When is Waterfront Park open?
Every day, 8 AM–11 PM. Hours checked on 1 November 2026.
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Waterfront Park
- 4.61.6k reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 11 pm
North Vancouver waterfront park with picnic lawns, public art and Goldsworthy Pier overlooking Burrard Inlet and Vancouver.
Quick answers
Waterfront Park in short
When is the best time to visit Waterfront Park?
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 Waterfront Park indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Waterfront Park good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Waterfront Park cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Waterfront Park?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Waterfront Park?
About 45 minutes.
Where is Waterfront Park?
Block, 200 Esplanade W, North Vancouver, BC.
Is Waterfront Park wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking.
Is Waterfront Park 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 · 1:45 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 11 pm
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Feels 8° out there
10°
Clear
- Feels
- 8°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 6km/h
- 2pm
10° - 3pm10°
- 4pm9°
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 11 pm- monday
- 8 AM–11 PM
- tuesday
- 8 AM–11 PM
- wednesday
- 8 AM–11 PM
- thursday
- 8 AM–11 PM
- friday
- 8 AM–11 PM
- saturday
- 8 AM–11 PM
- sundayToday
- 8 AM–11 PM
Usually a little busy at this hour
Hours checked 1 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Waterfront Park
- 2 Tahini's Shawarma · 4 min
- 3 Seaside Doner Kebab · 5 min
- 4 Lonsdale Quay Market · 5 min
- 5 King Taps · 6 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 45 min
- Step-free entrance
- Dogs welcome
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for couples
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 1.6k reviews
Known for
- Skyline views
- Goldsworthy Pier
- Spirit Trail
- Picnic lawns
- Morning walks
- Sunset views
- Picnics
The feel
- Casual
- Spacious
- Lively
- Family friendly
- Tourists
- Pet owners
On offer
- Cycling lanes
- Picnic tables
- Public restroom
What people say
- People like:
- Harbour views, sunsets and city lights make it a peaceful place to relax.
Great place to enjoy sunny days Beautiful view for Lions gate bridge and part of stanly park Has really nice piers where a lot of people trying to catch crabs and fighting with seagulls which is actually very funny By the way for your…
Se détendre dans ce parc en fin de journée et voir les lumières de la ville s’allumer est magique. On peut même y voir des phoques en été .
Around The Shipyards
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowTahini's ShawarmaMediterranean · 4 min walk
Good nowSeaside Doner KebabShawarma · 5 min walk
Good nowLonsdale Quay MarketFood hall · 5 min walk
Good nowKing TapsRestaurant · 6 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time