intermediate
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

English Bay

English Bay in Vancouver is a popular ocean beach in the downtown core with cool Pacific waters and visible mountain backdrops. The sandy beach and supervised swimming areas suit intermediate swimmers, though currents can vary with tide. Check tide times before swimming, as strong currents can develop during tidal changes.

English Bay

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English Bay

49.2859, -123.1435

Details

Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Type
ocean
Difficulty
intermediate
Coordinates
49.2859, -123.1435

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