Kitsilano Beach
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Kitsilano Beach is one of the most popular beaches in Vancouver
, especially in the warm summer months. Located at the north edge of the Kitsilano
neighbourhood, the beach faces out onto Burrard Inlet
(geographical coordinates 49°16′26"N 123°9′18.4"W). The beach is home to the longest swimming pool in Canada, the salt-water outdoor Kitsilano Pool, operated by the Vancouver Park Board and open during the summer.
Toward the northern edge of the beach is a playground
and a number of beach volleyball courts.
In the local Indigenous Sḵwxwú7mesh language, it is called xwupxpay'em, which translates to "having red cedar".
In 2005 the old bath house structure was demolished and in its place a new, modern structure was built featuring the Watermark restaurant on top, boasting one of the best views in the city. Recently the Watermark building was sold out to a restaurant franchise called The Boathouse.
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
, especially in the warm summer months. Located at the north edge of the Kitsilano
Kitsilano
Kitsilano is an upmarket neighbourhood on the West Side of the city of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.Known colloquially as "Kits", this neighborhood is home to many yuppies, young families and students as well as yoga studios, organic markets, cafes and Vancouver's Greektown. The primary...
neighbourhood, the beach faces out onto Burrard Inlet
Burrard Inlet
Burrard Inlet is a relatively shallow-sided coastal fjord in southwestern British Columbia, Canada. Formed during the last Ice Age, it separates the City of Vancouver and the rest of the low-lying Burrard Peninsula from the slopes of the North Shore Mountains, home to the communities of West...
(geographical coordinates 49°16′26"N 123°9′18.4"W). The beach is home to the longest swimming pool in Canada, the salt-water outdoor Kitsilano Pool, operated by the Vancouver Park Board and open during the summer.
Toward the northern edge of the beach is a playground
Playground
A playground or play area is a place with a specific design for children be able to play there. It may be indoors but is typically outdoors...
and a number of beach volleyball courts.
In 2005 the old bath house structure was demolished and in its place a new, modern structure was built featuring the Watermark restaurant on top, boasting one of the best views in the city. Recently the Watermark building was sold out to a restaurant franchise called The Boathouse.