Lumberman's Arch Pool - Stanley Park

The summer of 2013 looks to be one of the best ever. It's a great summer to cool off in one of Vancouver's outdoor swimming pools. Driving by some of these pools brings back lots of memories of cooling off in Maple Grove pool or Second Beach pool when I was a kid. Recently I drove around Stanley Park and thought how different Lumberman's Arch is now compared to when there was a swimming pool there instead of a water park. As a kid I never liked swimming in Lumberman's Arch pool because it was too cold. I don't really remember ever actually swimming in the pool. I remember standing in the pool up to my ankles shivering. 

Lumberman's Arch Pool 1971

This is picture of Lumberman's Arch Pool in 1971. In the distance the CPR ferry is heading to port. The CPR ferry terminal was located where the new Trade and Convention Centre is now. The CPR ferry went from downtown Vancouver to Nanaimo. I went on the CPR ferry a few times and really enjoyed it because the ferry went right under the Lions Gate Bridge. This picture is part of my father's slide collection.

Lumberman's Arch Water Park 2013

This picture is a view of Lumberman's Arch Water Park in 2013. A big change in the atmosphere since the pool was converted to a water park.