Beaches and lakes in Vancouver for kids

4 kid-friendly places in Vancouver: beaches and lakes picked for families with babies, toddlers and school-age kids. 4 free. Open any spot in Tiny Trips for hours, parking and what parents say.

Kitsilano Beach

Kitsilano · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Busy city beach with volleyball courts and mountain views

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Spanish Banks

West Point Grey · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Wide, calm beach with huge tidal flats at low tide

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Buntzen Lake

Anmore · Free · Half day · Outdoor

Mountain lake with lakeside trails, a floating bridge, and paddling

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English Bay

West End · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Downtown beach known for its sunsets

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