Sunset Beach

Located at the mouth of False Creek, on Beach Ave between Bute St and Thurlow St, Sunset Beach is a less populated beach close to the West End and downtown Vancouver. It is close to the Vancouver Aquatic Centre and has access to the False Creek Ferry pier.

Features at Sunset Beach

On the Stanley Park Seawall system
Concession
Public washrooms
Designated quiet beach
Access to the False Creek Ferry pier
Pay parking
Lifeguards between Victoria Day and Labour Day (late May to early September)

Things to do at Sunset Beach

Volleyball

Vancouver has many options for playing volleyball. Find out about using indoor and outdoor volleyball courts, joining a volleyball league, or taking a volleyball course or workshop.

Seawall

Enjoy one of Vancouver's most popular destinations and take advantage of all there is to do and see along the Seawall! Download the map and learn more about this scenic path lining the city waterfront.

Vancouver Aquatic Centre

An indoor pool located in downtown Vancouver. Length: 50m. Diving board, diving tower, rope swing, slide, sauna, whirlpool, wheelchair accessible. 1050 Beach Ave, Vancouver, BC. 604-665-3424.

Sunset Beach Park off-leash dog area in Vancouver

Sunset Beach Park dog park

Dogs are allowed to be off leash from 6:00am to 10:00pm. Waterfront access. The park is located at 1204 Beach Ave in the bay behind the Vancouver Aquatic Centre east of the ferry dock.