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Centennial Beach, located within Boundary Bay Regional Park at its most southerly point, is a popular summer locale with warm, shallow waters and views of snow-capped mountains and the city, as the beach is so shallow the water recedes several hundred feet away, also bringing hundreds of birds seeking food and curious beach goers combing [...]
On sunny days at Trout Lake Beach, you’ll find loads of young families taking advantage of the smooth dirt trails that circle Trout Lake (perfect for jogging and pushing strollers) and the two playgrounds complete with baby-swings, as well as a large number of dog-lovers out to treat their pets to a good run and [...]
Third Beach is one of Vancouver’s naturally sandy beaches, located close to the downtown core. Stanley Park’s forest looms behind this nearly hidden treasure of a spot, shielding dippers and tanners from urban noise. Third Beach is a great spot for quiet bathing, picnic suppers and sunsets. Third Beach is on the Stanley Park Seawall [...]
Second Beach is on the Stanley Park Seawall system. It’s here, just west of Stanley Park’s Lost Lagoon, where you’ll find a small sandy beach, a large children’s playground, picnic shelter and BBQ facilities, a concession, oceanside heated Outdoor Pool, is lifeguarded Victoria Day (late May) to Labour Day (early September), with Pay Parking. Second [...]
English Bay is the downtown core’s most populated beach, attractive to people of all ages. English Bay is on the Stanley Park Seawall system, has a concession, Cactus Club Cafe, Kayak rentals and storage, bbqs permitted, has a swimming raft, two sand volleyball courts and is life-guarded Victoria Day (late May) to Labour Day (early [...]
Sunset Beach, positioned at the mouth of False Creek, is a less populated jewel of a sandy spit close to the West End and the Downtown South/Yaletown neighbourhoods. Today, well behaved dogs will find an off-leash area to the south of the nearby Vancouver Aquatic Centre. Sunset Beach is on the Stanley Park Seawall system, [...]
Kitsilano Beach is definitely a happening place geared for the younger set, with a lovely outlook spanning from open bay, to North Shore mountains to Stanley Park. There are lots of activities here with something for everyone. Kitsilano Beach is on the Seaside Seawall system, has a concession, oceanside heated outdoor pool, tennis courts, basketball [...]
Jericho Beach Park is on the Seaside Seawall system, and has a large playing field area that is used for baseball, rugby, and soccer. There are five tennis courts, as well as swimming rafts, picnic tables, a concession and washrooms. Lifeguards patrol the beach from Victoria Day (late May) to Labour Day (early September). Jericho [...]
Locarno Beach is a lovely sandy beach, with stands of tall evergreen trees located nearby to cool users on the sunniest days. Locarno Beach has been designated a quiet beach for the pleasure of those seeking only the sounds of nature. Locarno Beach is on the Seaside Seawall system, quiet beach (no amplified music), has [...]
Although technically just one bank, the Spanish Banks beaches are divided into three sections: Spanish Bank East, Spanish Bank Extension, and Spanish Bank West. These beaches are backed by grassy fields, which make them popular for walks, family gatherings, picnics, soccer and volleyball games. Spanish Bank East is on the Seaside Seawall system, BBQs are [...]
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