About
Sunset Beach in Vancouver's West End features beach volleyball, lifeguarded swimming, off-leash dog beach, roller hockey rink, the iconic Inukshuk sculpture from Expo 86, and is directly on the Seawall with a ferry dock to Granville Island.
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Off-leash dog beach — one of the few in Vancouver
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Free outdoor roller hockey rink on the west side
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False Creek Ferries dock for a scenic ride to Granville Island
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Summer pop-up plaza with ping-pong tables and ground mural
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Indigenous name I7iy'el'shn meaning 'soft underfoot'
Best Suited For
The Crowd
- 🧍Solo
- 💑Couples
- 👥Groups
- 👨👩👧Families
- 🧒Kids
The Occasion
- 🏖️Beach Day
- 🔹Casual Hangout
- 🔹Date Spot
- 👨👩👧Family Outing
- 🔹Morning Exercise
- 🔹Photo Spot
Park Information
Size
4 hectares
Water
Ocean · Sandy beach
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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Less crowded than English Bay Beach — especially on summer weekends
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For serious beach volleyball, head to Spanish Banks (38 courts) or Kitsilano
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The concession stand opens seasonally in summer
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Parking is extremely limited — transit, cycling, or walking recommended
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The off-leash dog beach is small but sufficient — near the Aquatic Centre end
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Alternative viewing spot for Celebration of Light fireworks (less crowded than English Bay)
What to Bring
Best Seasons