whytecliff park

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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.

k_brodowich8

Hidden gem! Definitely not a big park but it has amazing views and is a beautiful walk. It is just off the sea-to-sky highway down by Horseshoe bay which is wonderful area. This park is not an easy walk with a groomed trail, its very windy and rocky and steep in a few parts.

FC178

This is a classic for us. We always take visitors to this park. Love to search for sea creatures among the rocks.

Peterprev

This park has lots of little hidden seating areas on the cliffs overlooking the ocean. Picnic tables and large play areas make this a perfect spot for families. In season there is a small restaurant stand that makes great burgers. There is also a small hill to climb that juts out into the bay but mind the tide or you will get awfully wet trying to get back..

theresehop09

Wish there was more parking. Wanted to go for a picnic but couldn't because there was nowhere to park. If I go back again will go earlier in the morning. There were lots of scuba divers there but I was told the visibility was poor

876GAv

Very disappointed that the water is currently so polluted here right now that it has been deemed unfit for swimming. You would think that the municipality of West Vancouver or Horseshoe Bay would look into this problem.

canadiantraveller711

Dogs allowed which is great. Lovely trails winding up and down to the sea. The causeway at low tide is spectacular. The concession serves a great ice cream.

bludso

Nice family oriented park with lots of park benches and tables. Great view out to the west toward Bowen Island. We could see scuba divers coming and going all day. Concession stand onsite. Great location for a wedding or photo shoot (as we saw while we were there). The only negative was that the parking lot gets quiet crowded and full on busy days. So come early on hot summer days to ensure a parking spot. Also it can be quite steep in some areas so it might be a difficult location to explore for someone with mobility issues, though the majority of the area is accessible.

sarahalta

I love swimming at Whytecliff Park because the water is usually crystal clear. It is quite cold but refreshing on a hot day. There are lots of people with scuba gear there too. Bring your snorkel and a picnic.

Katdek

A beautiful park where you can watch the ocean and ferries sail by . There is also a concession stand, covered picnic area and children's play area. You can walk down to the water's edge where at low tide you can walk to asmall island?rockformation. Great place for beachcombing, picknicking or relaxing.

katherinem517

This is a lovely beach setting and at low tide you can walk to an island. Picturesque. A must visit if you are needing to relax, grab a log and sit back and enjoy the view.

Paulpdjs

This is a unique park with great views, serious value for scuba divers and fun for anyone. All within a short drive from the big city! Great place.

rileyhuntley

Decent dive spot, not enough sea life to rate higher and the downhill walk to the shore. The concession makes it worthwhile though.

MarjorieRoseHill

A wonderful place to enjoy nature's beauty. Great picnic area. Lovely walks, A perfect for place for an afternoon of sight seeing.

Anyliz

My husband & I were so impressed with this park...more than what we expected. Beautiful cliffside views of the Pacific ocean & Bowen Island, a great pebble beachside and picnic areas. Seemed to be quite popular with the locals and parking may be challenging if you go later in the day. The drive along the way is also quite scenic...