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Waterfront Park

โ€œNorth Vancouver's waterfront festival park and garden.โ€

Status DAWN TO DUSK ยท OPEN NOW
Area 200 Esplanade W, North Vancouver, BC V7M 3K3
Admission Free
Category Outdoor ยท Parks
200 Esplanade W, North Vancouver, BC V7M 3K3 Free
01

About

Perfect for a scenic sunset stroll, Waterfront Park offers stunning panoramic views of the North Vancouver skyline. Just steps from Lonsdale Quay Market, it's the ideal spot for a post-dinner walk, a casual volleyball game, or a quiet moment on the lawns while watching the SeaBus

  • Part of the Shipyards Districta revitalized industrial waterfront

  • Sand volleyball courts relocated to Harbourside waterfront

  • Stunning views of Vancouver skyline, Burrard Inlet, and coastal mountains

  • Adjacent to Lonsdale Quay Marketfood, shops, restaurants

  • SeaBus terminal for a scenic 12-minute crossing to downtown Vancouver

  • Waterfront promenade connecting to Spirit Trail

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Best Suited For

The Crowd

  • ๐Ÿ”นCommuters
  • ๐ŸงณTourists
  • ๐Ÿ•Dog Walkers
  • ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งFamilies

The Occasion

  • ๐Ÿ”นAfternoon Picnic
  • ๐Ÿ”นScenic Walk
  • ๐Ÿ”นOutdoor Recharge
  • ๐Ÿ”นSummer Festival
03

Park Information

Managed By

City of North Vancouver

Size

3 hectares

Admission

Free

04

Amenities

Parking
Washrooms
Picnic Tables
Benches
Water Fountain
Playground
05

Park Rules

๐Ÿ•Dogs
Leash Required
๐ŸšดBikes
Allowed
06

What to Bring & Insider Tips

Insider Tips

  • ๐Ÿ’ก

    The volleyball courts are first-come, first-served โ€” arrive early on summer weekends

  • ๐Ÿ’ก

    Take the SeaBus from downtown Vancouver for a scenic approach

  • ๐Ÿ’ก

    Lonsdale Quay Market has great food options after a game

  • ๐Ÿ’ก

    The Shipyards Night Market runs on Friday evenings in summer

  • ๐Ÿ’ก

    Parking is limited โ€” transit or cycling recommended

What to Bring

๐ŸŽ’Volleyball
๐ŸŽ’Sunscreen
๐ŸŽ’Water bottle
๐ŸŽ’Camera โ€” the views are excellent

Best Seasons

๐ŸŒท Spring๐ŸŒž Summer๐Ÿ‚ Fall
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Location

08

Getting Here

Block, 200 Esplanade W, North Vancouver, BC V7M 3K3

๐Ÿš‡ Transit

The best way here from downtown Vancouver is the scenic SeaBus, which docks right next door at the Lonsdale Quay terminal. The Quay is also a major bus exchange, connecting you to routes all over the North Shore.

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๐Ÿš— Parking

Street parking is scarce and often timed, so save yourself the headache and head for a paid parkade. You'll find several options in and around the Lonsdale Quay and The Shipyards, just a short walk away.

Get directions

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