Arcadis, in partnership with WTI and Clark Builders, has delivered a new multi-million-dollar Yellowknife Aquatic Centre.

Spanning more than 5,295 m² (57,000 sf), the centre features a diverse range of water amenities for recreational and competitive use, including a splash pool, a three-lane leisure pool, a lazy river, a therapy pool, an eight-lane competition pool, and an indoor waterslide.

During the final design phase, the deep end of the pool was strategically shifted from bedrock to a deep sand dune, reducing the need for blasting and allowing for a full basement to house the aquatic mechanical room.

The design integrates photovoltaic (PV) panels, solar hot water heating, and triple-glazed curtain walls to maximize energy efficiency and reduce the building’s environmental footprint.

The facility’s walls required a high insulation value to withstand the subarctic temperatures.