Spanish Banks

Spanish Banks features three distinct sections along Northwest Marine Drive, offering sand areas and grassy fields next to English Bay.

The beach received its name in 1859 from Captain Richards of HMS Plumper, commemorating the 1792 meeting between English and Spanish explorers.

The beach hosts numerous volleyball tournaments with thirty sand courts in the eastern section and eight courts in the western part.

During summer months, certified lifeguards monitor swimming areas, and multiple parking spaces provide direct access to different sections of the beach.

At low tide, the water recedes up to one kilometer from the shore, creating extensive sand flats for walking and recreational activities.

Location: Vancouver

Address: Spanish Banks Beach, Metro Vancouver, BC, Canada

Website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/spanish-bank-beach.aspx

GPS coordinates: 49.27700,-123.21600

Latest update: September 6, 2025 21:34