If you’re looking to cool off this summer, the new book Swimming Holes and Beach of Southwestern BC by Alex McKeen and George Harwood offers an essential guide to the region’s best dips.

Swimmers and spectators are welcome to the 105th anniversary of the Vancouver Polar Bear Swim on January 1, 2025 at English Bay for the annual cold plunge.

Water sport options in Cranbrook, BC. From the white water of the Bull River to paddle boarding and swimming in the warm, glassy lakes of this East Kootenays destination.

7 Ways to Cool Down in Coquitlam This Summer: Spray parks, pools, shows, shopping, and icy sweet desserts, here are a few ways to enjoy Coquitlam and beat the heat this summer.

If you’re looking to participate in a Polar Bear Swim that isn’t over at the 95th annual event in English Bay this year you can participate in the 45th annual White Rock Polar Bear Swim. Photo credit: Tyler Ingram on Flickr White Rock Pier Polar Bear Swim Register for the White Rock Pier Polar Bear […]

The Vancouver Polar Bear Swim returns to English Bay for the 95th year on January 1, 2015. New Year’s Day 1939 + 2011. Archives# CVA 371-836 + Photo credit: Michael Kalus – Michael Kalus Print It was in 1920 that Peter Pantages created the club and the brisk ocean dip has been a New Year’s […]

The Vancouver Polar Bear Swim returns to English Bay for the 94th year on January 1, 2014. Update: If you’re looking for January 2015 events, find them here. New Year’s Day 1939 + 2011. Archives# CVA 371-836 + Photo credit: Michael Kalus – Michael Kalus Print It was in 1920 that Peter Pantages created the […]

Waterkeeper Swim Guide App – Water Quality Map Guide for Metro Vancouver: The Waterkeeper Swim Guide App will let you know the water quality of the beaches in your area by colour coding them with pins.

Vancouver’s outdoor pools open this weekend for the season, serving up refreshing summer fun and swimming lessons in our communities. The best part about Vancouver Park Board outdoor pools is that they are heated and they have one-of-a-kind seaside locations. Photo credit: colink. on Flickr Opening Saturday, May 18, 2013: Kitsilano Pool; Second Beach Pool […]

An alternative to the 93rd annual Vancouver Polar Bear Swim is the Penguin Plunge in North Vancouver. Presented by Deep Cove Outdoor and Deep Cove Kayak & Canoe, this frosty affair takes place at Panorama Park in Deep Cove on New Year’s Day. To participate, register at Panorama Park on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 starting […]