English Bay Vancouver

English Bay Beach Park and the calm, warm waters of the bay lead into the Georgia Strait and Pacific Ocean. The warm climate and large sandy beaches, palm tree lined streets are loved by both residents and tourists.
Its main thoroughfares, Denman and Davie Streets, are lively, vibrant and decidedly upbeat. They cut through an area that manages to be one of the most densely populated districts in Canada, and yet, there's a certain calming presence about the place - it's easy to find yourself strolling along one of its quiet, tree-lined streets following the fragrance of the sea down to its expansive beach or sipping a cappuccino as you watch the world go by.

Stanley Park, Denman Street, and Robson Street provide an abundance of activities, shopping, restaurants and accommodations.

Recommended Downtown Hotels that give easy access to English bay and the surrounding area.

Century Plaza Hotel and Spa
Best Western Sands by the Sea
Lord Stanley Suites
Sylvia Hotel
Coast Plaza Hotel
Empire Landmark Hotel
Listel Hotel
Westin Bayshore Hotel
Pacific Palisades Vancouver
Rosellen Suites
Blue Horizon Hotel

Whether you are just spending the day in English Bay or have lived here for years, there is a lot to see around this area.

A popular swimming locale since the turn-of-the-20th-century, English Bay Beach is located along Vancouver’s Stanley Park seawall system. On a warm summer day, especially on the weekends, tons of Vancouverites and visitors of all ages gather along this strip of sand for a day of fun in the refreshing waters of English Bay.

English Bay Beach has all the amenities you need for a day in the sun, including a fully-equipped bathhouse and washrooms, concession stands for hungry beach-goers, kayak rentals, and nearby locations for preparing a family barbecue. The beach is lifeguard-protected from late May until early September, making it the perfect location for families with young children and beginning swimmers.

As an added treat, warm Sunday afternoons bring concerts to the Victorian bandstand that sits near the beach. English Bay Beach also plays host to two exciting annual events: the frigid Polar Bear Swim on New Year’s Day and the spectacular Celebration of Light fireworks competition each July/August.