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6 Outdoor Pools In Toronto Where You Can Float Away Your Worries This Summer

Splash into summer!
Lead Writer, Travel

With lots of sunny days ahead, there's no better way to cool off than by taking a dip in the pool. If you don't have one in your backyard, you can head out to one of these spots around the city for some summer swimming. With lots of free public pools as well as patio swimming spots, you can float the season away at these places. Put on your sunscreen and spend the day at one of Toronto's outdoor swimming pools.

Last week, Toronto's swimming pools officially began to reopen as the city entered stage two. 

You can spend the summer poolside with your friends at some of these little oases. 

Cabana Pool Bar, one of the city's most popular warm-weather destinations, has transformed into a massive waterfront patio.

You can enjoy a meal and take a dip in the pool at this lakeside spot.

High Park is another perfect swimming destination. You can spend the day wandering through the scenic trails and cool off with a dip after.

If you're dreaming of feeling some sand beneath your toes, you can check out some of Toronto's beaches as well.

Put on your favourite swimsuit and float the day away at one of these outdoor pools.

Sunnyside Gus Ryder Outdoor Pool

Price: Free

Address: 1 Faustina Dr., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: With the largest capacity in the city, this pool has lots of room to splash around all season long.

Lavelle

Price: $45 + tax

Address: 627 King St. W., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: Located 16 stories from the ground, this rooftop patio and pool offer incredible views of the 6ix. Enjoy a meal and take a dip as you drink in the panoramic scenery.

High Park 

Price: Free

Address: 1873 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: Cool off after a long walk through the gorgeous park at this outdoor pool. 

Cabana Waterfront Patio

Price: Free for customers

Address: 11 Polson St., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: Toronto's largest waterfront patio boasts a clear blue pool you can drift around in after your meal.

Alex Duff Memorial Pool

Price: Free

Address: 779 Crawford St., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: Tucked away in Christie Pits Park, this expansive pool features a twisting waterslide. However, the waterslide is currently closed.

Giovanni Cabato Outdoor Pool

Price: Free

Address: 1369 St Clair Ave. W., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: You can take a dip as well as explore the soccer fields and park facilities nearby. The waterslide remains closed for the time being.

We strongly advise that before you go swimming or visit any location, you check the most recent updates on potential hazards, security, water quality, and closures. If you do plan to visit a location, respect the environment.

  • Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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