About
A popular sandy beach in Boundary Bay Regional Park at Tsawwassen — one of Metro Vancouver's best family beaches with lifeguards in summer, extensive tidal flats to explore at low tide, volleyball courts, BBQ area, concession stand, and warm shallow water heated by the sun. Managed by Metro Vancouver Regional Parks.
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Bath-temperature water from sun-heated tidal flatsunique in Metro Vancouver
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30+ minute walk at low tide across the flats
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Part of Boundary Bay Regional Parksalt marshes and lagoons for nature exploration
Water & Swimming
Water Type
Ocean
Beach Type
Sandy Tidal
Swimming
Allowed
Lifeguards
Seasonal
Best Suited For
The Crowd
- 👨👩👧Families
- 💑Couples
- 🧍Solo
- 🧒Kids
The Occasion
- 👨👩👧Family Outing
- 🏖️Beach Day
- 🧺Picnic
- 🔹Relaxing
Beach Info
Admission
Free
Amenities
Beach Rules
What to Bring & Insider Tips
Insider Tips
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Check tide tables — at low tide the water retreats far out, at high tide there's excellent swimming
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Arrive early on hot summer weekends as parking fills up fast
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The tidal flats are amazing for kids to explore at low tide — crabs, shells, and marine life
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Volleyball courts are first-come first-served and very popular
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The concession stand has food and drinks in summer
What to Bring
Best Seasons
Location
Getting Here
12th Avenue and Boundary Bay Road, Tsawwassen, Delta, BC
🚇 Transit
Take the 601 or 619 TransLink bus routes to reach Centennial Beach. The nearest major transit hub is Bridgeport Station (Canada Line SkyTrain), where you can connect to these bus routes. The beach is a short walk from the bus stops along Boundary Bay Road, and offers easy access to the Boundary Bay Dyke Trail for cyclists.
🚗 Parking
Centennial Beach offers a free parking lot for visitors. This lot can fill up quickly on sunny weekends, so arriving earlier in the day is recommended for easier parking.