Eight people were taken to the hospital after a chemical incident at Crystal Pool in Victoria on Friday.
A City of Victoria spokesperson told Global News that the pool on Quadra Street and the nearby park were evacuated as a precaution.
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There is no word on what caused the incident and the condition of the eight people is unknown at this time.
The city lifted the alert just after 3 p.m., saying there is no longer a risk and the alert has been cancelled.
However, Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre is now closed over the weekend.
The facility will reopen on Tuesday, April 14, at 5:30 a.m.
Summer camp registration has been rescheduled to launch on Wednesday, April 15 at 7 a.m.
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