Sunset Beach closed to swimming

13-Jun-2026

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Sunset Beach in Vancouver's West End neighbourhood is closed to swimming on June 12 after water sampling results showed high E. coli levels, health officials said.

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) said consecutive days of water sampling showed that levels of the bacteria far exceeded recommended guidelines at the beach.

Four other beaches in the city — English Bay in the West End, Third Beach in Stanley Park, Locarno Beach in Point Grey and Trout Lake in East Vancouver — are under investigation due to higher-than-expected E.coli sample results, according to VCH.

A spokesperson said swimming at those beaches aren't restricted as of afternoon June 12, and an environmental factor may be behind the higher-than-usual E. coli levels.