Deep Cove, BC

CURRENT STATUS: Open! Current results show 18 E.coli/100ml.WATER QUALITY HISTORY:During summer 2014 this beach tested high for levels of E.coli on July 31st and from August 7th-28th. The area's water quality is affected by sewer outfalls. For more details visit: http://www.vch.ca/your_environment/water_quality/recreational-water/beach-water-quality-report/beach_water_quality_report BEACH INFO:Deep cove beach at Panorama Park is located in downtown Deep Cove and offers a rocky beach boat launch and picnic and barbeque area. While the park generally offers a decent amount of parking on weekdays (on the street and in the lot) on sunny weekends you may have trouble finding space. The view from the park at the water's edge past the pier towards the mountains is absolutely phenomenal and the view is considered to be a 'local secret.' Deep Cove is the name of both the community and bay in Vancouver's North Shore off a branch of the Burrard Inlet called Indian Arm. The area is the traditional territory of the Tsleil-Waututh and Squamish the Indigenous of the Coast Salish First Nations. This popular tourist area features quaint shops and cottages along the shoreline. AMENITIES:This area is filled with an array of restaurants hiking trails playgrounds and fields kayaking canoeing and public washrooms. Photographer credit: Mary Woodbury