Canada may not be blessed with tropical climates, but that doesn't mean it's devoid of great swimming spots! From clear blue lakes to soothing hot springs, there are several places to take a comfortable dip in the Great White North.
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This summer, skip the local pool and head over to one of these 12 "secret" swimming spots instead:
Liard River
British Columbia
The Liard River flows in the northern regions of British Columbia, through the Yukon and into the Northwest Territories. Along its length is a secluded hot spring that is actually the second largest in the country.
@taylormichaelburkHorseshoe Lake
Alberta
Horseshoe Lake features beautiful cerulean-coloured waters nestled between towering cliffs and thick boreal forests.
@tannerbulmanLittle Manitou
Saskatchewan
Little Manitou is a small saltwater lake that is often referred to as the "Dead Sea of Canada." Its water is dense enough that swimmers can easily float on its surface.
Lundar Quarry
Manitoba
The Lundar Quarry is a beautiful body of water in the Interlake region that is lined by short, grass-covered cliffs.
@trailsmanitobaKatherine Cove
Ontario
Katherine Cove features Bathtub Island, a tub of water made of an enclosure of rocks in Lake Superior. The shallow waters often warm up in the summer, making for a comfortable swim.
@explore.ontarioJean-Larose Waterfall
Quebec
The Jean-Larose Waterfall can be found along a scenic looped hike in the Mont-Sainte-Anne area. The base of the falls is perfect for wading in the summer time.
@thevabanukMactaquac Cove
New Brunswick
Mactaquac Cove is an unofficial location that offers opportunities for a private dip in the water near the Mactaquac Dam.
Marble Mountain Beach
Nova Scotia
Marble Mountain Beach is a white sandy shore characterized by towering marble rock formations and crystal clear waters.
Thunder Cove
Prince Edward Island
Thunder Cove is somewhat like PEI's version of the Bay of Fundy, with reddish-brown sands and similar rock formations along its shore.
@carol42758La Manche Falls
Newfoundland
La Manche Falls is found along a 2-km trail that leads through a marsh, bog and mixed forest in the Newfoundland wilderness.
Takhini Hot Springs
Yukon
The Takhini Hot Springs are located just outside the city of Whitehorse and features pools of natural mineral water heated to 47 degrees C.
@chawooaaKraus Hot Springs
Northwest Territories
The Kraus Hot Springs are a rock pit pools within Nahanni National Park that are naturally heated by geothermal energy from the Earth.