Kitsilano Beach
Kitsilano Beach, affectionately known as "Kits" Beach, is a popular Vancouver destination situated on Cornwall Ave at the north end of Yew St, featuring the Seawall running alongside and Kitsilano Pool to its west.

πŸ“œ Popular Vancouver beach with swimming, sports, and scenic views.
πŸ–οΈ Features a concession, public washrooms, tennis, basketball, and a playground.

Why Go

🌊 Enjoy swimming with lifeguards on duty from Victoria Day to Labour Day
πŸŠβ€β™€οΈ Utilize the swimming raft for a fun dip
🎾 Play tennis or basketball on dedicated courts
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Family-friendly with a playground and accessible water wheelchair (seasonal, requires two attendants)
πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Walk or cycle along the scenic Seawall system
🍽️ Dine at the Boathouse Waterfront Restaurant
πŸ₯‚ Participate in Vancouver’s Alcohol on Beaches program (seasonal, starting May long weekend)
🐢 Explore nearby dog off-leash areas
πŸ„β€β™€οΈ Try windsurfing, skimboarding, or standup paddling

Why Avoid

🎣 Fishing or harvesting of bivalve mollusks (clams, oysters, mussels) is not permitted

πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking

πŸ…ΏοΈ Pay parking available via EasyPark at Kitsilano McNicoll and Kitsilano and Arbutus Street lots.

🚻 Toilets

🚻 Public washrooms available on-site.

πŸ›οΈ Managed By

πŸ›οΈ City of Vancouver and Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation

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