English Bay Beach

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  • Address
    southwest foot of Davie St, West End
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  • Transport
    bus: 6

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Lonely Planet review

Whether it's a languid early evening in August with buskers, sunbathers and volleyballers sharing the beach, or a cold, blustery day in November with just you and a dog-walker staring at the waves, English Bay is a top West End highlight.

A great place to picnic, gaze at the freighters moored offshore and view golden sunsets - Stanley Park beckons next door if you fancy adding a seawall hike - this is also the home of the annual Celebration of Light fireworks festival . Check out the 6m stone Inukshuk here; an Inuit sign of welcome, it's been co-opted as a symbol for the 2010 Winter Olympics.