Kitsilano Pool

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Swimmers at Kitsilano Pool in Vancouver watched over by a lifeguard. A distant beach is backed by high-rise buildings

Found at the water's edge of Vancouver's most vibrant beach (Kits Beach), 137m-long Kitsilano Pool (adult/child $7/5) is the longest outdoor swimming pool in North America. The heated salt-water outdoor pool sits perched on the ocean, and is one of the city's most popular places to play on a warm summer day. The swimming spot has a designated kids' area with a gradual entry, where young families often teach their kids to swim, plus some lanes so you can practice your laps. The pool originally opened in 1931, and was replaced in 1978. Now, another replacement is being discussed as part of the City's 2027-2030 Capital Plan, so be sure to take a dip before then.

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