Kitsilano Beach, Public beach in Vancouver, Canada
Kitsilano Beach is a public beach on English Bay in Vancouver's Kitsilano neighbourhood, known in Squamish as X̱epx̱páy̓em. It holds the Kitsilano Pool, a 137-metre outdoor saltwater pool open from mid-May to mid-September. At the northern end are a playground and beach volleyball courts, with tennis courts nearby.
The area was originally called Greer's Beach after Sam Greer, who claimed waterfront land in 1882 before the Canadian Pacific Railway took control. This early period shaped how the shore was developed and used in the years that followed.
The Squamish people called this place Xwupxpayʼem, meaning 'having red cedar' in their language. Today visitors gather here for informal activities along the shoreline and grassy areas.
The area has volleyball courts, a saltwater pool, playgrounds, and picnic areas spread throughout the beach. These facilities are easy to spot and accessible during daylight hours.
Kitsilano Pool measures 137 metres, making it Canada's longest swimming pool. It is filled with salt water and operated by the Vancouver Park Board, opening only from mid-May to mid-September, so it does not offer year-round swimming.
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