False Creek was once a tidal flat natural estuary and its riparian vegetation acted as a buffer and for both run-off and tidal waters. Fresh water streams flowed into the area and created natural water filtration and flushing right up until the introduction of industry, most predominantly the rail industry. To accommodate its development, half of False Creek was filled to create trainyards.
The rise of industry resulted in the loss of False Creek’s natural flushing and filtration systems. Industrial operations discharged toxic materials directly into False Creek until about 1970, including high concentrations of cadmium, mercury, lead – which remain in the sediments today, mostly in the eastern end.
Keep your distance from other people.
Practicing social distancing is essential right now. Follow the advice of the health experts. If your community has asked that you remain indoors and away from others, do so. Heading to the beach should only be considered an option if social distancing practices can be followed. Spending a day in any crowded place is the worst thing we can do for our most vulnerable right now and will counter the efforts to curb the virus’ spread.
For more information, please visit the World Health Organization public resource on COVID-19.
- Met water quality standards less than 60% of the time
Historical Status
Keep your distance from other people.
Practicing social distancing is essential right now. Follow the advice of the health experts. If your community has asked that you remain indoors and away from others, do so. Heading to the beach should only be considered an option if social distancing practices can be followed. Spending a day in any crowded place is the worst thing we can do for our most vulnerable right now and will counter the efforts to curb the virus’ spread.
For more information, please visit the World Health Organization public resource on COVID-19.
- Met water quality standards less than 60% of the time
- Historical Status
False Creek was once a tidal flat natural estuary and its riparian vegetation acted as a buffer and for both run-off and tidal waters. Fresh water streams flowed into the area and created natural water filtration and flushing right up until the introduction of industry, most predominantly the rail industry. To accommodate its development, half of False Creek was filled to create trainyards.
The rise of industry resulted in the loss of False Creek’s natural flushing and filtration systems. Industrial operations discharged toxic materials directly into False Creek until about 1970, including high concentrations of cadmium, mercury, lead – which remain in the sediments today, mostly in the eastern end.
| Beach | Location | Water Quality | Water Quality | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||||
