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Second Beach to English Bay loop

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British Columbia

Vancouver

Second Beach to English Bay loop

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Second Beach to English Bay loop

01:20

5.15km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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186 m

Stanley Park Seawall

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

The Stanley Park Seawall is a paved waterfront path that circles the edge of Stanley Park, offering continuous views of the ocean, mountains, and city skyline. This iconic section of the Vancouver Seawall follows the shoreline of English Bay and is popular with both walkers and cyclists. Gentle grades, wide paths, and frequent viewpoints make it one of the most scenic and accessible urban waterfront routes in Canada.

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1.56 km

English Bay Bathhouse

Highlight • Rest Area

The English Bay Bathhouse is a historic waterfront facility built in 1931 to replace earlier wooden bathing pavilions. Today, it offers public change rooms, restrooms, and lifeguard services right on English Bay Beach and also serves as a central hub for events like the annual Polar Bear Swim. Its concrete design is characteristic of early 20th-century beach architecture and beautifully complements the scenic waterfront promenade, and is a popular spot for both residents and visitors.

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1.80 km

Inukshuk at English Bay

Highlight • Monument

The Inuksuk, an artwork by Alvin Kanak, was commissioned by the Government of the Northwest Territories for their pavilion at Expo 86 and later donated to the City of Vancouver. The figure was set up after the fair in English Bay.
1188bidwell.com/journal/art-walk

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2.43 km

Sunset Beach

Highlight • Beach

As one can gather from the name this is a popular place to come watch the sunset over the water. There is a multi-use path running parallel to the beach and it can get quite busy so be courteous to the other trail users while visiting the beach.

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5.15 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.44 km

2.16 km

520 m

Surfaces

3.70 km

1.10 km

257 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Stanley Park Seawall

English Bay Bathhouse

Inukshuk at English Bay

Sunset Beach

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