Ontario is home to the largest outdoor pool in Canada. You’ll find this massive swimming pool at Byng Island Conservation Area, and it’s only a short drive from Toronto.
You’ll have to embark on a 90-minute drive outside of Toronto to find this conservation area.
Though the weather has been nothing but wonderful recently in Toronto, it’s still too early to jump right into the waters at this conservation area. According to the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA), Byng Island Conservation Area is still closed for the season.
The park usually opens around May, and the pool in June. But it doesn’t hurt to start planning your summer adventures.
What to do at Byng Island
Byng Island provides access to the Grand River and Lake Erie for paddling, fishing, and sailing, according to its site.
It spans across 190 hectares and is made up of Carolinian forests, wetlands, and creeks, shares the GRCA.
But one of the area’s biggest highlights is its outdoor swimming pool.
Massive pool
It is two acres in size and can hold up to 1,000 people. And it even has a diving board!
For visitors aged four and older, a wristband is required for entry and costs $2.75.
Given the popularity of this pool, it may reach capacity, especially on hot summer days. You can check real-time capacity updates online before you visit.
According to its official site, the pool will tentatively be open from June 14, 2025, until Labour Day. But for updates on when it will officially open, we will make sure to keep you in the loop.
Though summer isn’t here yet, it sure does feel like it!
Byng Island Conservation Area
When: TBA
Where: 4969 County Rd. 20, Dunnville, Ont.
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