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Outdoors Kitsilano, Vancouver

Kitsilano Beach

An outdoor spot in Kitsilano, Vancouver, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Sunset.

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Kitsilano Beach in Kitsilano, Vancouver
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Why go

Sandy city beach with mountain views and a long saltwater outdoor pool.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Vancouver, alongside 2 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Granville Island Public Market, 1.4 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Beaches
Neighborhood
Kitsilano
Price
Free
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Sunset

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Vancouver, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Granville Island Public Market

    Covered market under the bridge with fish, produce, bakeries and food stalls.

    Shopping · 1.4 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Stanley Park Seawall

    Ten-kilometre waterfront path around a forested park, with totem poles at Brockton Point.

    Activity · 3.0 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Miku

    Waterfront sushi restaurant known for flame-seared aburi oshi sushi.

    Food · 3.2 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Vij's

    Landmark Indian restaurant famous for lamb popsicles in fenugreek cream curry.

    Food · 3.4 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Gastown

    Oldest neighbourhood of brick warehouses, the steam clock and restaurants on cobbled Water Street.

    Sight · 3.7 km straight-line
  6. 6
    The Keefer Bar

    Dim Chinatown cocktail bar using teas, herbs and apothecary-style tinctures in its drinks.

    Drinks · 3.8 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Kitsilano Beach is a stop on our Vancouver, Whistler & Victoria route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Vancouver run from 5°C in December to 24°C in July; November is usually the wettest month. For Kitsilano Beach itself, we suggest: Sunset.

Modelled monthly averages for Vancouver from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Vancouver weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Kitsilano Beach, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Coordinates
49.27542, -123.15354
Destination
Vancouver, British Columbia

Kitsilano Beach: quick answers

How much time do you need at Kitsilano Beach?

Plan on about 2 hours at Kitsilano Beach. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Kitsilano Beach?

Our pick: Sunset.

Is Kitsilano Beach free?

Yes, we list Kitsilano Beach as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Kitsilano Beach?

Kitsilano Beach is at Kitsilano Beach, Vancouver, BC, Canada. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Kitsilano Beach?

Kitsilano Beach appears on Vancouver, Whistler & Victoria, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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