English Bay, Vancouver

Name: English Bay
Address: Vancouver, Canada

#114 among attractions in Vancouver

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English Bay is an open bay northwest of the Burrard Peninsula in British Columbia, Canada, extending from the headland between Siwash Rock and Prospect Point on Vancouver's Downtown peninsula in the northeast, to the northwestern tip of Point Grey in the southwest. The bay encompasses the coasts of Stanley Park, the West End, Kitsilano, West Point Grey and the University Endowment Lands, and makes up the southeastern portion of the Outer Burrard Inlet. There is a narrow inlet named False Creek at its eastern end. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 49°17'14"N, 123°9'41"W

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English Bay – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stanley Park, Lost Lagoon, Vancouver Maritime Museum, Burrard Street Bridge.

1.3 miNE
Sprawling urban park with scenic seawall
Stanley Park, Vancouver
34 min walk • Stanley Park, a verdant oasis in the heart of Vancouver, Canada, is one of the city's most prominent landmarks and a celebrated escape from urban life. This sprawling 405-hectare public park, bordered by the waters of Vancouver Harbour and English Bay, was officially...
1.2 miNE
Natural attraction, Nature, Lake
Lost Lagoon, Vancouver
30 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vancouver, Lost Lagoon represents an urban sanctuary that offers both locals and tourists a serene escape from the bustling city life. This tranquil lake, situated within the famed Stanley Park, provides a picturesque setting that is as calming...
0.9 miSE
Nautical history of the Arctic and Pacific
Vancouver Maritime Museum, Vancouver
24 min walk • The Vancouver Maritime Museum stands as a bastion of nautical heritage in the heart of Vancouver, Canada. Nestled in the picturesque setting of Vanier Park near the city's waterfront, the museum is dedicated to preserving and telling the story of the Pacific...
1.3 miSE
Bridge
Burrard Street Bridge, Vancouver
34 min walk • The Burrard Street Bridge is an iconic landmark in the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver, Canada. This historic bridge, which spans the False Creek inlet, is a testament to the city's architectural heritage and urban design.
1.1 miSE
City history from First Nations to today
Museum of Vancouver, Vancouver
28 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque setting of Vanier Park, the Museum of Vancouver (MOV) stands as a cultural beacon in the heart of Vancouver, Canada. This dynamic institution is dedicated to connecting people with the city's history, art, and culture through a diverse range...
1 miSE
Museum, Science museum, Observatories and planetariums
H. R. MacMillan Space Centre, Vancouver
27 min walk • The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, is an astronomy museum located at Vanier Park in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The museum was opened on October 28, 1968 containing a Planetarium Star Theatre.
1.2 miSE
Park, View point
Vanier Park, Vancouver
31 min walk • Vanier Park is a municipal park located in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, created in 1967. It is home to the Museum of Vancouver, the Vancouver Maritime Museum, the City of Vancouver Archives, and the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre.
0.8 miE
Monuments and statues, Sculpture, Public art
Inukshuk, Vancouver
21 min walk • Inukshuk is an outdoor inuksuk by Alvin Kanak, installed at Vancouver's English Bay, in British Columbia. The inuksuk's base has a tablet recording that it was constructed in grey granite, and was commissioned by the government of the Northwest Territories for its pavilion at Expo 86, and later given to the City of Vancouver.
1.5 miSW
Park
Hastings Mill Park, Vancouver
39 min walk • Hastings Mill Park is located on the waterfront in the West Point Grey neighbourhood of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and has recently received an upgrade from a joint partnership between the Vancouver Park Board and local landscape architects at PWL Partnership.
1.3 miE
Church
St. Paul's Anglican Church, Vancouver
33 min walk • St. Paul's Anglican Church serves the south-west downtown peninsula of Vancouver, British Columbia, alongside Christ Church Cathedral serving the north-east. Both parishes separated from St. James, the first Anglican Church in Granville, as Vancouver was then known.
1 miS
Beach
Kits Beach, Vancouver
26 min walk • Kitsilano Beach is one of the most popular beaches in Vancouver, especially in the warm summer months. Located at the north edge of the Kitsilano neighbourhood, the beach faces out onto English Bay.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to English Bay?

Nearby attractions include Inukshuk, Vancouver (21 min walk), Vancouver Maritime Museum, Vancouver (24 min walk), St. Roch Ship, Vancouver (24 min walk).

How to get to English Bay by public transport?

The nearest stations to English Bay:

Bus

Beach Ave at Bidwell St • Lines: 23 (22 min walk)
Davie St at Denman St • Lines: 23 (24 min walk)

Ferry

Maritime Museum Dock • Lines: False Creek Ferries Route 2 (23 min walk)
Aquatic Centre Dock • Lines: False Creek Ferries Route 1, False Creek Ferries Route 2 (34 min walk)

Trolleybus

Davie St at Denman St • Lines: 5, 6 (24 min walk)
Denman St at Pendrell St • Lines: 5 (24 min walk)