Whytecliff Park
Whytecliff Park
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This is a tiny cliffside park with access to the beach and scuba diving sites. Beautiful panoramic views of Howe Sound and Bowen Island can be found here, as well as grassy areas and picnic sites. It's a beautiful quick photo op for those visiting Horseshoe Bay.
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VncrCanada
Vancouver, Canada239 contributions
May 2022
This is one of the prettiest parks in metro Vancouver. At low tide the exploration to the little island is a fun adventure. Scuba diving is very popular here and fun to watch. The beach can be quite wavy and it’s rocky. The picnic area is sheltered from the wind. The view of Bowen island from the cliffs is spectacular. The canteen may or may not be open but when it is, the food is great, they even have home made pie sometimes.
Written October 22, 2022
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Gillian S
West Vancouver, Canada19 contributions
Sept 2019
Whyteciff Park is easy to get to and has beach (pebble), rocks, trees, play area, picnic area, and a really nice place to get something to eat and drink. The only negative is that is is popular and parking is not easy. If you are a qualified diver, the underwater scenery is also great once you get out of the actual bay.
Written February 2, 2020
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Nooshin F
West Vancouver, Canada117 contributions
Sept 2018 • Family
The are two roads reaching there , one is via highway the other is through a beautiful cliff road with ocean view.the park is not vast but unique in its own way. It has a beach and a great white cliff with seals and star fishes laying around. It was a Saturday that we went there and it was NOT crowded at all.some were sunbathing and some climbing . There’s a small playground mostly for very young children. I think the sea ought to be clear around this area as they were scuba diving teams there as well.
Written September 6, 2018
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montreal98 contributions
Aug 2014 • Family
We spent last August staying on the North Shore and all the beautiful beaches in West Vancouver were closed because of poop in the water. They were declared unsafe for swimming. It was kind of strange because people didn't seem to care and the media reports were vague about the cause. It remains a mystery as to how all that poop got in the water in the first place.
I just heard that Vancouver is going to allow boaters with fewer than 15 passengers to discharge their toilet tanks one mile from the shoreline. There are tons of boaters in Vancouver in the summer. I fear the beaches are going to become one giant stinking toilet.
There are also lots of freighters anchored in the harbour. Who monitors them for illegal sewage dumping?
Part of the attraction of visiting the waterfront parks of Vancouver is swimming. If the beaches are closed next summer during our visit - we'll have to choose another place to vacation.
I just heard that Vancouver is going to allow boaters with fewer than 15 passengers to discharge their toilet tanks one mile from the shoreline. There are tons of boaters in Vancouver in the summer. I fear the beaches are going to become one giant stinking toilet.
There are also lots of freighters anchored in the harbour. Who monitors them for illegal sewage dumping?
Part of the attraction of visiting the waterfront parks of Vancouver is swimming. If the beaches are closed next summer during our visit - we'll have to choose another place to vacation.
Written January 28, 2015
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Hawaiian Canuck
Vancouver, Canada2,094 contributions
Dec 2019
This is a great park to do a day trip to. Hop on the 250 Horseshoe Bay WEST VAN bus and get off at the park sign (ask the driver to let you know when the bus gets to it). its a beautiful wooded park on a peninsula in a wealthy residential area of West Vancouver.
Written December 27, 2019
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migachan
Vancouver, Canada287 contributions
Aug 2016 • Friends
I decided to go to Whytecliff Park because it is a known to have Harbour Seals. My friend and I took bus 260 ‘Horseshoe Bay’ from Granville St. and West Georgia street, just next to the department store, the Bay.
It is about a 30 minutes walk from the Harbour Park at Horseshoe Bay. I am not sure if there is a shortcut where we can cut through the coast line, but we just followed the road (Marine Drive), which went around a residential area. Part of the pedestrian road ends, so you should stay to the side, since it is at a winding point.
We were there during low tide so we crossed a path towards a 'island' and saw three seals sunbathing! No one disrupted them though a couple of the seals went back into the waters because some people got too close. The large rock on the island is quite slippery so be careful if you choose to climb it.
It is about a 30 minutes walk from the Harbour Park at Horseshoe Bay. I am not sure if there is a shortcut where we can cut through the coast line, but we just followed the road (Marine Drive), which went around a residential area. Part of the pedestrian road ends, so you should stay to the side, since it is at a winding point.
We were there during low tide so we crossed a path towards a 'island' and saw three seals sunbathing! No one disrupted them though a couple of the seals went back into the waters because some people got too close. The large rock on the island is quite slippery so be careful if you choose to climb it.
Written September 6, 2016
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Firouzeh1
Taby, Sweden206 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
I'm from the North shore and this was my childhood playground. It makes me so sad to see that the water all around Vancouver has been contaminated and is no longer fit for swimming (at least for now). We flew to Vancouver on July 2nd. There were signs saying that there has been an oil spill in the Burrard inlet on April 30th, but that the water is now safe to swim in. My husband got a very bad rash on his head and back after swimming in the water off Whytecliff. 3 days later, the news announced that Whytecliff park's waters are too contaminated for swimming...go for a picnic or to enjoy the breathtaking views. Don't swim!
Written July 20, 2015
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Fatjess
Nantwich, UK83 contributions
Aug 2019
Driving from Whistler to Vancouver, this was the ideal place to stop off and relax before hitting the city. We had to drive around the parking area a couple of times to find a spot, however, not too bad. There are some lovely open areas and great spots for looking over the bay. The beach was nice, not massive and busy in areas, however, we were able to find a few quieter spots. Clambering up the island was fun; views were great. We were also treated to a seal and cub.
Written November 2, 2019
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fearjac
92 contributions
Mar 2019 • Family
The weather held out for us as we made our way to Whytecliff. The sun was out and the views were spectacular. We were joined by a friend and her son who have never been here before and they really loved the scenery and trek. There are some steeper sections of rocky steps and gravel to be extra careful on.
We started at the main parkade by the concession booth (it was closed today) and headed west to the start of the trail (you will see a chainlink fence). Follow the beaten path and you will meander down to the shoreline. We brought lunch with us and this is a perfect spot to relax and views of the boats passing by. For those that scuba dive, this area is a popular one.
The tide was low enough we walked along the rocks (watch those ankles!) out to the large rocky island (Whyte Islet Park) where you can climb up to the top for even better views. The short climb is a bit challenging, a bit slippery at times and small children need go with adults. There are no barriers surrounding this rock island and extra care is needed.
Total time is about an hour if you don't stop. There are public washrooms beside the parking lot, picnic areas and grassed areas to sit and read/eat/play. Parking is free and fills up fast during the summer months/weekends.
To top the day off, w were greeted by a cute baby seal sunbathing!
A local gem.
We started at the main parkade by the concession booth (it was closed today) and headed west to the start of the trail (you will see a chainlink fence). Follow the beaten path and you will meander down to the shoreline. We brought lunch with us and this is a perfect spot to relax and views of the boats passing by. For those that scuba dive, this area is a popular one.
The tide was low enough we walked along the rocks (watch those ankles!) out to the large rocky island (Whyte Islet Park) where you can climb up to the top for even better views. The short climb is a bit challenging, a bit slippery at times and small children need go with adults. There are no barriers surrounding this rock island and extra care is needed.
Total time is about an hour if you don't stop. There are public washrooms beside the parking lot, picnic areas and grassed areas to sit and read/eat/play. Parking is free and fills up fast during the summer months/weekends.
To top the day off, w were greeted by a cute baby seal sunbathing!
A local gem.
Written March 27, 2019
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Sam C
Vancouver, Canada730 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
Very small beach, made entirely of large pebbles and stones, very rocky and uncomfortable to walk on. Once the tide starts rising, there isn't a whole lot of room to lay out.
There is not even a real path down the beach as it is covered in logs and driftwood.
The water is not that clean looking, a lot of driftwood and seaweed and general muddy look to it.
The parking is horrendous, the parking lot fills up quickly on a hot weekend and the overflow parking is treacherous to drive in with no lines and free form.
There is not even a real path down the beach as it is covered in logs and driftwood.
The water is not that clean looking, a lot of driftwood and seaweed and general muddy look to it.
The parking is horrendous, the parking lot fills up quickly on a hot weekend and the overflow parking is treacherous to drive in with no lines and free form.
Written August 1, 2018
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