We are a port city surrounded by ocean, so we are very lucky to have our pick of beautiful beaches to swim at. The City of Vancouver provides Lifeguards at these 9 beaches for a good part of the year. Whether you choose a vigorous cold water plunge for the exercise, a splash with the kids in the sea, or a game of volleyball in the hot sand there’s a beach for you. I chatted with a lady in Kits last year, towel in hand, who has lived there all her life. She’s 70 years old, and credits the ocean dip she has every day for her good health and beautiful complexion. Have a great time exploring a new beach in Vancouver.
#1. ENGLISH BAY BEACH
1700 Beach Ave, Vancouver
Lifeguards daily from Victoria Day to Labour Day
Kayak, Beach Umbrella and chair rentals
2 Volleyball courts in the sand
Washrooms
Concession
Large Slide and Raft
2 Water Wheelchairs
Restaurants & frequent Food Trucks
Pay Parking- Street
#2. KITS BEACH
1305 Arbutus Street, Vancouver
Lifeguards daily from Victoria Day to Labour Day
Volleyball courts in the sand
Washrooms
Concession
Basketball courts
Tennis courts
Playground
Swimming Raft
1 Water Wheelchair
Restaurants & frequent Food Trucks
Paid Parking Lot
#3. SECOND BEACH
Stanley Park
*Heated Outdoor Beach Pool
Lifeguards daily from Victoria Day to Labour Day
Washrooms
Concession
Playground
BBQ’s allowed beside at Ceperley Meadow
Pay Parking- lot
#4. THIRD BEACH
Fergusen Point- Stanley Park
Lifeguards daily from Victoria Day to Labour Day
Soft Sandy Beach
Washrooms
Concession
BBQ’s allowed
Pay Parking-lot
#5. LACARNO BEACH
4445 NW Marine Dr, West Point Grey Vancouver.
Lifeguards daily from Victoria Day to Labour Day
Concession
Parking- Free Lot & Street Parking
Picnic Tables
Volleyball courts- 6 soft sand
BBQ allowed
Designated Quiet Beach
#6. SUNSET BEACH
1204 Beach Ave by False Creek
Lifeguards on duty Victoriea Day to Labour Day
Concession
Washrooms
Street Parking
Access to False Creek Pier
Designated Quiet Beach
*location of the VSO free music on the beach
#7. SPANISH BANKS BEACH
Northwest Marine Dr at Tolmie St.
3 sections- EAST, WEST & Extension
EAST
Lifeguards Daily Victoria Day to Labour Day
Picnic Tables
Washrooms
BBQ permitted
8 Volleyball Courts
Water Wheelchair
*Spectacular Sunsets!
WEST
Lifeguards Daily Victoria Day to Labour Day
Designated Quiet Beach- No amplified music
8 Volleyball Courts
Picnic Areas
Off Leash Dog area
BBQ permitted
Water Wheelchair
EXTENSION
BBQ
Off Leash
Kiteboarding zone
#8. JERICHO BEACH
3941 Point Grey Rd – West Point Grey beside the Royal Van Yacht Club
Panoramic Views of west coast mountains & downtown skyline
Jericho Beach Viewpoint
West side for sailboats & windsurfers
East side for swimming
Concession
washrooms and changerooms
Water Wheelchair
Playing fields
Tennis courts
Soccor Field
Beach Volleyball
Swimming Raft
Parking-pay lot
Picnic tables with BBQ stand
Paid parking lot & street
Boat Launch
Boat Lessons & Rentals-
Windsure Adventure Watersports
-Watersport Lessons, Membership & Rentals of- Sailing Dinghys, canoes, windsurf, paddleboards, kayaks and surfskis.
#9. AMBLESIDE BEACH
1500 Argyle Ave, W.Vancouver
Across Lions Gate Bridge
Panoramic View of Stanley Park
views of the ships coming into Vancouver
Soft Sandy Beach
Lifeguards Daily June-September
Parking- FREE-Large Lot and angled to the beach
Washrooms and Changerooms
Picnic Tables
BBQ’s permitted
Large Kids Playground
Basketball court
Street Hockey area
Skateboard park
Dog park
Concession and nearby restaurants
Walking Seawall Path
Fishing Dock
Events all year round
