Scenic & Romantic
Sunset Over Spanish Banks
The one Vancouver sunset where the sand goes on forever, the crowds go home, and the sky takes its sweet time.
Spanish Banks / NW Marine Dr
More infoScenic & Romantic
The one Vancouver sunset where the sand goes on forever, the crowds go home, and the sky takes its sweet time.
Spanish Banks / NW Marine Dr
More infoSpanish Banks is what you pick when you want space. At low tide the sand stretches so far you could half-convince yourself you'd walk to the North Shore, the crowds thin beautifully, and the skyline shimmers across English Bay at a respectful distance. Facing northwest, the sunsets here are slow, drawn-out spectacles. Bring takeout, check the tide chart, and stake out a log at the quieter west end.
Time the tide chart for the mirror-flat wet sand, bring a takeout dinner, and stake out a log at the quiet west end; this is the beach for space. Budget around 90 minutes, because it faces northwest and the sunsets run long. At low tide you can walk what feels like halfway to the North Shore with the skyline glittering across the bay.
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