Vancouver • Ocean Beach Caution Advised
Sunset Beach
Elevated Bacterial Count (Resampling). Elevated single-sample bacterial count following False Creek tidal exchange. Resampling in progress.
💡 Recommendation: Higher risk for infants, elderly, and those with open wounds or sensitive skin.
Latest Laboratory Test
142 CFU/100mL
30-Day Geometric Mean (Threshold: ≤ 200)
Single Sample: 280 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 | 107 CFU | 210 CFU | Safe to Swim |
| 2026-07-25 | 124 CFU | 244 CFU | Caution Advised |
| 2026-08-01 | 136 CFU | 268 CFU | Caution Advised |
| 2026-08-08 | 142 CFU | 279 CFU | Caution Advised |
| 2026-08-14 | 147 CFU | 289 CFU | Caution Advised |
Beach Amenities & Details
Situated at the mouth of False Creek near Burrard Bridge, known for peaceful sunsets and calm waters.
🐾 Dog-Friendly / Off-Leash
No (No Dogs on Sand)
🏊 Lifeguards On Duty
Seasonal (May–Sept)
♿ Wheelchair Access Mat
Accessible Mat Installed
🚻 Public Washrooms & Showers
Available
Great For:
Rollerblading Kayaking Casual lounging
📍
Getting to Sunset Beach
Transit connections, parking access, and GPS coordinates
🚌 Public Transit
Bus #23 (Beach) or Aquabus / False Creek Ferry.
🚗 Parking & Access
Paid parking lot at Beach Ave and Thurlow St.
🗺️ Navigation
49.2808° N, 123.1402° 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.