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SPORTS & ACTIVITIES
KITSILANO POOL
SWIMMING
(
www.vancouverparks.ca
;
2305 Cornwall Ave; adult/child $5.38/2.67; 7am-8:30pm Mon-Fri,
10am-8:45pm Sat & Sun Jun-Aug, reduced hours off-season; 22)
This giant, heated 137m
saltwater outdoor pool provides one of the best dips in town. It has a designated kids'
area, where young families often teach their sprogs to swim, plus some lanes so you
can practice your laps.
DIVING LOCKER
DIVING
( 604-636-2681;
www.divinglocker.ca
;
2745 W 4th Ave; rentals from $60, dives from $30;
10am-6pm Mon-Fri, 10am-5:30pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun; 4)
A long-established favorite with
local snorkelers and scuba divers, the Diving Locker is not just for experienced practi-
tioners. Along with its regular series of PADI training courses, there's a great introduct-
ory course ($100, including equipment) for first-timers. There are also specialist kids
courses for aquatically inclined youngsters.
WINDSURE ADVENTURE WATERSPORTS
WATERSPORTS
( 604-224-0615;
www.windsure.com
;
1300 Discovery St; 9am-8:30pm Apr-Sep; 4)
For
those who want to be at one with the sea breeze, Windsure specializes in windsurfing,
skimboarding and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) rentals and courses for a variety of
skill levels. Prices are reasonable (for example, one-day skimboard rental is under $25)
and the venue is inside the Jericho Sailing Centre, home of the city's recreational aquat-
ic community.
Novices are more than welcome here: the two-hour windsurfing introductory group
lesson ($55) is recommended. There are also lots of classes and activities for kids.
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