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Photo: Honda Celebration of Light
One of Vancouver’s favourite family-friendly summer traditions, the 31st annual Honda Celebration of Light (HCOL), returns to English Bay Beach for three nights of fireworks extravaganzas as teams from Australia, Mexico, and the Philippines compete this year for the most dazzling pyrotechnic display lighting up the sky.
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From community pools to mega waterparks there are tons of waterslides around Vancouver for both family-friendly and adrenaline-pumping summer fun.
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10 Places to Ride Waterslides Around Vancouver
Lifeguard at Third Beach. Photo: Kate Milford
It can be tough to choose which beach to visit in the Vancouver area. But there’s a beach for everyone. Here are our picks for the best beaches for families, dogs, swimming, kayaking, volleyball, and lots more.
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Best Vancouver Area Beaches for Families, Dog Lovers, Kayakers, and More
Lifeguard at Third Beach. Photo: Kate Milford
As the weather starts to warm up and summer approaches, it’s time to hit the beach. Vancouver has lots of sandy shores to choose from including lots on the Pacific Ocean and a few on freshwater lakes. Here’s our list of 20 Vancouver area beaches to visit this summer.
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20 Vancouver Area Beaches to Visit This Summer
Plunge into 2019 by taking an invigorating dip in English Bay at Vancouver’s Polar Bear Swim on January 1st! One of Vancouver’s most beloved holiday season traditions, the Polar Bear Swim Club is in its 99th year, and is a fun (and free!) way to ring in the New Year.
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Plunge into 2019 at the Vancouver Polar Bear Swim
Image courtesy of Vancouver Beach Company
With the amazing weather in Vancouver lately, the best place to spend these long, hot days is next to the water. Beach bums in Vancouver know that one of the hottest spots in town is English Bay Beach.
A water slide and huge raft, beachside fish n’ chips, and non-stop people watching entertainment, English Bay Beach is the place to be in the summer. But, when you’re spending a day at the beach – usually you have to lug down a bunch of chairs, an umbrella, and a huge cooler with you.
Until now! There’s a new crew in Vancouver that’s working to upgrade your beach game in a big way… The Vancouver Beach Company has partnered with the Vancouver Parks Board to provide rental options for chairs/loungers and beach umbrellas for those who want to park themselves at the beach without having to deal with the extra baggage that usually comes with it.
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Life’s a Beach with Chair and Umbrella Rentals at English Bay
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For shade-seekers who still enjoy relaxing in the sand, good news was just announced! The Vancouver Board has officially approved a private company to rent out beach chairs and umbrellas at Vancouver’s most iconic beach: English Bay.
“The Vancouver Shade Company” has been approved to rent out beach chairs and umbrellas for those looking to enjoy a day at the beach without the threat of sunstroke. The company may also provide other items, including beach toys and sunscreens. This is a great option for people who don’t want to lug a big umbrella onto the bus (or a plane for that matter)!
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Umbrella and Beach Chair Rental in English Bay Approved for Summer
