{"id":"beaches-vancouver-2026","name":"Best Beaches in Vancouver","category":"Beaches","location":{"city":"Vancouver","province":"British Columbia","country":"Canada"},"canonical_url":"https://bests.ca/best/beaches/in/vancouver","publication_type":"algorithmic","methodology_version":"beaches-v4","evidence_cutoff_at":"2026-08-24T12:00:00.000Z","published_at":"2026-08-24T12:00:00.000Z","maximum_positions":3,"positions_published":3,"positions":[{"rank":1,"entity":"Kitsilano Beach","entity_type":"Organization","descriptor":"Supervised ocean beach at Cornwall Avenue and Yew Street","best_for":"A lively beach day needing strong transit, facilities and mobility support","why_it_ranks":"Kitsilano leads for seasonal lifeguards, washrooms, concession, playground and sport courts, seawall access, a beach mat and water wheelchair. Confirm Vancouver Coastal Health water status, lifeguard hours, tide, parking and whether the separately operated pool is open.","decision_notes":["Beach mat and water wheelchair","Seasonal lifeguards","Pool separated"],"profile_url":"https://bests.ca/best/beaches/in/vancouver/profile/kitsilano-beach-vancouver","verification_url":"https://bests.ca/verify/beaches-vancouver-2026/kitsilano-beach-vancouver","bests_score":null,"confidence":null,"proof_index":null,"consensus":null},{"rank":2,"entity":"Spanish Banks Beach","entity_type":"Organization","descriptor":"Large tidal beach along Northwest Marine Drive","best_for":"Groups wanting more space, broad low-tide shoreline and picnic lawns","why_it_ranks":"Spanish Banks ranks second for extensive sand at low tide, picnic space and a seasonal water wheelchair. Tidal distance, mud, wind and more limited rapid-transit access affect fit; check water quality, tide, lifeguards, concession and parking.","decision_notes":["Broad low-tide shoreline","Picnic space","Tide materially changes visit"],"profile_url":"https://bests.ca/best/beaches/in/vancouver/profile/spanish-banks-beach-vancouver","verification_url":"https://bests.ca/verify/beaches-vancouver-2026/spanish-banks-beach-vancouver","bests_score":null,"confidence":null,"proof_index":null,"consensus":null},{"rank":3,"entity":"Second Beach","entity_type":"Organization","descriptor":"Supervised Stanley Park beach near the western seawall","best_for":"A family beach stop combined with Stanley Park walking or cycling","why_it_ranks":"Second Beach earns third for lifeguards, washrooms, play and seawall connections plus seasonal adaptive equipment. Confirm water quality, pool ticket and status, parking or transit, seawall closures and the exact supervised zone.","decision_notes":["Stanley Park connection","Seasonal supervision","Pool is a separate facility"],"profile_url":"https://bests.ca/best/beaches/in/vancouver/profile/second-beach-vancouver","verification_url":"https://bests.ca/verify/beaches-vancouver-2026/second-beach-vancouver","bests_score":null,"confidence":null,"proof_index":null,"consensus":null}],"interpretation":"Null metrics have not been published. A Bests list may contain fewer than three positions when the evidence gate does not support another entry."}