Kitsilano Pool in Vancouver

As kids, it was one of our favorate summer destinations and it still is. Kitsilano Pool is heated and offers easy access “beach entry” for children. It is the only salt water pool in Vancouver and one of the few in the world. It’s huge:  137.5 meters long (11 laps = 1 mile), so you don’t have to do too many laps before you get a good workout.

Kitsilano Pool is just off Cornwall Avenue, at Arbutus Street.  It is open from May to September.  Life guards are on duty.  The pool has full shower and bathroom facilities, as well as a concession serving burgers (salmon burgers even), hot dogs, and French fries in case you didn’t have time to pack a lunch.

It’s best to head to Kits pool first thing in the morning otherwise as the day wears on both pool and deck space dwindles. Equally challenging is parking, but if you’re early enough you can try the adjacent pay parking lot or attempt to squeeze in along Arbutus Street.

For more information call (604) 731-0011.