Where is the warmest place to swim on Vancouver Island?

Rathtrevor Beach The shallow, and ultimately warm, waters at Rathtrevor provide the best swimming opportunities for young children. At low tide, that same shallow water area becomes nearly a kilometre-long stretch of soft sand leading out into the Strait of Georgia.



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Surrounded by the chilling Pacific Ocean, Vancouver Island is a perfect location to dip into the cold water. In the winter months, average water temperatures range from 5 to 10 degrees Celsius, though surface temperatures can climb to 20 degrees in Departure Bay during the hottest months of summer.

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What you need to know: Eagles Lake is SMALL and often crowded with young children. However, since the lake is so tiny it warms quickly in the sun and can provide some of the warmest swimming around Victoria.

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The incoming tide at Kye Bay gently washes over the hot sand, making the ocean water an ideal temperature to swim in. And with its many shallow tidal pools filled with marine life, and soft sand perfect for building sandcastles, it's no wonder Kye Bay is known as one of the best beaches for kids.

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Savary Island off the Sunshine Coast northwest of Vancouver is a small slice of paradise. Just 100 people live on this tiny piece of land year-round, but it's a must-visit when the sun is shining. Savary Island has the warmest ocean waters north of Mexico thanks to a southern tide.

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Makunufushi Island, Maldives. The Maldives doesn't have a swimming season because the water is always warm enough (82 to 86 degrees) to dive right in and splash around. There are tons of gorgeous beaches, but we're partial to the private island of Makunufushi.

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The region has some of Canada's mildest winters and driest summers, with Victoria on the southern tip of the island being the mildest region in all of Canada. In fact, there have been some years where temperatures did not drop below freezing in the province's capital city.

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With over 200 miles of forested lakeshore, and fresh water so clean and clear you can see thirty feet down, Sproat Lake is a popular vacation destination on Vancouver Island.

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Sproat Lake And let's not forget about the crystal clear water, making it a perfect choice for all your freshwater adventures. Two Provincial Parks along Sproat Lake offer excellent camping opportunities, with Sproat Lake Provincial Park being a family favourite for many.

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