About
West Vancouver's most popular beach and park — a sandy shoreline on English Bay with seasonal lifeguards, the 2.2 km seawalk to Dundarave, off-leash dog area, skatepark, tennis and pickleball courts, playground, and panoramic views of Lions Gate Bridge, Stanley Park, and downtown Vancouver.
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Ambleside Pierhistoric landmark, originally built 1913
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Centennial Seawalk1.7 km paved waterfront from 18th St to Dundarave
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Spirit Trail connectionbikes, boards, rollerblades
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The Boat Shedwaterfront food between playground and washrooms
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Keen Lau Fitness Circuitaccessible outdoor equipment on Argyle Ave
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Peter Sullivan Skateparkstreet-style with 2025 mural by Andrew Tavuciyan
Water & Swimming
Water Type
Ocean
Beach Type
Sandy
Swimming
Allowed
Lifeguards
June 23 - September 1
Best Suited For
The Crowd
- 🧍Solo
- 💑Couples
- 👥Groups
- 👨👩👧Families
- 🧒Kids
- 🔹Pets
- 🧓Seniors
The Occasion
- 🏖️Beach Day
- 👨👩👧Family Outing
- 💑Date Night
- 🔹Group Hangout
- 🔹Dog Walk
- 🔹Morning Exercise
- 🔹Sunset Walk
- 🧳Tourist Activity
- 🧺Picnic
Beach Info
Size
8 hectares
Admission
Free
Amenities
Beach Rules
What to Bring & Insider Tips
Insider Tips
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Walk the seawalk west to Dundarave for a scenic 2.2 km waterfront stroll
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The dog off-leash area is on the east end near the creek mouth — very popular with locals
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Parking can be very limited on summer weekends — come early or take transit
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The skatepark is near the east parking lot
What to Bring
Best Seasons
Location
Getting Here
1150 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC V7T 1B1
🚇 Transit
Due to unknown TransLink bus routes, specific public transit directions are limited. Ambleside Beach is accessible by walking or cycling the West Vancouver Seawall, which connects to other waterfront areas. Visitors may need to use a combination of bus services and walking to reach the beach.
🚗 Parking
Pay parking is available at Ambleside Beach. Parking lots can get very busy, especially on sunny days and weekends, so arriving early is recommended for a better chance of finding a spot.