Kitsilano Beach
The busiest city beach on the south shore of False Creek, with views of the downtown skyline and the North Shore mountains, beach volleyball, and the longest saltwater pool in Canada.
Kitsilano Beach, known to locals as 'Kits,' is Vancouver's liveliest beach. In summer it fills with young people sunbathing, playing beach volleyball, and walking their dogs. From the beach you can see English Bay, Stanley Park, and the North Shore snowcapped mountains. The Kitsilano Saltwater Pool beside the beach is about 137 meters long, making it the longest pool in Canada. It is open in summer and charges admission. Behind the beach, West 4th Avenue has many cafés, yoga apparel shops, and outdoor brand stores. From downtown, bus 2 takes about 15 minutes, or you can walk about 30 minutes along the seawall from Granville Island.
Opening hours
All day (pool open seasonally)
Nearby sights
- English Bay Beach
- Granville Island
- Robson Street
- Stanley Park
- Yaletown
- Vancouver Aquarium
- Vancouver Art Gallery
- VanDusen Botanical Garden