Third Beach, Natural beach in Stanley Park, Vancouver, Canada

Third Beach is a sandy shore on the western edge of Stanley Park featuring scattered logs across the sand that create natural seating areas. The beach stretches along the coastline with open views toward the water and surrounding landscape.

Third Beach lies at Ferguson Point in Stanley Park, the peninsula park established in 1888. The sandy shoreline at the park's western edge has kept its natural character since then, with driftwood logs resting on the sand where the forest meets the water.

On Tuesday evenings in summer, drummers gather on the sand at Ferguson Point for a drum circle that anyone can join or watch. The rhythm carries along the shoreline of Stanley Park.

A concession stand and washroom facilities are accessible via stairs near the shoreline, with abundant parking at Ferguson Point just above the beach. Bring a jacket as the area tends to be windy, especially in late afternoon and evening hours.

The western orientation creates excellent sunset views across the Pacific Ocean, especially when sitting on the fallen logs scattered across the sand. The setting sun casts warm colors across the water and often attracts photographers during the evening hours.