you can donate $20, $2, nothing at all, or somewhere in between — come join us! Want to donate ahead of time? See options below!

If you’re able to contribute, every donation goes directly back into the pool and will help us keep providing a safe, fun and welcoming place for our community. And the cost of a new BBQ!

And maybe… just maybe… we can help these sad faces get their BBQ back.

DID YOU KNOW? You can support the pool all year long?!

Donations can be dropped off at the pool during our season, or you can send an e-transfer to:

[email protected].

And here’s an extra bonus: donations over $20 are eligible for a charitable tax receipt!

Every donation, big or small, helps us continue to improve and maintain our not-for-profit volunteer run community pool.

Thank you for helping us! ❤️