When is Cates Deck open?
Open 24 hours, every day. Hours checked on 1 November 2026.
10° · Clear nowBest time: Tomorrow 12 pmThings to do in Vancouver
ViewpointThe Shipyards
Cates Deck
- 4.815 reviews
- Free
- Open now
A public waterfront deck between Lonsdale Quay and The Polygon Art Gallery with harbour views and space for community events.
Quick answers
Cates Deck in short
When is the best time to visit Cates Deck?
It's at its best mornings, 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 Deck indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Cates Deck good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Cates Deck cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Cates Deck?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Cates Deck?
About 30 minutes.
Where is Cates Deck?
Spirit Trl, North Vancouver, BC V7M 3J4.
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
- Best in the afternoon
- 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 quiet at this hour
Hours checked 1 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Cates Deck
- 2 Lonsdale Quay Market · 1 min
- 3 King Taps · 1 min
- 4 Catch 122 Cafe Bistro · 2 min
- 5 Seaside Doner Kebab · 2 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 30 min
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for couples
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.8from 15 reviews
Known for
- Downtown skyline views
- Waterfront seating
- Community events
- Sunset views
- Photography
- Nature walks
- Scenic views
- Waterfront
The feel
- Casual
- Quiet
- Spacious
- Family friendly
- Tourists
- Pet owners
What people say
- People like:
- Visitors enjoy downtown views, relaxing seating and summer community gatherings.
Nice place to relax and take in the view of downtown Vancouver. You can drink if that’s your thing and the large chairs are great on a sunny day. Often in the summer the city will have events here too.
Cates Deck in Vancouver is a scenic waterfront observation platform located in North Vancouver's Cates Park. Overlooking Burrard Inlet, it offers stunning views of the water, mountains, and passing ships. The deck features seating areas,…
Around The Shipyards
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowLonsdale Quay MarketFood hall · 1 min walk
Good nowKing TapsRestaurant · 1 min walk
Good nowCatch 122 Cafe BistroBrunch · 2 min walk
Good nowSeaside Doner KebabShawarma · 2 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time