Stanley Park's Second Beach is the site of Vancouver's first ever draw and fill pool, which captured water from the ocean at high tide and, over a few days, heated up to the perfect swimming temperature.

Second Beach in Stanley Park is located at the junction of Stanley Park Dr and North Lagoon Dr next to Second Beach Pool, an oceanside, heated, outdoor pool. Barbeques can be used at nearby Ceperley Meadow and a picnic shelter can be reserved for private gatherings.

AMENITIES:

On the Stanley Park Seawall system

Concession

Public washrooms

Playground

Stand-alone barbeques allowed at nearby Ceperley Meadow

Picnic shelter (reservation required)

Pay parking

Lifeguards from Victoria Day to Labour Day (late May to early September)

Heated, outdoor pool

This beach is dedicated to Ida Greene who enjoyed many memorable days at Second Beach with her five boys.

Photo: Jerry Bowley - Flickr

The description above was copied from or heavily based on Swim Guide, with permission.

More Information

• Swim Guide - Weather and water quality for Second Beach and 8,000 other beaches.