How much does an inground or above-ground pool cost in Quebec and Canada?
Excavation, shell or structure, filtration, surround and safety enclosure: an installed price, not a catalogue price.
Your project
Is it new construction or a renovation?
In new construction, there is nothing to remove.
The price of a pool ranges from an above-ground pool to an inground pool, with the semi-inground in between. The calculator prices the pool, installation, deck or surround, safety enclosure and equipment, at Quebec rates.
What changes the price of a pool
- Type of pool
- Above-ground, semi-inground or inground: it is the first factor, by far. An inground pool needs excavation, a structure and a surround.
- The size
- The diameter or dimensions; a large pool also needs a bigger pump and filter.
- The structure
- Steel or resin for an above-ground pool; steel, concrete or fibreglass for an inground pool.
- The surroundings
- Wood deck, patio, paver or concrete surround: often as expensive as the pool itself.
- Access and safety
- Machinery that cannot get through easily drives up the excavation. A safety enclosure is mandatory in Quebec.
What the estimate includes
- The pool, its structure and its liner
- Excavation and backfill, for an inground or semi-inground pool
- The pump, filter, chosen equipment (heater, robot) and connections
- The chosen deck, patio or surround, and the safety enclosure
- Labour, the electrician for the circuit and a contractor’s normal margin
Frequently asked questions
How much does an inground or above-ground pool cost in Quebec and Canada?
Installing a 21 ft round above-ground pool costs $18,500 to $23,600 in Quebec in 2026: steel, attached deck, safety enclosure, new lot. An in-ground pool is an entirely different budget. Amount before taxes, calculated line by line by qcalculatrice.com at Quebec prices (Québec — grille 2026 v2.2), range verified on September 18, 2026. This is an estimate, not a quote: the calculator redoes it for your home.
What are the pool safety rules in Quebec?
The Residential Swimming Pool Safety Regulation has applied to all pools since 2023: an enclosure at least 1.2 m high, a self-closing and self-latching gate, and clearance between the pool and anything that could be climbed.
Do I need a permit for a pool?
Yes, in every Quebec municipality. The permit checks the enclosure, setbacks and distance from power lines.
When should a pool be installed?
Installers are swamped from May to July. Ordering in the fall or winter often gets better lead times and prices.
Is this a firm price?
No. It is an estimate calculated for your project, made to set a budget and compare quotes. Only an installer who has seen the lot can sign a price.