Visitors \ Sports & Recreation \ Water Activities

Located on the spectacular Burrard Inlet, Barnet Marine Park is a favourite of water-lovers. Whether you prefer to be in the water or on the water, Barnet Marine Park is full of possibilities. You can launch your canoe, kayak or sailing dinghy from the shores of this sandy beach. Just across the water, you’ll see large freighters at work and other pleasure crafts navigating the choppy waters.

With a variety of water-based activities, Deer Lake Park is a favourite for residents and visitors. In the summer, you can rent a pedal boat, launch your own canoe, kayak, sailboat or rowboat on the lake – or simply enjoy sunbathing on the beach at the lake's east end. Paddling around the lake also offers an ideal opportunity to discover the park’s heritage and natural beauty.

With a placid lake and marshy shores, Burnaby Lake Regional Park is one of the most pleasant spots to canoe or kayak in Greater Vancouver. Located in the middle of the city, Burnaby Lake Regional Park is also a stunning wildlife sanctuary providing wonderful viewing opportunities. The lake was created by a glacier 12,000 years ago, and its shores were home to sawmills in the late 1800s.