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    4.4 (38 reviews)

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    Mari E.

    Luckily we could find free parking spot near Earl's restaurant. But nomally finding the spot maybe challenging here. What a pleasant and beautiful park! When I compared the beaches in Vancouver, here is more family, elder people and disabled people friendly. And people behave so nice. No trash and nor loud music. I felt more peaceful than in Vancouver. There is a wheelchair accessible spot on beach. It made me cry. Good cry. What a great idea! When I get old, I want to spend all day for crabbing here ;)

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    Michael D.

    This is a beautiful beach walk in West Vancouver. Take in views of the west side of Vancouver, Lionsgate bridge and the shores of West Vancouver. There are a variety of child friendly areas with playgrounds and sandy beaches. There are several washrooms located along the beach walk. If you are looking for a dog friendly area, there is a large area on the south east section of the park along the waterfront. There is a mini golf course nearby and The Boatshed, a great concession stand with a variety of breakfast, lunch or snack items. A must visit!

    Halei J.

    I really like this park, it's really beautiful and the people are quite friendly as well. I'm rarely in West Van but decided to bike here the other day. I know they used to allow bonfires here back in the day but not sure about now. There is a big field in the back as well as tennis courts. Parking is decent but like anywhere in the lower mainland when it's summer it's gonna be tough unless you get there early. There is also an off leash dog park as well. It is fairly easy to get to, just a few minutes after you get off the Lions Gate Bridge.....

    Enjoying my walk on this beautiful shoreline at Ambleside park
    Manbir R.

    Why wouldn't i give anything less than 5 stars to this side of west Vancouver. this place has little bit of everything. Lets begin; Courts to play games- Yes! First of all there are tennis courts, football court, hockey court n few more stretching out on all long road that leads to the entrance of the park. Park with greenery spread along the pedestrian pathway to walk n to cycle( two separated lanes ) - But let me tell ya , its not your regular park. In fact the whole edge of the beach has green pastures spread to small little gardens along the walking pathway. Its dog friendly. I would say regular dogs are buddies to each other n they enjoy beach too as i saw many of them in groups playing with each other. (Another adorable sight apart from the horizon of ocean) Residential property along with shops to eat or to purchase beachside munchies- many different places to grab a bite are walking distance here. Nice restaurants like carmelo restaurante , chef michel are pretty close by too. Very busy whole time but especially summers. Washrooms and beach side shop to purchase food are on the beach stretch which is gravel going down n then gets sandy along the water waves. Bring your food, get a chair or spread a mat n just enjoy the sun. Maybe plan a beach workout or making sand castles and just come , visit here yelpers n non yelpers. Yes u can play beach volleyball at non- covid times.

    Sky E.

    Favourite place in West Vancouver to watch the sunrise/sunset. The rocks beside the welcome figure landmark, would be the perfect spot to see Lions ate bridge, Stanley, and West Vancouvers residencies!

    Marje B.

    I love this beach/park! More importantly my dog Oscar loves it even more. We drive to here often. The off leash park is great, its packed with happy puppies especially on the weekends. I love the view of the ocean, Stanley park, and of course downtown Vancouver. Location is excellent!

    Lauren L.

    I remember walking the length of the beach here once. It's quite a walk. If you have the time to spend here, it's worth a visit. My last trip here reminded me of just how lovely this place is. It can be quite serene at times. There is the large wooden dock (a few have mentioned this in their reviews.). For some this is their dream place. The beach, the park, the dock, the West Van-ness of it all.. I used to have a business here years ago and I can still say that the people in this neck of the woods are very very nice. Come and enjoy an afternoon stroll and just relax. Or re-live your youthfullness and take a swing on a swing! There is ample parking and wonderful shopping just up the streets. You could literaly spend a day here and let all that work week stress wash away. I'll post up some pics.

    Roanna Z.

    At the end of 15th past Bellvue there's a perfect little park and the west side of Ambleside beach. Benches overlooking the beach with a view of the Lion's Gate bridge to the East. I sat on the flood wall watching the Salmon fishing boats scatter and part as a HUGE Cruise Ship passed, and then a smaller one less than 10 minutes later. This is a wonderful spot to wander around and feel the pebbles under your feet. Just up on 15th, (1 minute away) is Crema. One of the best cafe's on the north shore.

    Great view of Stanly Park and Vancouver skyline. Mostly rocky beach.
    Veronica Z.

    The highlight of this park is its view: open water, a lovely point of view of Stanley Park and Vancouver skyline crawling from behind it. The off-leash dog area is nice, although the big rocks and pebbles don't seem to be very comfortable to the doggies' paws. Some sand is closer to the side walk which is busy all the time. There is also a grassy area to let your dog run happily.

    The doggy beach
    Christine R.

    Ambleside Park gets lots of points for its location, views, and amenities. It has a huge beach, plenty of grassy fields, decent parking, and a seawall trail that is a link in the bigger waterfront seawalk from Park Royal Mall all the way out to Dundarave. Ambleside also has lots of rules: no riding bikes or rollerblading on the seawalk, and dogs must be walked only in specific areas. These rules tend to be enforced not by cops and bylaw officers, but by scowling West Van matrons, making it all the scarier to risk a transgression. But beyond all that, there are few better beaches to hang out on to listen to the waves roll in, and to wave bu-bye to yet another cruise ship heading out into the sunset. Ambleside also features a large welcoming statue that will surely provoke titters when you look at it from the right angle. What is it with the North Shore and these statues? I mostly come here for the off-leash doggy beach, which is big and features lots of logs and sandy spots where you can lounge while your dog tires itself out. For this, it's best to park behind Park Royal and walk down the trail; the restrictions on actually parking at Ambleside and being able to walk to the dog beach are too Byzantine.

    From the pier toward lions gate
    Brian S.

    Nice park easy access from Lions Gate Bridge via bikeway. Nice Pier's to look on on the landscapes. For some reason West Van is a good place to watch storms coming into town.

    Kenneth N.

    Almost 4 stars. Just a bit short compared to others in Vancouver but for West Van, it is nice enough. Not my usual habit of pulling here unless looking for parking on side streets here. Not overly crowded or rollerbladers or cyclists. Small sanded beach off to the left. Found more of an adult crowd but being a weekday, who knows if kids come out on weekends. Didn't notice any public washrooms. But what a view of Lions Gate and the water, as my pic deftly shows ;)

    The beautiful view from dog park

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    Review Highlights - Ambleside Park

    I love the view of the ocean, Stanley park, and of course downtown Vancouver.

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    Cypress Falls Park - April 13, 2025.

    Cypress Falls Park

    4.2(10 reviews)
    7.4 km

    Last month I went to Cypress Falls Park for the first time with my hiking group. Cypress Falls…read morePark is described as an easy hike, but we were all surprised at some of the steep inclines. To be honest, I didn't particularly enjoy myself the first time due to the unexpected inclines -- while I am able to hike inclines, some members of my group were expecting an easier hike (as that was how it had been described in guide books and online) and found it too challenging. Also, the trails weren't well marked, so we ended up going on the wrong trail. We didn't get lost, but we did not end up where we were expecting, and as a result of the steep inclines and veering off course, we didn't see much of Cypress Falls Park. It wasn't a bad hike, but it wasn't one of my favourites. Because of the disappointing experience, I planned another hike at Cypress Falls Park a couple of days ago. Now that I was aware of the conditions, I was able to warn members of my hiking group that it was not super easy hike, and I brought my recently purchased hiking poles, which were very helpful. I had a much better experience the second time, and I had the opportunity to explore many more of the trails, so I felt like I actually got to see Cypress Falls Park. Cypress Falls Park is isn't big, and the guide books accurately describe it as a 1.5 hour hike. Including walking at a fairly slow pace, stopping for a break, and stopping to take photos and discuss the differences between lichens and moss, it took us 2 hours, and we purposely took our time to lengthen the hike. There's nothing wrong with short hikes, but the transit trip there is not worth it. There is one bus, the #253, that stops minutes from the trail head, but it only runs once an hour, and due to the winding route, what would be a 10 minute drive is over 30 minutes by bus (and this is why people hate transit!). And this doesn't even include the long transit trip to connect to the #253 at Park Royal Mall. Is Cypress Falls Park nice? Sure, but it's not long enough or challenging enough for me to transit 1.5+ hours each way. And the first time I went, we had to wait 45 minutes for the bus back, but the second time we thankfully had a driver who could drive us all back to Park Royal. In summary, beautiful hike, but very short and not challenging enough, and while technically transit accessible, it's a pain in the ass to get to by bus. I recommend Cypress Park Falls for people wanting a short, easier hike (but who can do a few short, steep inclines -- people with mobility issues would find it challenging), and who drive or can get a ride. Other things things to note: the only washroom is a disgusting port-o-potty in the parking lot. (Although not as disgusting as the port-o-potties at Lighthouse Park.) [Yelp collections: Hiking]

    Lots of woods, big rocks and things to see. Stay on the trail or do a little off trail exploring.read more

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    April 13, 2025.

    Orcas Island Dog Park - Fenced-in field with covered seating area n plenty of water n dog toys!

    Orcas Island Dog Park

    4.8(12 reviews)
    71.2 km

    Posting a bit of an update to address a few complaints:…read more 1. There is now a lovely handicap accessible porta potty complete with pave stone pathway immediately to the right of the entry for the large dog area. 2. Yes, a few folks do sit in their vehicles while their dog is in the park. At least a couple of these people have health issues and cannot be with their dogs the entire time. We are a small community. We look out for each other. Please be understanding that sometimes there is more to the story than what you see. 3. I see more tourists not pick up after their dogs than residents. And let's face it, sometimes it's easy to be distracted speaking with friends, playing with other dogs, or engaging with visitors. If you find yourself at the park during a lull, there are several scoopers available. Grab a scooper, take a walk, and log some karma points. The smaller scooper is easier to dump into the bagged trashcans than the larger one (which requires a bit more talent). Or if you see a nearby singular poop that got missed, pick it up with a poop bag. We have a fantastic resource here. Cherish it. Take care of it, even if you are just visiting, And remember, with a little TLC m maybe we can hold onto this little doggie paradise for a long time.

    For a small community that's one heck of a park. The have everything except they are very short on…read morebathrooms. I understand ya have to deal with the homeless crap but 2 porta potty's NOT conveniently located.

    McDonald Beach Dog Park

    McDonald Beach Dog Park

    4.7(16 reviews)
    12.4 kmYVR

    This place is by far the best place in the city to go for your dog(s). My girl absolutely loves it…read morealways a great time.

    Took Hope (https://www.facebook.com/pages/HOPE/162320257253072) here for the first time today and…read morewe had a wonderful time. it was a bit too hot for us (28C) so we took it easy and made sure we spent a lot of time plunging into the cold river. To start, of all the dog parks i've been to since i've moved here, the people by far are the nicest. they spend a lot of time with their dogs and there are a lot of families here, which is really nice to see. Located just north (i believe) of the airport, there is a large parking lot and a short walk to the beach. there is a path going to the end (which we didn't get to) and while there is a lot of big rock separately the river from the beach, there are substantial cleared areas so the dogs have easy access to the water in several places. As it was so hot there were a lot of dogs in the water - however there was a fairly strong current so i wouldn't advise encouraging your dog to fetch unless they are good swimmers. I met a lovely lady when i first arrived who gave me a layout of the land. she said if i walked there during low tide there was a great area towards the end of the park (you could tell it was the end because there was a pirate sign) where we could walk out quite a ways. will look forward to spending more time there when the weather is a bit cooler!

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    Ambleside Park - beaches - Updated May 2026

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