When is English Bay Seawall open?
Open 24 hours, every day. Hours checked on 1 November 2026.
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English Bay Seawall
Discover Waterfront Walks
- 4.8154 reviews
- Free
- Open now
Waterfront walking promenade beside English Bay Beach, with bay views and connections toward Stanley Park.
Quick answers
English Bay Seawall in short
When is the best time to visit English Bay Seawall?
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 English Bay Seawall indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is English Bay Seawall good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does English Bay Seawall cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book English Bay Seawall?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at English Bay Seawall?
About 60 minutes.
Where is English Bay Seawall?
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1V1.
Is English Bay Seawall 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 · 10:30 am
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 morning
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Feels 7° out there
8°
Clear
- Feels
- 7°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 4km/h
- 11am
9° - 12pm9°
- 1pm10°
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 English Bay Seawall
- 2 Chicken World · 5 min
- 3 Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant & Brewpub · 5 min
- 4 Babylon Cafe · 6 min
- 5 Café Portrait · 6 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 60 min
- A walk
- Step-free entrance
- Usually no wait
- Good for solo
- Good for couples
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.8from 154 reviews
Known for
- Waterfront walks
- Sunsets
- Ocean views
- Beach access
- Morning walks
- Sunset views
- Photography
- Jogging
The feel
- Casual
- Lively
- Spacious
- Tourists
- Pet owners
- Couples
What people say
- People like:
- Scenic, relaxing walks with ocean and city views; sunsets and cycling are popular.
A great place for a walk! The mix of water and city views is truly beautiful and relaxing. Perfect spot to enjoy a peaceful urban walk.
Walking along the English Bay Seawall is such a simple joy. The path hugs the water perfectly, and every turn offers a new view—sometimes sailboats, sometimes people skating or biking. It’s peaceful in the morning, lively in the evening,…
Around Denman Village
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Chicken WorldFast food · 5 min walk
Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant & BrewpubBrewery · 5 min walk
Babylon CafeShawarma · 6 min walk
Good nowCafé PortraitBrunch · 6 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time