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Visiting Kitsilano Beach and Kits Pool
Kits Beach faces downtown and the North Shore mountains across English Bay, with volleyball courts, a grassy park and Kitsilano Pool, a heated outdoor saltwater pool 137 metres long that opens in summer.
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Quick answer
Kitsilano Beach and Kits Pool is a beach in Kitsilano, Vancouver. Allow 2–3 hours; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Beach
- Area
- Kitsilano
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- free, outdoors, kids and views
- Best months
- July–September
About Kitsilano Beach and Kits Pool
Kits Beach faces downtown and the North Shore mountains across English Bay, with volleyball courts, a grassy park and Kitsilano Pool, a heated outdoor saltwater pool 137 metres long that opens in summer. It is one of the city's liveliest beaches on warm days.
Tip: Come for sunset, then walk the seawall to Vanier Park and the Maritime Museum.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 2–3 hours.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Kitsilano, beach, yoga studios and West 4th Avenue cafés.
Best time to visit Kitsilano Beach and Kits Pool
Kitsilano Beach and Kits Pool is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- July: 22°C (72°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- August: 22°C (72°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- September: 19°C (66°F) highs, about 7 rainy days, busy crowds.
For the view at golden hour: in mid-July the sun sets at about 21:14 local time (calculated for Vancouver).
When to visit Vancouver has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Kitsilano Beach and Kits Pool is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Stanley Park and the seawall and Granville Island.
- No. 19 of the 20 sights in our Vancouver things-to-do list.
- Listed in free things to do in Vancouver.
- A family favourite in Vancouver with kids.
If you like Kitsilano Beach and Kits Pool
- Stanley Park and the seawall — Stanley Park, Half a day
- Granville Island — Granville Island, Half a day
- Capilano Suspension Bridge Park — North Vancouver, 2 hours
- Canada Place — Coal Harbour, 1 hour
Staying near Kitsilano Beach and Kits Pool
Stay in Kitsilano ($$$) to walk here: beach, yoga studios and West 4th Avenue cafés. All areas to stay in Vancouver.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Kitsilano Beach and Kits Pool?
Plan 2–3 hours.
+Is Kitsilano Beach and Kits Pool free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Kitsilano Beach and Kits Pool?
July–September for the most comfortable weather. Come for sunset, then walk the seawall to Vanier Park and the Maritime Museum.
+Do I need to book Kitsilano Beach and Kits Pool in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Kitsilano Beach and Kits Pool good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Vancouver. Vancouver works well for families: beaches, Stanley Park, the aquarium and Science World are close together, the North Shore adds suspension bridges and mountain gondolas, and indoor options cover rainy days.