SWIMMING: On a hot August day a bracing dip anywhere in the Islands can feel fantastic, but here are a few pool locations and recommended saltwater swims: Pools: Poet's Cove in Bedwell Harbour has a very nice pool and hot-tub for marina guests with full shower facilities and poolside chairs. Otter Bay Marina on North Pender Island has a nice swimming pool with a special "adult swim" hour late in the afternoon.  The marina staff help to keep the kids entertained during the adult swim.  There is also beach for swimming in the bay. Ganges Marina on Saltspring Island has a rudimentary pool and hot tub on a floating dock.  It isn't Club Med but it's still a great way to cool down and lots of fun for the kids. Saltwater: Any bay that has less exchange of water during the tides will tend to warm up more.   Here are some examples: Pirate's Cove is nice for a boatside swim, but refer to our cautions section regarding the entrance to this cove. Montague Harbour seems to run a little warm too, probably because it is a largish area with modest depth. Pacific Yachting Magazine listed the following "Gulf Island Swimming Holes": Vesuvius Bay, Saltspring Island ("saltspring's warmest swimming hole") Dionisio Point, Galiano Island ("sandy beach and clear warm waters") Maple Bay, Vancouver island ("warm...private") Annette Inlet, Prevost Island ("secure anchorage has some of the warmest swimming water") Bennett Bay, Mayne Island  ("one of the best bathing beaches in the Southern Gulf Islands") Tent Island ("clear green water...sandy shores") Saturna Beach, Saturna Island ("clear emerald waters, clean quiet beach") Preedy Harbour, Thetis Island  ("easy anchoring...beautiful beach...clear water") Tod Inlet, Vancouver island  ("tops the list...perfect water...secure anchorage...beautiful surroundings)