Yes, hundreds of crazy Vancouverites really do go swimming in the freezing ocean the morning of January 1st each year! The festival takes place on three separate nights in late July and early August. To give you an idea of what English Bay Beach looks like, check out the following video.
It was taken in the late afternoon in the middle of May which explains why nobody is swimming or in their swimsuits. The video begins with a couple of youth walking along the sand by the water. Towards the end the video includes a degree view of the Inukshuk statue that was built for the Olympic Games. The final scene is from the rocky bit of beach just past the Inukshuk below the seawall.
Below are some tips to help you make the most out of your experience at English Bay Beach. TIP 2 : Get there very early on fireworks nights in the summer and park a ways away as the place can be a zoo with all the people — up to , on a good night.
Click Celebration of Light for more on the summer fireworks competitions at English Bay. One of the first restaurants in Vancouver to focus on the mile diet was Raincity Grill. Located on the edge of English Bay Beach, this restaurants serves up local fare with an amazing view. English Bay isn't really known for having any sort of wild nightlife, instead people in the area prefer to go for a nice dinner and finish off their night with a night cap, or stroll around the beach.
If you're looking for a glass of wine or something else to whet your whistle, The Sylvia Hotel has a charming hotel restaurant that is a great place to catch the sunset and relax. Feeling like getting some fresh air before hitting the sack?
The Seawall is an easy stroll along the beach that will leave you feeling rather zen before a good night's sleep. When traveling as a family, sticking to a budget can be really important and just because you're not staying at a five star hotel, it doesn't mean you're missing out on a comfortable bed and killer view. During the day there is an associated festival at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park with live music, food, and beer gardens. This is Vancouver's largest event of the year!
Celebration of Lights Fireworks and Festival info These statues are lit up at night! More info on Bicycle Rentals These bicycles have time restrictions on them. There are also some bicycle rental shops just up Davie Street that rent by the hour, half-day, and day. There is a paved roller hockey rink at Sunset Beach. There used to be a place to rent beach chairs, umbrellas, and towels at English Bay, but it is not around anymore.
So, there is no place to rent these items anywhere nearby. Sunset Beach is actually a couple of small beaches on the north side of False Creek near the Vancouver Aquatic Centre. These beaches tend to be less busy than English Bay Beach. Info and Photos of Sunset Beach Morton Park is a small park area across the street from the centre of English Bay beach. It is home to the A-Maze-Ing Laughter statues and some beautiful palm trees and flowers. Alexandra Park is a small park area across the street from the English Bay Bathhouse.
It is a large grassy area that has many huge trees which give it lots of shade. The Inukshuk monument at English Bay was put up just prior to the Olympics. It is a distinctive Canadian monument traditionally found in the Arctic north of Canada. Inukshuk Info and Photos Joe lived near this spot and was responsible for teaching thousands of Vancouverites to swim in English Bay!
Vancouver Aids Memorial Info More Info A-maze-ing Laughter is a series of giant men in various states of laughter! It makes everyone who sees it smile! It is popular to take your photo with these friendly giants! Peter Berg is a pencil artist that displays his work on the English Bay Seawall. On non-rainy days you can find him on a bench on the seawall in front of the Sylvia Hotel. He has amazing drawings including some of the Sylvia Hotel!
The The Swimmer is a piece of art located in front of the Vancouver Aquatic Centre. There are a number of restaurants, bars, and concession stands at English Bay where you can have some great food or a drink or an ice cream cone! This is a large craft brewery. Features at English Bay Beach Concession Cactus Club Cafe External web site, opens in new tab Public washrooms Beach umbrella and chair rentals Kayak rentals and storage Lifeguards Victoria Day to Labour Day, late May to early September Mobi-Mat accessible beach pathway Two water wheelchairs two attendants needed to operate, available Victoria Day to Labour Day Swimming raft with large slide Two sand volleyball courts Pay parking Note Not permitted: fishing or harvesting of crabs or bivalve mollusks for example, clams, oysters, mussels.
Looking for things to do at English Bay Beach? Seawall Enjoy one of Vancouver's most popular destinations and take advantage of all there is to do and see along the Seawall! Volleyball Vancouver has many options for playing volleyball. Parking EasyPark manages parking lots throughout Vancouver, including lots in parks, beaches, and theatres.
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