Of the five outdoor swimming pools in Vancouver, many would say that Kitsilano Pool is the cream of the crop. Situated directly on the water in the city’s trendy Kitsilano neighborhood, the pool—known as Kits Pool to locals—is a popular summer gathering place. At 137 meters (450 feet), it is the longest salt water swimming pool in North America; almost three times the length of an Olympic pool. Its waters are replenished by the changing of the tide. Kits Pool first opened in 1931. It cost around $50,000 to build, and…
