When is Cates Park/Whey-ah-Wichen open?
Every day, 6 AM–10 PM. Hours checked on 1 November 2026.
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ParkDollarton
Cates Park/Whey-ah-Wichen
- 4.62.3k reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 10 pm
North Vancouver waterfront park with beaches, forest trails, playgrounds, picnic areas and views across Burrard Inlet.
Quick answers
Cates Park/Whey-ah-Wichen in short
When is the best time to visit Cates Park/Whey-ah-Wichen?
It's at its best afternoons and evenings. Go near sunset for the light. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Cates Park/Whey-ah-Wichen indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Cates Park/Whey-ah-Wichen good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Cates Park/Whey-ah-Wichen cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Cates Park/Whey-ah-Wichen?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Cates Park/Whey-ah-Wichen?
About 2 hours.
Where is Cates Park/Whey-ah-Wichen?
4141 Dollarton Hwy, North Vancouver, BC V7G 1A1.
Is Cates Park/Whey-ah-Wichen wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking.
Is Cates Park/Whey-ah-Wichen dog-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed.
Status, rating and hours checked on 1 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 1:00 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
Nearly as good as its best, tomorrow 12 pm.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Open till 10 pm
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Feels 8° out there
10°
Clear
- Feels
- 8°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 6km/h
- 2pm
10° - 3pm10°
- 4pm8°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 10 pm- monday
- 6 AM–10 PM
- tuesday
- 6 AM–10 PM
- wednesday
- 6 AM–10 PM
- thursday
- 6 AM–10 PM
- friday
- 6 AM–10 PM
- saturday
- 6 AM–10 PM
- sundayToday
- 6 AM–10 PM
Usually busy at this hour
Hours checked 1 Nov
Where and how
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 2 h
- A walk
- Step-free entrance
- Dogs welcome
- Good with kids
- Good for small groups
- Good for couples
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 2.3k reviews
Known for
- Waterfront trails
- Beachcombing
- Picnic areas
- Kayaking
- Sunset views
- Picnics
- Nature walks
The feel
- Casual
- Lively
- Spacious
- Family friendly
- Tourists
- Pet owners
On offer
- Cycling lanes
- Picnic tables
- Public restroom
- Slides
- Swings
What people say
- People like:
- Visitors praise inlet views, wildlife, sunsets and relaxing waterfront outings.
Relaxing park with spectacular views of ships, birds, seals and the Burrard Inlet. Washrooms onsite. Pay parking in effect during March 1 - October 31.
If you enjoy watching sunsets, I highly recommend this place.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time