Water activities

Deer Lake · Burnaby

A lake loop, painters’ studios, and a beach in the middle of Burnaby.

Harrison Hot Springs · Harrison

A long glacial lake with a sandy village beach, paddle boats, and mountains falling straight into the water.

Cultus Lake · Chilliwack

A warm swimming lake in a mountain bowl south of Chilliwack — the Fraser Valley’s summer weekend.

Anmore · Port Coquitlam

A long forest reservoir north of the Tri-Cities — swimming beaches, a floating bridge, and ridge trails.

Pitt Lake · Pitt Meadows

The largest tidal lake in North America — dykes, boat launch, and a wall of mountains at the north end.

Steveston · Richmond

Open dyke, cherry trees in spring, and a wind that kite-flyers treat as a feature.

Golden Ears · Maple Ridge

The swimming and picnic lake inside Golden Ears Provincial Park — mountains on both sides of the water.

Tsawwassen · Delta

A long Boundary Bay beach with tidal flats, a pool, and sunsets toward the islands.

Crescent Beach · Surrey

A village beach on Boundary Bay — pier, ice cream, and a walkable street behind the dunes.

Ambleside · West Vancouver

West Vancouver’s town beach — seawall, pitch-and-putt, and downtown sitting across Burrard Inlet.

Tsawwassen · Delta

South Delta’s outdoor waterpark — slides, a lazy river, and a full summer afternoon.

Lost Lake · Whistler

A forest lake a few minutes from the village — swim in summer, ski-tour the trails in winter.

Cultus Lake · Chilliwack

The valley’s classic slide park — loud, wet, and exactly what kids mean by a lake day.

Tsawwassen · Delta

A pocket waterfront park on the Tsawwassen bluff — stairs to the beach and a clean look at the Strait.

West End · Vancouver

The city’s sunset beach — tankers on the horizon and the Seawall at your back.

Point Grey · Vancouver

A wide, tidal beach looking back at downtown — fires allowed in the rings, mountains over the inlet.

Horseshoe Bay · West Vancouver

A marine protected area with emerald water, picnic lawns, and a tiny island at low tide.

Deep Cove · North Vancouver

Kayaks on a sheltered inlet and a short hike to a lookout over Indian Arm.

Golden Ears · Maple Ridge

Alouette Lake, big mountain trails, and Metro Vancouver’s wildest backyard.

Belcarra · Port Moody

A floating walkway, warm-for-the-region swimming, and a village at the end of the road.

Sea Island · Richmond

A long jetty into the Strait of Georgia and some of the best birding in the region.

The Spit · Squamish

A world-class kite and windsurfing site where the Squamish River meets Howe Sound.

Kitsilano · Vancouver

Saltwater pool, volleyball, and a downtown skyline across English Bay.

West End · Vancouver

十公里海堤、原生林，以及这座城市最出名的一圈。

Waterfront · White Rock

伸进 Semiahmoo Bay 的长木栈桥——同名的那块石头、散步道，以及让车停下的日落。

Stave Falls · Mission

A BC Hydro reservoir between Stave Falls and Ruskin — swimming, picnic tables, and a walk around the water.