This Map Will Tell You Which Vancouver Beaches Are Safe For Swimming

The forecast this week looks like a HOT one! But before you hit the beach, you might want to check those swimming advisories. 

Luckily, there are a few handy, dandy websites with interactive maps that let you know which beaches are safe for swimming!

Vancouver Coastal Health has a great interactive map to let you know which beaches are safe:

https://www.vch.ca/en/service/public-beach-water-quality#wysiwyg--43441

So far they have issued 2 beach advisories for:

June 29, 2023 Sandy Beach Geometric mean exceedance: 212 E.coli / 100 mL  ≤ 200 E.coli / 100 mL
July 1, 2023 Kitsilano Point Repeat sample exceedance: 591 E.coli / 100 mL  ≤ 400 E.coli / 100 mL

 

And for other beaches here in the Lower Mainland, Fraser Health has their own interactive map!

https://www.vch.ca/en/service/public-beach-water-quality#wysiwyg--43441

Stay safe and stay cool this week!