Kitsilano Pool

I visited Kitsilano Pool for the first time this summer, and it was a great experience! I arrived early on the weekend and was pleasantly surprised that it wasn’t too crowded. Booking tickets in advance made the entry process quick and easy. The pool itself is beautiful, and my child especially loved the slides. We had a wonderful time!

Hello! If you want to have an amazing time here, I have some great tips for you: 1. Take a moment to enjoy the beautiful view and keep a positive attitude. Leave any negativity at home, because we all love being around positive people! 2. Wear your bathing suit under your clothes and use the washroom before you arrive so that you won't need to use the changing room facilities. 3. Before using the pool, be sure to take a quick shower in the outdoor shower stalls. 4. Bring your own large towel, jogging pants, and hoodie for easier outdoor changing. 5. Why not grab a drink or some food at the bar/concession stand on the upper level outside the pool. 6. There's no need for an online reservation, as the pool can accommodate 1600 people. Just make sure to check the scheduled times listed on the website, as Google might not have them. 7. The pool is heated and will be open until September 22nd, 2024. 8. The water is clean, but it contains salt and some chlorine, so it's best to avoid opening your eyes underwater unless you have goggles. 9. Hopefully, in the future, the city will have enough funds to renovate the facilities and even hire a washroom attendant to keep things clean. 10. The staff here is incredibly friendly and helpful, especially if you're nice and polite. You'll have a fantastic time, just like I always do! 11. There are plenty of racks for bicycle and scooter parking, and the parking lots for vehicles are further down. Free street parking can be a bit tricky in the beach neighborhood, with a maximum of 2 hours, unless you reside in the area.

This place is huge. I read it’s the largest outdoor swimming pool in North America. Incredible. We had a really great time here in the summer. What was surprising is that it’s a saltwater swimming pool. No chlorine! The outdoor pool is in a nice location close to the beach, restaurants and other shops. It’s highly recommended you book your time in advance, especially in the summer. Very nice place to take the family to cool off. Because it’s so big and there’s a limited number of reservations, it won’t be overly crowded. Get some sun and enjoy.

Amazing pool on the ocean. The view is stunning. Popular pool. They sell tickets online 3 days before and there are specific times to choose for coming. They are not selling tickets in the front desk, online only. Outside the pool area there is a small kiosk that sells ice cream. Public washrooms in the place. Highly recommended.

We've been every day since arriving to Vancouver for a 10 day vacation. My 9 year old loves it. Scenery is beautiful! The staff here is top notch. Very friendly and helpful!

The pool is really long for the swimmers. The view to the mountains is fantastic. The water is heated at 27 degree but if you don't swim, you get cold. Morning visitors are more serious than evening, depends on your level of comfort for swimming or just chilling out. You can buy your ticket online or as drop in. You have one hour and thirty minutes for 7$ ticket. They close the washrooms 15 minutes before closing.

We booked online for a Wednesday schedule. 80% of the slots are reserved for online bookings. After our pool session 12-2:30pm, the next batch, 3pm, is already waiting in line to get the best spot. The washroom closes 15mins before the end of the session and everybody must be out by the end of your session. There are small lockers inside the washroom with 25 cents deposit if you need them. Enough lifeguards to make you feel safe. Infants, toddlers, kids, adults can swim and play. Kids area is separated by a floating rope, and the swimmers also have their own lane. Plenty of space to swim. Bring your own towels/shampoos/soap etc.

Taking a dip in the longest outdoor pool within North America at the cost of around 8 bucks per ticket, is an absolute must-do off your list and one of the many huge privileges of living within beautiful Vancouver! Beautiful panoramic scenery with 360 mountain view, right besides the ocean and a sun trap. This place is a great vibe, cheap tickets and accommodates all ages as well as lane swimming as well as if you just fancy a chill, dip and a few hits on the pool slide. 100% would recommend as a weeknight activity. The pool is also fresh salt water, no chlorine which is pretty sweet. Support your local community!

A great local salt water public pool in the Kitsilano neighbourhood and surprisingly not as expensive as you think! It's $7.50~ and you can get combo tickets for similar prices for an adult and child or adult and senior! Parking on Vine or Balsam will be better than paying for parking in the Kitsilano lot but give yourself advanced time to find it if you're hoping for free parking. Beautiful view overlooking Kitsilano Beach, the water and North Shore Mountains. Spacing was great. There are a lot of people doing lane swimming practice so be careful and aware of the marked areas or expect to be spoken to over the megaphone of the life guard. Bring a blanket and snacks to dry off around the side. Depth is up to 8 feet in some areas. We have gone three times in the past month and the process has been super easy purchasing tickets online and lining up near the Kitsilano Boatshow theatre to get in. I recommend prebooking tickets instead of link by up for drop in in the off chance you cannot get in!

Super fun and awesome big pool. A bit trickle finding shade but depending on the time you can find a spot along the wall.

Beautiful facility, terrible service and staff. Nobody seemed to be on the same page about the information they were providing for the drop in session. One lady said they would let more people in at a designated time or if people left the pool. The other woman who was quite rude said nobody would be coming in even if multiple people were leaving for the day. They kept saying it was at capacity but the pool was COMPLETELY EMPTY and they were open for another hour. When asked why they wouldn't let anyone else in they didn't really have an answer and said "let 311 know" [your complaint]

Every time I visit Vancouver, I swim here. And every time I swim here, I contemplate moving to Vancouver just for this pool. I really haven't found another pool like it, anywhere. Giant saltwater loveliness that makes your laps feel more like an open water swim. Oh, and the views. But mostly, 137 meters of sparkling, not-crowded water. The bad: the ladies' locker is spectacularly unbeautiful, and it's a shade expensive for a public pool (or maybe I'm just spoiled by $2 swims where I live.) That's picking a fight, though. This is a swimmer's pool, and it is magic.

Such a beautiful pool. The water is amazing. Perfect temperature. Great place for families to spend time at during the summer. Love it.

This is Canada's longest pool. It's outdoor and literally on the water at Kitsilano Beach near Stanley Park. This is no ordinary pool and I insist you check it out. I do like to tell people what to do, therefore I Yelp. Kitsilano Pool a pool which draws from the ocean and therefore is filled with salt water. It opened at the water's edge in 1931 and became an instant success. It been updated since then and got a face-lift for the 1986 World's Fair. It's an experience to behold and a cheap one at that ($4.95 for an adult)

I love swimming.... but I hate indoor swimming pools.. I love floating... but I hate having to turn... I love having a good workout... but I hate crowded spaces... I love feeling the sun on my face... but I hate the smell of chlorine... So for all those reasons, I love Kits pool !!! :-))

A pool from the heavens! This is the greatest public pool that has ever been invented by mankind! As tourists, we were in awe of the great view of the city skyscrapers from this location. They didn't put too much chlorine in it, and there are swimming lanes for the experienced and shallow waters for the kids. There are lifeguards on duty, and the showers were relatively clean in comparison with other public pools that I've been to in the past That view though!

I absolutely loved this pool!!! This has got to be the best place in Vancouver. It is a hidden gem for sure. Well maybe not so hidden because it was VERY busy when I went there. I had to wait in line for about 30 minutes to get inside but it was worth it! It is a massive salt water pool that was an absolute pleasure to swim in. It costs $6-7 to get in and you can stay all day if you'd like. It's right next to the beach so it has a wonderful view.

Absolutely fantastic! Our first time at the pool was on a Monday evening and it was perfect. Not over crowded at all. The pool, surrounding areas and locker room were clean and inviting. I was told the pool is set at 72 degrees and is 1/2 salt water and 1/2 chlorinated water which made it perfect. I really wanted to get my partner and myself a season pass but I think they are over priced. For a 3 month pass it was over $120/each :(

The best pool I've ever been to. Perfect mix of salt and chlorine, relaxed and friendly atmosphere and there is nothing like it elsewhere. Going regularly it is surprising he quickly you gain stamina for distance, because of the long lengths. No idea why people say it is always busy. It is busy at the times when the bulk of people want to go but time it right and you'll have plenty of space to yourself.

This is a magnificent pool with a beautiful view. The lady at the front counter could not have been nicer. But if you're from Florida and you're in Canada and hear the words HEATED POOL, take it with a grain of salt. Their idea of heated and your idea of heated are two different things. It was inexpensive and a wonderful workout. I'd just put a few more chairs and tables so we don't have to put our towels on the ground. And maybe some soap dispensaries in the washroom? Just a thought.

Still my fave summertime Vancouver activity. And thankful they were open during COVID. I was able to get tickets plenty of times even with the decreased amount of tickets available and the online booking system.

Came here with da bae on a sunny Friday afternoon. Firstly, I absolutely love the location! While it is difficult to find free parking, it is more than worth it to take in the breathtaking of the downtown Vancouver skyline, the endless beach, and the mountains behind it. However, this pool did leave me disappointed with its seemingly freezing temperatures (even on a hot day) and relatively small size (at least for non-lap swimming). While I did appreciate the grassy hills for lounging when not in the water, I found that I spent most of my time lying on the grass beside the pool rather than actually in the pool. For $5-6 per person, I wish I had saved my money and laid on the (free) neighbouring beach instead.

This pool used to get a 5 star rating from me. It is amazing - 137.5 meters (12 lengths /6 laps for a mile!) and a great layout. Kids can wade in like a beach, and a rope separates the waist deep (for short people, anyways) from the swimming lanes and deep end, where you can go off slides or dive off the edge in certain areas. My favourite part is the pool. The lane swimming is two thick black lines that you can follow along the center and faster swimmers can pass up the middle, while slower swimmers will move out to the sides (hint hint to the occasional breast stroker and lolly-gagger who may not realize this well-known protocol). VPB generally has a good crew of lifeguards keeping an eye on things, and the place is usually maintained very well. Recently, the wind screen seems to be making it a much warmer place to swim! My two detractors from a five-star rating would be the dirty factor of the pool bottom. It does not appear that maintenance was done (or properly sanded and painted) in the past year or two. And, that's been since day 1! There are boot prints at the south-east end of the swimming lanes that have not moved (possibly pasty sediment that will just remain until the next major maintenance... next year we hope!). Secondly, the height of the showers in the female change room. I am fairly short in the sports world (not triathletes so much), around 5'9. Tall for a girl, but there are many taller women out there! The showers whack my head every time. I need to practically squat as I arch backwards to rinse off and shower. These were installed not ten plus years ago, when they used to be much higher! It would be terrific to see the city acknowledge that taller people in both the Vancouver Aquatic Center and Kits Pool (all VPB locations, really) would benefit from having proper installation of showers at varying heights, or higher heights as a short person won't have an issue with a taller shower head, while a taller person is a liability (and we as taxpayers would foot any bill, whether we know about it or not!).

I like this pool. I think it's about 137 m so it'd really helpful to pace yourself. I'm used to swimming in lanes and need the lines to guide me. There are only 2 black lines and it's supposed to be clear between them but the really fast swimmers tend to go up and down that area. Sorry, I need to be close enough to see the black line or I'd be all over the place. There are some really aggressive swimmers there. One time, a pregant woman got kicked in her belly and the guy didn't even acknowledge her. I go around 9am because there is a rush of people around 7-8am, trying to get in their workout before going to work, I guess. At around 10am, the kids arrive. There aren't any private showers and there are never enough for the masses that go through. It's too bad the season is so short! Also, remember to bring your tinted goggles. The first time I came with my clear goggles and was blinded by the white bottom. It's still pretty bright with my black goggles.

Kits pool is one of the wonders of the world. I challenge anyone to find a better place to swim anywhere - not counting open water. The view of the North Shore Mountains and the ocean as you come up for air is amazing. In early Sept I had a near-religious experience there during an early-morning swim. The sun was just rising as I started a length heading east. As I raised my head out of the water to breathe, the sun hit my outstretched arm, turning it golden. It blew me away! Oh yeah...your locker is FREE, as you get your quarter back when you open the lock after your swim.

Kits Pool was one of the first things that I looked at when we moved here and it made me think, "I can't believe I actually live here." A ginormous pool on the beach. The largest pool I've probably ever seen and it's heated saltwater. Admission is very reasonable at only $5. Although the pool is saltwater, it smells like chlorine, not seaweed and it's clear clean water. What a beautiful backdrop to view as you're swimming. There's a locker room with restrooms and plenty of places to lounge. Even though the pool is heated, I've never been warm in the water. Then again, I'm from North Carolina so I'm used to a bath water in the pool.

Big pool with several long lanes (137 metres ) separated from the more shallow "play" area and reasonable ticket prices for a family. Ideal for kids as soon as they can crawl/walk and are not afraid of the water! They will have a blast for sure. A gradient floor makes it very easy for a 2.5 year-old to play in the shallow area of the water without any dangers. A mini slide went in to the water, too. Separate from the big pool is a toddler zone/spray park. Very clean. Friendly staff (at the ticket booth & life guards). Very accessible with stroller.

Swimming is my calling my passion and my way of life . Kitsilano pool has shown me swimming is much more than just a pool a lifeguard and a bit of chlorine. I arrived to the pool in my new sexy speedo and swam multiple lengths at ultra speed. The feeling of the water wasn't itchy on the skin and The water even had an after taste of sea salt. The view of the ocean was remarkable and calming . The food was quite garbage not exotic enough for my liking . Can't wait to return again.

Great space to cools down during the summer when it's hot. Good alternative to catch some sun when you don't want to get sand everywhere. Easy to get to by transit. Good choice of restaurants to choose from right across the street.

A very long pool. I've never been in such a long one.. It's 200 meters and really needs your strong muscles... I like the water, air, sunset and views to the mountains and downtown. I would even recommend to play with your children there since it has two zones and children zone is always enough free for any kind of the games ) Enjoyed the rented towel service. However would better ask everybody to wash in shower before the entrance. I saw most people don't do that. (

Its a saltwater pool by the beach!! i love this pool, i love sitting on the grassy knoll watching yuppies and children. every now and then i go for a dip but not to much, i would rather lay in the sun and relax.

This pool is lovely and salty and splendid. I went yesterday on a hot, post-work evening, with the sun just beginning to drop behind the mountains. The pool was bathed in golden light, with the ocean crashing just beyond. It was the best choice I could have made after a tiring day. I swam a few (extraordinarily long!) lengths of the pool then moved over to the non-lane area to wade around and generally sun myself. The pool is so large that everyone has plenty of room. It was fairly busy when I was there but it did not have that awkward, crowded bathtub feel of many public pools. There is also plenty of area on the cement pool-side to spread out your towel and take a break. Lots of people were tanning or reading. The water is a crystal clear blue, so it's a bit of a surprise when it splashes against your lips and you realize it's salty. It's ocean fed as well as freshly-sourced for a mellow combination of ocean and public-health-mandated chlorination. If you are sensitive to chlorine this pool ought to be totally fine. After I left my skin did not have that odd 'tight' feeling excessive chlorination gives it, and my eyes did not burn at all during or after my swim. Like all Vancouver public pools it's $5.15 (adult) to get in, which makes me grumble a bit. Am I just a cheap bastard or does that seem like a buck or two more than a tax-payer-funded pool should be? It's a bit steep to spend that two or three times a week in any case. I gotta look into the price of a book of passes or something like that. The only other downfall of my trip to the pool was the women's change room was dismally wet and untidy. Everything from the changing room benches to the tabletops was wet and there was forgotten socks and unflushed toilets and discarded odds and ends everywhere. Maybe it was because I arrived towards the end of the day, but still. Run a mop around that schniz a few times a day, employees! But all in all this is quite a great pool in an incomparable setting! Next on my list: the similar set-up they have over at Second Beach.

I really enjoy swimming, but every time I have been here it has been extremely busy so it's not exactly a relaxing swim. That being said, it is VERY refreshing on a hot day! The atmosphere is great; I really enjoy finding a place on the grass to sit and soak up the sun, read a book or chat with friends. For parents: there is even a kids section of the pool and small water park. There are always plenty of kids, running around having a blast.

One of the best parts of the summer is the outdoor pool. It is more $$ for the yearly increase, however, it is one of the few outdoor pools with amazing scenery. I make this an annual event for myself. It's busy all the time with huge crowds, therefore, don't expect to get any lane practice but good for chilling and playing with a pool noodle. They do have pool noodles to borrow, however, I am not good at sharing, therefore, I bring my own. Showers are disgusting with hair in the drain, therefore, I usually wait until I get home.

This large outdoor pool is OK for lap swimmers and great for families with kids as it is a truly huge swimming pool -- 137 metres -- and the water is kept "clean" (ha-ha, what can you expect with a large public bathing pool) with salt water instead of nasty smelly chlorine. It is located grassy park along the shoreline so the location is very popular with sunbathers and others who like to read, relax and hang out. Pool hours were listed as 7:00am - 8:45pm weekdays and 8:00am - 8:45am weekends, but as the pool is summer-only, it's best to check the website at http://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/kitsilano-pool-schedule.aspx This pool's very long distance of 137 metres indicates it is an older pool, built in the days of English measurements as a roughly 150-yard pool. If you are a lap swimmer you have to let go of enjoying the usual lap-lane courtesies that exist in a pool which has swim lane dividers and a regular circular flow. Random swimmers do some times disrupt the flow of traffic and there are lots of kids of course, but even they tend to see that there are a huge number of "lap swimmers" going in a circle and they thus tend to stay out of the way. But not to worry, the pool is plenty wide so there is lots of room for those who just want to soak, frolic, play, or just float, especially if they are doing it off to one side, to avoid the lap-swim traffic if it gets heavy. Two nearby pools compete for attention of swimmers, both across the bay from Kitsilano: Second Beach Pool, also outdoor and thus seasonal, and the Vancouver Aquatic Centre, both of a more conventional size for a public pool. Second Beach Pool is more concrete-y and definitely more devoted to lap swimmers, though there is room for everyone and a completely separate area for non-lap swim activities; the water, for some reason, has a huge "current" so as you swim laps there is a strong chance of being drifted over into the hard plastic swim lanes, and swimming one direction will be falsely easy and in the opposite direction you are swimming against the current. The water seems to be kept quite fresh and clean. VAC pool -- right by the Burrard St. Bridge -- is made for lap swimmers and also has a gym and hot co-ed jacuzzi. Open 11 months of the year it is very popular but its water "quality" is, let's say, harder to maintain due to heavy daily usage.

You want to feel like you're living in the Bahamas and you go down to Kit Solano cool because then you get in the pool then you can overlook the ocean and that's really cool so you're in the area it's very scenic pool very nice nice please take the family family has a blast there playing volleyball and soccer and everything else a nice park around there too when we had a real good time very memorable love it lots nice shops around as well it's downtown some of the most beautiful scenery

It's a gorgeous pool and the views are lovely. It's worth it to take a little time out of your vacation to swim and relax.

If there is a better pool in the world, I certainly don't know it! It starts with the location, right on the ocean overlooking Kitsilano Beach, English Bay, Stanley Park, Vancouver Downtown and the North Shore Mountains. It continues with the crowd, an eclectic mix of families, athletes, and the beautiful who are there to be seen. And it ends with the pool itself: at 137.5m, the lengths are quite humbling, but an exhilirating experience. You stay to the right of two lines painted on the pool floor, which allows for all the people doing laps to have room. Only when passing do you move to the left of those lines, and, contrary to some other posts, this system has never failed me. The water itself is awesome, salty and not chlorinated, but ozonated. It is the best pool water I have ever been in. All in all, a quintessential Vancouver summer pastime - check it out, it truly is great.

I try to make it down to Kits Pool every chance I get during the summer months. I love the history of the pool and surrounding area. Doug Taylor's kinetic sculpture of the swimmer, pairs of 1960's white fibreglass oversized pool chairs and the view of the city and mountains give the pool a festive atmosphere, that's hard to beat.

Great pool. Have swam every day while in Vancouver. Clean , challenging - great views. Better than going to find a gym during my stay here.

The best place in Vancouver. this pool is why I would never move from this city. It is the perfect place to swim and to view the beauty of our city.

Kitsilano is 100% a go to spot in the summer. It's a huge pool amazing for laps and people of all ages as they have a shallow and deep end. Overall it is very busy but only because it is such an amazing pool. The pool is clean especially since there are so many people here in the summer and I just wish thy stayed open later!

man oh man was it ever nice to swim here! there are the usual public pool issues such as bandaids and tufts of hair sitting at the bottom, random swimmers not understanding the 'lanes', obnoxious swimmers cutting you off, and the always just kinda gross change rooms. but overall, this is a great spot. i know some people complain about how long it is but i loved it. so nice to not have to turn around every few minutes and enjoy a longer swim length. i also loved that i didn't smell of chlorine when i went home. just felt awesome. even though it was a little warm for my taste. but i will be back!

Last days of summer! Spent soaking up the sun at one of the most beautiful pools in the world!

Great place to bring your family. It has the best facilities ever and everyone will enjoy from your kids to adults. Youngsters and adults alike will surely have good dose of fun.

I learned to swim here when I was little. Best pool ever. The water is clean and the people that come here are awesome. The pool has very very long lap lanes so there are lots of super fit people working out and there is also a shallow end (the depth of the pool is like ocean in that there are no steps, but a slow incline which is great for kids) there are always families. It's a great place to be for working out, tanning or just having fun. Plus it's RIGHT next to the beach so you can hop over from the pool and hang out on the sand.

Fantastic public pool with extraordinary view in a great neighborhood! We took the kids there on a nice sunny day. There is ample public paid parking near by. We found free street parking around the corner. The fee was $12 for family of 4. Pool is heated and is salt water vs. chlorine. It is the longest lap pool in Canada is is equivalent to 3 full pool lengths. They have shallow area for kids, lap swim lanes, and deep side with two small slides. There is a snack bar, mens and womens changing rooms. They also have large concrete deck and grassy areas for people to sunbathe. The pool is also adjacent to Kitsilano beach so you can go there for a dip, play in the sand, or play beach volleyball.