Ottawa’s Most Convenient Swimming Lesson Provider!
Swimming Lessons | Mobile Lifeguarding | Mermaid Birthday Parties | Much More …
Registration is Always Open Online
Book today and become a stronger & safer swimmer tomorrow!
Many of our services can be easily booked through our online booking system.
Our Indoor Pools
We invite you to book a lesson at our Trainyards Indoor, Stittsville Indoor or our Nepean Indoor facility and experience the Hippo difference.
Warm salt-water pools, private change-rooms, comfortable seating areas, unlimited 4 hour rescheduling for lessons, and so much more.
Your Backyard Pool
Learn to swim in the comfort of your own pool with our insured & certified swim instructors and lifeguards who can travel to all areas of Ottawa during the summer months to provide our convenient services.
Testimonials

Meet the Boss Hippo!
Over ten years ago, Natalya Kwiatkowski started her career as a swim instructor at a public pool. It became obvious to her that group lessons often did not match the learning abilities of her students. Natalya decided that many children would benefit from private swimming lessons that were tailored to the child’s learning style so that they could more quickly achieve confidence as a swimmer.
For this reason, at the age of 18, Natalya started Hippo in the Bathtub. Through the company, she strives to ensure that convenient and quality swim instruction is available to everyone in Ottawa!
Since 2011, Hippo in the Bathtub has helped thousands of students all over Ottawa become better swimmers. Our focus is to promote water safety by providing our clients with quality swim instruction at their convenience.
Contact Us
(613) 695-5804 | info@hippointhebathtub.ca | Facebook