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# Robert Lee YMCA

Vancouver, Canada

Friday, 25 October 2024

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## Early morning swim at downtown Vancouver YMCA.

Up early and off on a 15-minute walk across town to the Robert Lee YMCA.

You enter the pool hall from the first floor, where a balcony overlooks the pool below. The first thing you notice is the floor-to-ceiling glass wall, flooding the space with natural light and creating a calm, relaxed vibe. It’s the kind of setting that makes you want to take your time and enjoy the swim.

Knocked out an easy 2,000 yards at a steady pace, keeping things smooth and peaceful—no need to disturb the tranquillity. The pool itself isn’t flashy, but it’s clean, tidy, and has a modern, thoughtfully designed feel. There’s a large hot tub tucked between the pillars that I didn’t get around to trying, but it adds to the laid-back atmosphere of the place.

Overall, it’s a no-frills, well-maintained spot for a swim, with just the right balance of simplicity and style.

Things took a bit of a strange turn back in the locker room, though. After a quick shower, I found this massive bloke standing right by my locker, having a rather angry conversation ... with himself. Definitely not the kind of person you’d want to make eye contact with. Kept my head down and got changed; he then seemed to flash a knife at me — not in a threatening way, more like showing it off. Really odd moment and not what you’d expect in such a lovely city!

Made my way out and headed back to the Hilton. Later in the day, on a bit of a whim, jumped on a shuttle bus to the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park for their forest Halloween light show - thought it would be an hour or two then back, didn't expect to spend 4+ hours there! Honestly, it was absolutely brilliant—totally magical and a bit spooky at the same time. A proper unexpected highlight!

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### Pool Review

(50 / 100)

Vancouver’s a cracking city, and despite that bizarre locker room moment, it was another great day. The YMCA’s pool is a solid spot for a swim, and the Capilano lights? Highly recommended if you’re in town during October.

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### Swim Stats

- 2000y swim distance
- 1:26 pace / 100y
- Garmin Forerunner 965

### Pool Details

- Indoor pool
- Pool length 25y
- 6 lanes

Robert Lee YMCA

[955 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6E 0B1, Canada](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/map?pool=169)

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