Burnaby • Ocean Beach Safe to Swim
Barnet Marine Park
Water Quality is Clean & Safe. Bacterial levels are well below federal health guidelines.
💡 Recommendation: Ideal conditions for swimming, paddleboarding, and water recreation.
Latest Laboratory Test
42 CFU/100mL
30-Day Geometric Mean (Threshold: ≤ 200)
Single Sample: 48 CFU (Limit: 400)
Tested on: 2026-08-14
30-Day E. coli Historical Trend
Weekly sampling results & regulatory threshold limits
200 Advisory Limit
| Sample Date | 30-Day Geo Mean | Single Sample | Water Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-18 | 32 CFU | 36 CFU | Safe to Swim |
| 2026-07-25 | 37 CFU | 42 CFU | Safe to Swim |
| 2026-08-01 | 40 CFU | 46 CFU | Safe to Swim |
| 2026-08-08 | 42 CFU | 48 CFU | Safe to Swim |
| 2026-08-14 | 43 CFU | 50 CFU | Safe to Swim |
Beach Amenities & Details
Burnaby premier saltwater beach overlooking Burrard Inlet and Belcarra, with mill ruins, picnic lawns, and dog beach.
🐾 Dog-Friendly / Off-Leash
Yes
🏊 Lifeguards On Duty
Unsupervised
♿ Wheelchair Access Mat
Accessible Mat Installed
🚻 Public Washrooms & Showers
Available
Great For:
Crabbing Picnics & BBQs Off-leash dogs Train watching
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Getting to Barnet Marine Park
Transit connections, parking access, and GPS coordinates
🚌 Public Transit
Bus #160 along Barnet Hwy with pedestrian overpass.
🚗 Parking & Access
Large free parking lot off Barnet Highway.
🗺️ Navigation
49.2909° N, 122.9222° W
Nearby Clean Safe Beaches
Verified safe waters within quick travel distance
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How Safety Status is Decided
Vancouver Coastal Health & Health Canada E. coli standards
Safe to Swim (Green)
≤ 200 geometric mean
≤ 235 single sample.
Caution (Yellow)
Single sample 235 – 400.
Beach Action Value triggered.
Advisory (Red)
Geometric mean > 200
or single sample > 400.
Unmonitored (Gray)
Off-season or no sample within 14 days.
Recreational season: May–Sept.