Summer is nearly here and soon we'll be hit with sweltering heat and sunshine! I know we're all super relieved to hear that, considering the long, chilling winter we experienced. Before long, we'll be wishing we had some cool relief from the summer heat that's coming. The best way to cool off when the summer heat is beating down on us is to hang out in a refreshing pool and on beaches! There are tons of pools and beaches that offer perfect spots to chill out during hot summer months. You may have heard of some of these already, but some of them you probably haven't. Check them out when the heat gets the better of you and you need a refreshing break! Sunny Side Pavilion View this post on Instagram soakin up some rays. actually candid thanks to @nathanbigec 😘 A post shared by Jessica Grossi (@jesgrossi) on May 23, 2018 at 2:53pm PDT Sunnyside Pavilion has been located in Toronto for over 100 years now and is one of our beloved landmarks. It's a super popular spot in the summer because of it's expansive sandy beach area and adjoining pool. You can also eat dinner or lunch at their restaurant! Lavelle View this post on Instagram Throw back #tbt A post shared by Kinobody (@gregogallagher) on May 17, 2018 at 11:29am PDT Lavelle is a popular rooftop bar that's also home to a big pool perfect for summer days. You can grab a fruity cocktail and some snacks then swim and tan the day away! Alexandra Park Pool View this post on Instagram Perfect day at #market707 #scaddingcourt #alexandraparkpool 💅🏽😎 @minimanicure A post shared by Mini Mani-VIP Mani/Pedi💅🏽 (@minimanicure) on Aug 15, 2015 at 10:29am PDT This is one of the best public pools in all of Toronto, located on the West End of the city. This refreshing pool is perfect to cool off on a hot summer day! You don't have to pay to enter and you can relax in the park as well. Thompson Toronto View this post on Instagram Projection sur cette ville magique du Canada à multiples possibilités. Je suis ravie d'immerger ici à la découverte de concepts nouveaux, de gens du monde et d'énergies cosmopolites. Toronto est une ville bien surprenante et innovante surtout. Travailler et prendre un court moment pour soi afin de s'inspirer. MERCI la vie 🙌🏻💕 A post shared by Alexandra Cyr (@cyralexe) on Jun 4, 2018 at 4:03pm PDT Thompson Toronto is another one of this city's best rooftop bars. You can swim in their huge outdoor rooftop pools with a refreshing cocktail while you stare out at the beautiful views of the city skyline in front of you! Hanlan's Point Beach View this post on Instagram Beautiful way to bring in my 29th birthday last night! Thank you @mattjholland1 🧡🌅 A post shared by Marios Nicolaides (@macnicolaides) on May 29, 2018 at 2:01pm PDT If you head over to the Toronto Islands, you'll find this fun beach. Here, you can choose to wear a bathing suit, or not, it's completely up to you! It's a cool place to check out on a hot summer day and go for a dip in the waters. Sheraton Centre Hotel View this post on Instagram Our swimming #pool is a perfect escape from the busy crowds of Toronto's downtown. #urbanresort #sheratoncentretoronto #toronto #hotelgym #SPGGold #spglife A post shared by Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel (@sheratoncentretoronto) on Jun 20, 2017 at 8:27am PDT Sheraton Centre Hotel has a gorgeous rooftop pool with tons of poolside seating secluded from bustling city life. You don't have to be a guest of the hotel to hang out at their pool; you can purchase a day pass to the pool for $30 or you can purchase a monthly membership to the pool and fitness facilities for $95/month. Alex Duff Memorial Pool View this post on Instagram Chilling #PoolSide with @mattcampagna after a morning #Swim at the #AlexDuffPool #NoFilter #ChristiePits #Toronto #SummerInTheCity #VacationEveryday A post shared by Melissa D'Agostino (@melissadags) on Aug 21, 2016 at 9:55am PDT The Alex Duff Memorial Pool is one of the best public pools in Toronto because of its 2-storey waterslide! You can hang out in the water and ride the slide all day long to bring out your inner child again. Cherry Beach View this post on Instagram #cherrybeach #toronto #ontario #beach #lakeontario #walkabout #travel #travelphotography #traveling #travelblogger #travelgram #cityofto #ilovetoronto A post shared by Nathan Sollman Photography (@mexxwellington) on May 10, 2019 at 7:30pm PDT If you want to relax on the sand this summer, Cherry Beach is a great option. It's full of fun water sports, cute dogs, and space to lounge out. Plus, you can take a dip in the refreshing water when you want to cool off. Donald D. Summerville Olympic Pool View this post on Instagram see ya next sum DDS🌞🏊🏼 A post shared by @ surakell on Aug 31, 2016 at 4:54pm PDT The Olympic Pool in The Beaches are a perfect spot to cool off on a sunny day. They have a huge adult pool plus a diving pool with a 5- and 10-metre diving platform! This is the ideal place to test your diving skills this summer. Radisson Admiral Hotel View this post on Instagram I love when I have first pick of the pool chairs! Lovely pool deck with a view of the lake @radissonadmiral #Toronto #breakation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #SATW #Sony #sonyimages #toronto #6ixgrams #the6 #dailyhiveto #inthesix #torontoclx #thankyoutoronto #6ixwalks #torontomind #torontoinsta #torontospirit #blogto #streetsoftoronto #toronto_boundaries #moodygrams #neverstopexploring #visualtoronto #trueto #torontomind #inside_to #hotel #pool #iceblue A post shared by Sharon Mendelaoui (@dailydream360) on Jun 3, 2018 at 5:50am PDT The Radisson has a great outdoor rooftop pool that's open to the public. If you're not a hotel guest, you can purchase a pool day pass for $45, that includes towel service and access to their showers and lockers. Riverdale Pool View this post on Instagram 💦sploooooooosh💦 📸@pcutt . . . . . . #water #waterslide #slide #fun #saturday #gay #funny #toronto #asianboy #gayasian #slippery #slip #boy #gayboY #gayasianboy #gay #speedo #gayspeedo #muscle #instagay #fit A post shared by M I N G 💪🏼👸🏻 (@ming_a_ling88) on Jul 15, 2017 at 1:41pm PDT Riverdale Park is definitely one of the best parks in Toronto to spend time at during the summer. The pool has a huge slide that's perfect for summer fun and crystal blue waters that are always clean and refreshing. Fairmont Royal York View this post on Instagram Long swim before dinner at the very grand Fairmont Royal York, Toronto. . . . #travel #myfeatureshot #guardiantravelsnaps #explore #wanderlust #wander #destination #photography #places #spaces #amazingplaces #amazingspaces #mytinyatlas #alwaysgo #themoderndayexplorer #instatravel #instapassport #travelgram #fairmonttoronto #hotel #luxurytravel #luxuryhotel #pool #poolside #toronto A post shared by Captain Monster Feet (@captainmonsterfeet) on Jun 6, 2018 at 2:30pm PDT The Fairmont Royal York is the ideal spot to hang out during the summer. It has a 50-foot pool, a wading pool, a whirlpool, steam rooms, and saunas - so it's basically a spa! Unfortunately, this spot isn't the cheapest since it's reserved for hotel guests. You can purchase a half year membership to their health club for $800. Bluffer's Beach View this post on Instagram Beautiful Scarborough park ☘️ #natgeotravel #natgeotravelpic #natgeoyourshot #natgeotravelphoto #natgeotravelpics #moodynature #gramslayers #cc5k #sharetravelpics #travelphotography #traveldestination #beautifuldestinations #omd_5k #lovetoronto#torontophotographer #color#ig_color #ig_shotz #ig_shotz_may18#sharecangeo#yourshotphotographer#canada🇨🇦#visualambassadors#earth#yourshotphotographer #imagesofcanada#explorecanada#cangeotravel#canadasworld#explorecanada#natgeo100contest#onsidecanada A post shared by 𝒜𝓃𝒶𝓈𝓉𝒶𝓈𝒾𝒾𝒶 (@anastasiia_khvostyk) on Jun 7, 2018 at 2:35pm PDT The Scarborough Bluffs are home to some of the most turquoise waters in the entire city! They have two different beach areas to lay out on, and you can take a refreshing dip whenever you get hot on a sunny day! This article’s cover image was used for illustrative purposes only.