Wreck Beach - Foreshore East is also known as Spanish Banks Off Leash Dog Area. Located just to the west of Spanish Banks main beach, this sandy beach has plenty of space for dogs and humans alike to run along the banks.
There are incredible views of the mountains across the Burrard Inlet.
Nearby parking is available at the Spanish Banks West Parking Lot B. This location is also just beside a popular trail which is often used for biking, running, and walking.
FIRST NATIONS HISTORY:
Wreck Beach, Foreshore East is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Musqueam First Nation. The Musqueam have lived on this land since time immemorial. This area was known as “Ulksen” or “the nose” as it described the shape of the extending portion of the peninsula. The land and waters here have always been a place of knowledge for the Musqueam, where they would educate and train their youth. The sea was used for canoe pulling and fishing, the forest for hunting and gathering, and the beaches for crabbing.
The Point Grey cliffs acted as a place of defense. The Musqueam had specially selected people who were called “runners” that would stand guard on these tall cliffs. They would be on the lookout for incoming invaders from the north, particularly the Squamish and the Haida of Vancouver Island and the Queen Charlotte Islands. The runners would have to decide if these incomers were friends or enemies, and would sprint through trails in the forests to alert their tribal members. If the incomers were deemed to be enemies, the Musqueam defense would counter the aggressor by embarking war canoes and warding off the invasion.
Photo Credit: Jeff Hitchcock - Flickr
Keep your distance from other people.
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.
- Passed water quality tests at least 95% of the time
Historical Status
Keep your distance from other people.
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.
- Passed water quality tests at least 95% of the time
- Historical Status
Wreck Beach - Foreshore East is also known as Spanish Banks Off Leash Dog Area. Located just to the west of Spanish Banks main beach, this sandy beach has plenty of space for dogs and humans alike to run along the banks.
There are incredible views of the mountains across the Burrard Inlet.
Nearby parking is available at the Spanish Banks West Parking Lot B. This location is also just beside a popular trail which is often used for biking, running, and walking.
FIRST NATIONS HISTORY:
Wreck Beach, Foreshore East is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Musqueam First Nation. The Musqueam have lived on this land since time immemorial. This area was known as “Ulksen” or “the nose” as it described the shape of the extending portion of the peninsula. The land and waters here have always been a place of knowledge for the Musqueam, where they would educate and train their youth. The sea was used for canoe pulling and fishing, the forest for hunting and gathering, and the beaches for crabbing.
The Point Grey cliffs acted as a place of defense. The Musqueam had specially selected people who were called “runners” that would stand guard on these tall cliffs. They would be on the lookout for incoming invaders from the north, particularly the Squamish and the Haida of Vancouver Island and the Queen Charlotte Islands. The runners would have to decide if these incomers were friends or enemies, and would sprint through trails in the forests to alert their tribal members. If the incomers were deemed to be enemies, the Musqueam defense would counter the aggressor by embarking war canoes and warding off the invasion.
Photo Credit: Jeff Hitchcock - 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 | ||||
