Third Beach

Located at Ferguson Point in Stanley Park, Third Beach is a naturally sandy beach surrounded by trees that shield dippers and tanners from urban noise. This is a great beach for quiet bathing, picnics, and watching sunsets.

Features at Third Beach

On the Stanley Park Seawall system
Concession
Public washrooms
Barbeques allowed (subject to restrictions)
Lifeguards from Victoria Day to Labour Day (late May to early September)
Pay parking

Not permitted: fishing or harvesting of bivalve mollusks (for example, clams, oysters, mussels)

Things to to at Third Beach

Vancouver’s Alcohol on Beaches pilot wraps for the summer season

October 1 2024 - Alcohol consumption is no longer permitted on any of Vancouver’s beaches now that the Alcohol on Beaches pilot has concluded.

Vancouver Parks and Rec is ready to dive into another outdoor pool and beach season

May 18 2022 - We will open two of our outdoor pools, and staff beaches with lifeguards to help people enjoy time in and around the city’s waters this summer.

Stanley Park seawall now fully open to the public

April 27 2022 - The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce that the final section of the Stanley Park seawall has reopened.

Savour the convenience of mobile ordering with the new VanEats app

August 3 2023 - Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation, in partnership with Vancouver Civic Theatres, is pleased to announce the launch of the VanEats app.