Comments on: Metro Vancouver Park Series: Cates Park

By: Who You Gonna Call? at Darren Fehrmann

Who You Gonna Call? at Darren Fehrmann — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:05:47 +0000

[...] we all drove up to Cates Park in North Van for an afternoon of kayaking. Takaya Tours has pretty good prices on kayak rentals and [...]

By: Nude Outdoor “Wreck”reation In Vancouver – Here’s The Skinny | Outdoor Vancouver

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:05:00 +0000

[...] Bollwitt has a poll going on her blog about people’s favorite beaches around the Lower Mainland. Spanish Banks, Jericho, Third [...]

By: Heather

Heather — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:20:28 +0000

Wreck Beach is absolutely amazing in so many ways, but, to be that close to the city with no visible signs of any commercial activity is what makes it so spectacular. The rain forest you walk through to and from is wild in and of itself. It’s definitely worth the hike.

By: urbanflute

urbanflute — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:52:51 +0000

Sadly I don’t know all of these beaches, however I’m glad to scroll down and see good ol’ Wreck Beach topping the list!

By: Karl

Karl — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:48:33 +0000

Cates is also great if you’re learning to scuba. Nice calm waters and easy walk-in beach access. Lots of seals in the area too

By: melissa

melissa — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:44:08 +0000

I loved going to New Brighton Park as a kid. We’d head down during the week in the summer and swim at the pool. I also loved going to White Pine & Buntzen Lake in Coquitlam. Still love packing up a picnic lunch/dinner and spending the day out there.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:54:12 +0000

My fav beach would be Spanish Banks, as it offers an awesome opportunity for skimboarding at low tide. Wreck Beach is a close second cause you can skim there anytime, but the trek down the stairs is brutal!

By: Jen

Jen — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:28:30 +0000

Wow, I had no idea that Wally’s burgers was still around, I went there as a kid! Thanks for the update.

By: Mandy Jansen

Mandy Jansen — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:31:06 +0000

Thanks for the series on the parks. I’ve visited a number of parks based on this series, actually! You’ve introduced me to some beautiful locations. I want to go visit this park now, too.