Vancouver’s Kitsilano Pool opens for summer as city weighs future upgrades

Vancouver’s Kitsilano Pool opened for the summer season on Wednesday, drawing swimmers soon after the gates opened. The popular outdoor pool sits beside English Bay and remains a major seasonal destination for the city. City and park board staff say the facility faces longterm risks because it was built in a floodplain and wave hazard zone. They warn that sealevel rise and stronger storm surges could threaten the pool over time, and they have outlined three possible approaches for its future. The options range from a $40 million shortterm protection plan to a $300 million full replacement with expanded amenities. Staff have not made a final decision, and the proposal will move through the capital planning process before elected officials choose how to proceed.