Once known as Greer's Beach, when it was owned by the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR), Kitsilano Beach is now Vancouver's most popular beach. The oceanside heated salt water pool opened as Canada's first and longest saltwater pool in August 1931 and attracts swimmers and sunbathers alike.
Kitsilano Beach, known as "Kits" Beach, is located on Cornwall Ave at the north end of Yew St. The Seawall runs along side the beach and Kitsilano Pool is at the west side.
FIRST NATIONS PLACENAME:
Skwa-yoos.
X?epx?pa?y?em in the Squamish language.
FIRST NATIONS HISTORY:
In the early 1930’s maps were produced to show the Squamish names for local beaches and landmarks, Kitsilano Beach was identified as Skwa-yoos. However, these maps contained place names that used English letters to represent sounds that are not found in English, but only in the Squamish language. The Squamish Nation updated Skwa-yoos to X?epx?pa?y?em, to reflect the correct pronunciation.
Kitsilano Beach is located in the Kitsilano neighbourhood, which is named after Squamish Chief August Jack Khatsahlano (Xats'alanexw), who was a prominent Squamish Chief and notable Vancouver historian who shared Indigenous oral history with others.
AMENITIES:
Concessions
Public washrooms
Tennis courts
Basketball courts
Playground
Lifeguards from Victoria Day to Labour Day (late May to early September)
Pay parking
Waterfront Restaurants
Photo: rago_pago - Flickr
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Practicing social distancing is still essential. Only go to the beach if you are able to keep 6 feet or 2 meters away from others. Follow the instructions provided by your local health authorities. If your community has asked that you remain indoors and away from others, do so. Spending a day in any crowded place is the worst thing we can do for our most vulnerable right now and will counter our efforts to curb the virus’s spread.
Once known as Greer's Beach, when it was owned by the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR), Kitsilano Beach is now Vancouver's most popular beach. The oceanside heated salt water pool opened as Canada's first and longest saltwater pool in August 1931 and attracts swimmers and sunbathers alike.
Kitsilano Beach, known as "Kits" Beach, is located on Cornwall Ave at the north end of Yew St. The Seawall runs along side the beach and Kitsilano Pool is at the west side.
FIRST NATIONS PLACENAME:
Skwa-yoos.
X?epx?pa?y?em in the Squamish language.
FIRST NATIONS HISTORY:
In the early 1930’s maps were produced to show the Squamish names for local beaches and landmarks, Kitsilano Beach was identified as Skwa-yoos. However, these maps contained place names that used English letters to represent sounds that are not found in English, but only in the Squamish language. The Squamish Nation updated Skwa-yoos to X?epx?pa?y?em, to reflect the correct pronunciation.
Kitsilano Beach is located in the Kitsilano neighbourhood, which is named after Squamish Chief August Jack Khatsahlano (Xats'alanexw), who was a prominent Squamish Chief and notable Vancouver historian who shared Indigenous oral history with others.
AMENITIES:
Concessions
Public washrooms
Tennis courts
Basketball courts
Playground
Lifeguards from Victoria Day to Labour Day (late May to early September)
Pay parking
Waterfront Restaurants
Photo: rago_pago - Flickr
Beach | Location | Water Quality | Water Quality | |||
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Vancouver, British Columbia | Vancouver, British Columbia | Historical Status | ||||
Vancouver, British Columbia | Vancouver, British Columbia | Historical Status | ||||
Vancouver, British Columbia | Vancouver, British Columbia | Historical Status | ||||
Vancouver, British Columbia | Vancouver, British Columbia | Historical Status |
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