Kitsilano Beach

Beach · English Bay (Strait of Georgia)
Kitsilano Beach
Nearby photo of English Bay, 0.2 km away: Francisco Anzola, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

About

Cornwall Ave at the north end of Yew St. Swim in the flagged area when lifeguards are on duty.

Getting there

Cornwall Ave at the north end of Yew St. Swim in the flagged area when lifeguards are on duty.

Access & rules

Facilities

  • Beach
  • Lifeguards (Victoria Day–Labour Day)
  • Washrooms
  • Concession
  • Playground
  • Swimming raft
  • Parking (paid)

Accessibility

Water wheelchair (2 attendants needed, Victoria Day–Labour Day).

Today

10.7°C
Measured Oct 26, 2026, 6:00 AM PDT
📍 Reading from Entrance To English Bay, 15.2 km from this spot. Closest gauge on English Bay (Strait of Georgia).
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada / Fisheries and Oceans Canada (MEDS) · station data · Depth: Surface (buoy hull sensor, typically ~0.5–1 m)
See temperature history on the map

Water quality & advisories

A temperature is not a safety rating. Check current swimming advisories before you go. Cold water can cause cold-water shock.

No AHS blue-green algae advisory for this lake was listed when we checked on 2026-10-26. That does not mean the water is safe.

Interior Health beach advisories ↗

Sources

Nearby swim spots

English Bay Beach2 km10.7°CSwim Bay253 km13.8°CSun-Oka Beach Park257 km13.8°COkanagan Beach258 km13.8°C

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