About
Cates Park / Whey-ah-Wichen is North North North Vancouver's largest waterfront park, spanning 1.3 km of Burrard Inlet shoreline with 4 tennis courts, 6 km of trails, year-round boat launch, seasonal kayak/SUP rentals, swimming beach, 2 playgrounds, and concession. Co-managed with Tsleil-Waututh Nation since 2001.
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Whey-ah-Wichen - ancestral Tsleil-Waututh village site
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Name means "facing the wind" in Salish
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Connection to Chief Dan George (actor/poet/activist)
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Totem poles honoring Tsleil-Waututh heritage
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Takaya Tours - Indigenous canoe eco-tours
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6km waterfront trail through coastal rainforest
Best Suited For
The Crowd
- 🧍Solo
- 💑Couples
- 👨👩👧Families
- 🧒Kids
- 👥Groups
The Occasion
- 🔹Casual Tennis
- 👨👩👧Family Outing
- 🧺Picnic
- 🔹Kayak Adventure
- 🏖️Beach Day
- 🔹Trail Walk
- 📷Photography
Park Information
Admission
Free
Sports & Drop-In
Find today's drop-in times
Live schedule of free & low-cost sessions at this facility.
Amenities
Not Available
Park Rules
What to Bring & Insider Tips
Insider Tips
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Book tennis courts through NVRC — 604-983-6318
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Paddling Centre open Fri–Mon in summer; midweek by reservation only
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Arrive early on summer weekends — parking fills up
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Picnic shelter bookable through NVRC for groups
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Dogs on-leash only (except upper trail section)
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Pay parking in effect — bring change or use app
What to Bring
Best Seasons
Location
Getting Here
4141 Dollarton Hwy, North Vancouver, BC V7G 1A1
🚇 Transit
While not on a SkyTrain line, the park is accessible via bus routes that travel along Dollarton Highway, connecting from major North Shore transit hubs. Plan for a longer journey if you're coming from other parts of the city.
🚗 Parking
The dedicated parking lot is a huge plus, but it fills up notoriously fast on sunny weekends and during events. Arrive early to claim a spot, or prepare to hunt for limited residential street parking.