Can you swim in the ocean in British Columbia?

Vancouver's public beaches and waterfront access make it among the most liveable cities in the world. Our nine beaches – eight by the ocean, one by a freshwater lake – offer 18 km of beautiful outdoor space to sunbathe, swim, play sports, and picnic.



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The incoming tide at Kye Bay gently washes over the hot sand, making the ocean water an ideal temperature to swim in. And with its many shallow tidal pools filled with marine life, and soft sand perfect for building sandcastles, it's no wonder Kye Bay is known as one of the best beaches for kids.

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Tribune Bay, Hornby Island Tribune Bay's 1km long beach rolls out to meet shallow water and provides some of the warmest saltwater swimming in Canada.

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Rathtrevor Beach The shallow, and ultimately warm, waters at Rathtrevor provide the best swimming opportunities for young children. At low tide, that same shallow water area becomes nearly a kilometre-long stretch of soft sand leading out into the Strait of Georgia.

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Both Acadia and Locarno have topped the list of cleanest beaches every summer for four years running. Spanish Banks often makes the list, too.

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