When is SW Marine Drive Viewpoint open?
Open 24 hours, every day. Hours checked on 1 November 2026.
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SW Marine Drive Viewpoint
- 4.6193 reviews
- Free
- Open now
A roadside lookout on SW Marine Drive near UBC, with coastal views toward Iona and the Fraser River mouth.
Quick answers
SW Marine Drive Viewpoint in short
When is the best time to visit SW Marine Drive Viewpoint?
It's at its best mornings 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 SW Marine Drive Viewpoint indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is SW Marine Drive Viewpoint good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does SW Marine Drive Viewpoint cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book SW Marine Drive Viewpoint?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at SW Marine Drive Viewpoint?
About 15 minutes.
Where is SW Marine Drive Viewpoint?
4300 SW Marine Dr #4A6, Vancouver, BC V6T 2A3.
Is SW Marine Drive Viewpoint wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking.
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 good call right now.
Even better Thursday at 11 am.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- 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- monday
- Open 24 hours
- tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- thursday
- Open 24 hours
- friday
- Open 24 hours
- saturday
- Open 24 hours
- sundayToday
- Open 24 hours
Usually busy at this hour
Hours checked 1 Nov
Where and how
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 15 min
- Step-free entrance
- Good for solo
- Good for couples
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 193 reviews
Known for
- Sunset views
- Ocean views
- Ship watching
- Plane spotting
- Photography
- Nature walks
- Scenic views
- Walking trails
The feel
- Quiet
- Spacious
- Casual
- Tourists
- Couples
- Pet owners
What people say
- People like:
- Ocean sunsets, views toward Iona Park and a relaxing atmosphere.
Nice little view point with parking spots for three hours of parking and a really nice view. You can see Iona park.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time