![]() ![]() Keep an eye out because otters sunbathing seals that make an occasional appearance. When the tide is low you can scaled the rock path to the big rock island. Low tide is the best time to visit this beautiful beach. We suggest bringing a lunch and making a day of it. The small hike down leads you to an open view of what feels like a vast ocean. The parking lot can get full on a beautiful day, but there is ample parking just up from the parking lot. Lifting rocks and finding tiny crabs galore or leaving with a hand fulls of sea glass – it never disappoints. Lighthouse Park is one of our favourite places for tide pooling in Vancouver. Best Spots to See Ocean Kissed Treasure Lighthouse Park Marine life can be fragile, and protecting it from becoming entangled in the litter is important. We also suggest bringing a small bag to collect any trash that you may create or see. Snacks and water are a good choice too, and if you have a plastic container or bag, you can pick up any trash around the beach to help protect the sea life. Choose rain boots, water shoes or water proof type shoes and skip the sandals.īackpack or drawstring bag– you want to have your hands free so that you can balance as you move. Proper footwear– The rocks are slippery and barnacle can be very sharp so the right shoes are important. ![]() Sea-glass, empty crab shells left over from a seagulls’ feast make suitable objects for a beachcombers collection. Picking up rocks is encouraged to search for life underneath it gently place them back where you found them. A shell might look empty, but there is a good chance someone lives inside the shell. Do not take any shells or creatures from the tide pools for souvenirs they are sensitive to their environment. Remember to tread lightly so our oceans can keep sharing their beautiful treasure with us.īefore you start: Be mindful and respect the plants and animals. Bring a net and waterproof shoes to head out to these spots to see crabs, sea stars, and anemones. Make sure to check the tide times before you head out because the low tide is what helps create these beautiful little pools of sea life. We love exploring all the tide pools Metro Vancouver has to offer. Vancouver is teeming with beautiful places to explore nature with your kids. ![]()
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