Kitsilano Beach Park

Kitsilano Beach Park sits on English Bay in Vancouver, with views across the water to downtown and the North Shore Mountains. Come for a swim, a walk along the shore or a picnic on the grass; beach volleyball courts and a playground add options for active days. The park’s outdoor saltwater pool runs beside the beach and has slides for young children. Sunset is a good time to take in the changing light over the bay, while a weekday visit is often quieter than a sunny summer weekend.

Beach and pool

Kitsilano Beach faces English Bay, with downtown Vancouver and the North Shore Mountains across the water. The sandy shore is suited to swimming, sunbathing and walks by the water, while grassy areas provide space for a picnic.

Beside the beach is an outdoor saltwater pool, reported at 137 metres long. It is heated and has slides for smaller children. Public swims and lap-swimming sessions follow different schedules, so check the pool timetable before you go. Advance booking is available for swim sessions.

Activities around the park

Volleyball courts draw players on sunny afternoons, and the park also has a basketball court and a children’s playground. You can walk or cycle along the Seawall to reach the beach. Dogs are welcome in the designated pet-friendly area by the water.

Fruit vendors sometimes set up near the pool, where a snack bar also sells drinks, popsicles and other snacks. On busy, hot days, parking can be hard to find. A weekday visit is a practical choice if you want a quieter stretch of sand.