Kick back at Kitsilano Beach

Chill out and practice some self -care at Kitsilano Beach

Beach finders. Hit “Kits,” the big popular Kitsilano Beach. Or you can discover unusual public pathways to the shoreline, known as the Kitsilano Natural Foreshore. If you start at Banyen Books, follow Dunbar south, the road comes to a dead end and you’ll see a bench or two. This alone is a nice place to sit and read, but if you hang a left you’ll see a little pathway and then stairs to the right that lead down to the ocean. It’s about a 6 or 7 minute walk. Depending on the tide, it’s a nice place to hang out. Important to know for sitting purposes: The rocks are often wet along Kitsilano Beach (that tide! those rainy winters!), so bring something dry to sit on.

Before ⎸Grab some new age reads at Banyen Books & Sound

After ⎸Brunch-time cassoulet at Medina Cafe

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Banyen Books & Sound

Vancouver

Open since December of 1970, Banyen Books and Sound is now “earthnested” at the corner of 4th & Dunbar in Vancouver, British Columbia. We are Canada’s most comprehensive metaphysical bookstore, offering a broad spectrum of resources from humanity’s spiritual, healing, and earth wisdom traditions.

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Kitsilano Beach

Vancouver

Kitsilano Beach, known as “Kits” Beach, is located on Cornwall Ave at the north end of Yew St.

The Seawall runs along side the beach and Kitsilano Pool is at the west side.

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Medina Cafe

Library District

Located in the Library District, Café Medina is a purveyor of fine Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, connoisseur-savvy coffee and sweet sustenance via the city’s best Belgian waffles.

Since opening in 2008, Café Medina has carved out a niche as a truly exceptional breakfast, lunch and weekend-brunch destination that effortlessly blends eclectic bistro fare, connoisseur-savvy coffee and sweet nourishment via the city’s best Belgian waffles.

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Kitsilano Beach

Sunset at Kitsilano Beach — Photo: Spencer Graffos (@spencergraffos)

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Located at the mouth of False Creek, on Beach Ave between Bute St and Thurlow St, Sunset Beach is a less populated and beautiful beach close to the West End and downtown Vancouver. It is close to the Vancouver Aquatic Centre and has access to the False Creek Ferry pier.

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Kitsilano Public Pool

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Kitsilano Pool is Vancouver’s only saltwater swimming pool. The outdoor summer pool is located near the beach, cafés, and neighbourhood of Kitsilano, so it is perfect for a fun summer’s day.