English Bay Beach

Beach · English Bay (Strait of Georgia)
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About

Beach Ave between Gilford St and Bidwell St, West End. Swim in the flagged area when lifeguards are on duty.

Getting there

Beach Ave between Gilford St and Bidwell St, West End. Swim in the flagged area when lifeguards are on duty.

Access & rules

Facilities

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

Accessibility

Mobi-Mat accessible beach pathway; 2 water wheelchairs (2 attendants needed, Victoria Day–Labour Day).

Today

12.4°C
Measured Oct 14, 2026, 5:00 AM PDT
📍 Reading from Entrance To English Bay, 15.8 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.

Interior Health beach advisories ↗

Sources

Nearby swim spots

Kitsilano Beach2 km12.4°CSwim Bay252 km14.8°CSun-Oka Beach Park256 km14.8°COkanagan Beach257 km14.8°C

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