New Seawall Path by Science World now open

For everyone who loves walking or biking around False Creek, get ready to use the new seawall path between Creekside and Science World, which is now open. 

“The Seawall is beloved by Vancouverites, and I am thrilled to see this new path open just in time for summer,” said Mayor Ken Sim. “A big thank you to the hardworking crews who got it done safely and quickly, and to everyone who patiently used the detours over the past few months.” 

The new seawall connection features two wide, comfortable, and separated side-by-side paths for pedestrians and cyclists. The western half of the new path is asphalt, and the eastern portion over the deck is a compacted gravel surface, similar to the Seawall near Vanier Park. 

"Our goal was to create a safe path that brings Seawall and Seaside Greenway users closer to the water," said Lon LaClaire, General Manager of Engineering Services. "Given that the equipment required to lay asphalt exceeded the safe weight limits for the deck, compacted gravel was chosen as the best material for a portion of the path." 

The new path is designed for long-term use and will remain in place for the years ahead while the City continues long-term planning for the safe deconstruction of the Expo Deck. The existing closed area of the deck will not reopen. For their safety, the public is kindly asked to obey signage in the area and stay out of the closed areas.

Expo Deck closure 

The Expo deck structures were built in 1984 for the 1986 World Expo, and for temporary purposes. The City had been planning to close the deck and deconstruct it starting in 2028 as part of a new design for a permanent waterfront park. However, due to the aging condition of the structure and in response to recent assessments, portions of the structure are no longer safe for public access. In February 2025, the City closed the Expo Deck south of Science World, including the portion of the Seawall path on the deck structure.