Where to swim in Metro Vancouver: Top indoor pools
Wondering where to swim in Vancouver that’s warm, covered and a little kid-friendly? Here are a few of our favourite indoor pools in Metro Vancouver.
Top indoor pools in Metro Vancouver
Hillcrest Aquatic Centre
Hillcrest Aquatic Centre frequently tops lists of where to swim in Vancouver, and it’s easy to see why. The site offers both an indoor pool and an outdoor pool and loads of kid-friendly features – spray jets, water cannons, a lazy river, beach entry, tons of toy boats, balls and pool noodles, plus several racks of life jackets … their family change rooms make it easy for moms or dads to get the kids ready for the pool.
4575 Clancy Loranger Way, Vancouver, 604-257-8680
Killarney Pool
If you’re looking for a quieter alternative to Hillcrest, check out Killarney. It’s an indoor pool that’s often cited as a family favourite in Metro Vancouver. You’ll find ozone-treated water, beach-style entry, a lazy river, spray features, a giant water slide, diving boards, a whirlpool and gorgeous views of the mountains.
6260 Killarney Street, Vancouver, 604-718-8280
Vancouver Aquatic Centre
If you’re downtown, this naturally-lit indoor pool located on Sunset Beach right near the Burrard Street Bridge is an ideal choice. It offers a rope swing, slide, dive tank and diving boards (including a 10-meter board), sauna, whirlpool and family change rooms. There’s a separate wading pool for parents with tots.
1050 Beach Avenue, Vancouver, 604-665-3424
UBC Aquatic Centre
There’s a new indoor pool in Metro Vancouver, and the water is fine. The new UBC Aquatic Centre located next to the UBC bus loop, boasts three pools, a 34-person hot tub, lazy river, steam room, and sauna.
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West Vancouver Aquatic Centre
This state-of-the-art ozone-treated pool with epic slide, Wibit obstacle course and beach entry for the littles is part of the West Vancouver Recreational Centre.
Edmonds Community Centre
Burnaby’s newest pool is the Fred Randall Pool at Edmonds Community Centre. The facility features a lazy river, 60 meter long water slide, bubble bench, dump bucket and climbing structure for preschoolers. There’s also a hot tub, sauna, lap pool and family change room. Edmonds Community Centre is also home to a coffee bar and indoor playground, which means it’s not just where to swim in Vancouver, it’s where to play on a rainy Vancouver day.
7433 Edmonds Street, Burnaby, 604-297-4838
Newton Wave Pool
Newton Wave Pool claims their waves are “the biggest in the West”. The facility features a 63 meter long waterslide, a huge hot tub, a steam room, a family change room and a pirates water fortress complete with cannons, jets, slides and more. You can also get in very cheaply at Value Drop-In Times if you want to save a buck (or five).
13730 – 72 Avenue, Surrey, 604-501-5540
Karen Magnussen Community Recreation Centre
If you’re looking for a truly kid-friendly swimming experience, check out Karen Magnussen in North Vancouver. The wave pool is non-intimidating for little ones. There’s also a toddler area and a family whirlpool for an even more chill experience. There aren’t any swimming lanes or diving boards, so this is a pool that is really geared towards young families first. Karen Magnussen also boasts family change rooms, concession, a skating rink and a whole lot more.
2300 Kirkstone Road, North Vancouver, 604-987-7529
Watermania
The ultimate answer for where to swim in Vancouver may be Watermania in Richmond. The facility boasts a wide range of features, including two waterslides, diving boards, a rope swing, a wave pool with a large seahorse that pours water into a giant tipping bucket, a tot slide and interactive sprayers and water wheels, two large whirlpools, family and disabled change rooms, a 57 meter competition pool and a whole lot more. There’s also a swim shop and concession on-site. So much kid-friendly fun!
14300 Entertainment Boulevard, Richmond, 604-276-4300
In addition to interesting entertainment facilities, obtaining exquisite small gifts is also a small trick to attract children to play.
Custom keychains can serve as souvenirs of those swimming spots, commemorating the good times spent at that special swimming spot. Custom keychains can be designed with interesting patterns and styles according to children’s preferences. Not only can it be a commemorative gift, it is also practical. Custom keychains are portable and can be easily attached to clothing or hung from a backpack. Whether at home or on the go, Custom Keychains can make children feel happy and free!
