27 Outdoor Pools Around Vancouver to Visit This Summer

Kitsilano Pool in Vancouver

Kits Pool. Photo: Destination BC/Grant Harder

Beat the heat with a dip in an outdoor pool. There are lots of great options in the Vancouver area ranging from cute neighbourhood pools to huge salt-water pools. Add one of these Vancouver-area outdoor pools to your summer to-do list.

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27 Outdoor Pools Around Vancouver to Visit This Summer

11 Things to Do at Vancouver’s Beaches

English Bay Beach in Vancouver

English Bay Beach. Photo: Tourism Vancouver / Tanya Goehring

Lay down a blanket, go for a swim, or build a sandcastle. Since Vancouver is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, we are lucky to have lots of beaches. Get some ideas for your next beach day with this list of things to do at Vancouver’s beaches.

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11 Things to Do at Vancouver’s Beaches

Top 5 amazing outdoor pools in Vancouver to help beat the heat this summer

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Chill out at the local outdoor pool…

It’s (almost) summertime and the living is easy! With reports that the 2019 summer in Vancouver could be the hottest on record, it’s time to take note of all the places to beat the heat.

Vancouver is lucky to be surrounded by a giant natural outdoor pool (the ocean), but – let’s be honest, not everyone likes to swim in it. Sometimes, lounging on the deck of a man-made pool is a little more relaxing.

So, if you’re looking to cool down this summer in Vancouver, make sure you check out one (or all!) of these fabulous outdoor pools. One of them has even been named one of the “sexiest pools in the world” by RedBull!

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Top 5 amazing outdoor pools in Vancouver to help beat the heat this summer

Vancouver Hotel Pools with Spectacular West Coast Views

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With the summer weather coming out to play, the best place to be for some rest and relaxation in Vancouver is poolside. Enjoy the good life with a post-hike swim or lounge with a book and refreshing drink. If you’re deciding on a hotel in in the city, let these sea-to-sky pool deck views sway your vote.

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Vancouver Hotel Pools with Spectacular West Coast Views

Kitsilano outdoor pool opens for the season this weekend (May 18)

Kits Pool Opening Date

Kits Pool at 6am | Photo courtesy of Biggs | Flickr.com

Now that the warmer weather has really started in Vancouver, everyone’s looking for the best places to cool down. Luckily, this weekend marks the opening weekend of the much-loved Kitsilano outdoor pool (more commonly known as Kits Pool).

Just in time for the May long weekend, the pool will be officially opening to the public on Saturday, May 18.

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Kitsilano outdoor pool opens for the season this weekend (May 18)

Vancouver outdoor pools open for the season on Saturday, May 19

Kits Pool Opening Date

Kitsilano Pool. Photo credit: Kitsilano.ca

With the heat wave that’s been hitting Vancouver these past few days (and continuing into the foreseeable future), outdoor pool season couldn’t be coming fast enough!

Luckily, the official opening date for Vancouver’s much-loved outdoor pools is happening soon. So, if you’re ready to plan a day spend dipping into the refreshing waters of a Vancouver outdoor pool, you’re in luck.

Whether you’re a fan of Kits Pool, Second Beach pool, or New Brighton Pool, their opening dates and information are below.

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Vancouver outdoor pools open for the season on Saturday, May 19

Outdoor Pools in Vancouver for Cooling Off This Summer

Sourced from the Westin Bayshore website

I’ll be spending this rainy day checking out one of Vancouver’s many museums or galleries, as well as making plans for when the sunny weather returns. Some of my favourite memories of summer last year involve swimming in outdoor pools in the city. From family-friendly public pools to more exclusive hotel ones, Vancouver has tons of different pool options for doing laps, lounging, and splashing around. This summer, I intend to visit them all. Here’s my list of pools worth checking out over the next few months:

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Outdoor Pools in Vancouver for Cooling Off This Summer