Kitsilano Beach

Beach · English Bay (Strait of Georgia)
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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

12.4°C
Measured Oct 14, 2026, 5:00 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.

Interior Health beach advisories ↗

Sources

Nearby swim spots

English Bay Beach2 km12.4°CSwim Bay253 km14.8°CSun-Oka Beach Park257 km14.8°COkanagan Beach258 km14.8°C

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