The False Creek Seawall is a waterfront walking and bicycle path that runs along the entirety of False Creek in Vancouver, Canada.
It runs from the Burrard Street Bridge to ScienceWorld then to Granville Island.
It connects with the English Bay Seawall.
The False Creek Seawall is approximately 10km long and takes about 60-90 minutes to walk it's entirety.
The False Creek Seawall is primarily 2 different paths, one for walking/running and one for bicycling that usually are right next to each other. Please be careful when crossing the bicycle path!
As you walk along the seawall you will have fabulous views of False Creek, marinas, ScienceWorld, and Granville Island!
You will pass numerous Parks, Marinas with yachts and charter boats, Restaurants, and Art works.
False Creek in Vancouver, Canada
The False Creek Seawall connects to the Stanley Park Seawall at the western end of Coal Harbour. This is part of over 20km of continuous seawall!
The Coal Harbour seawall is a popular spot for people to walk or run along. There are lots of benches to sit on if you get tired or want to enjoy the view.
The False Creek Seawall is an excellent place to watch the Nine O'Clock Gun fire off. The gun fires at 9pm every night from Brockton Point in Stanley Park. A great place to view the gun firing is from the seawall where Lightshed is located.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs) about the False Creek Seawall
These are the frequently asked questions about the False Creek Seawall.
Where is the False Creek Seawall?
The False Creek Seawall runs along the perimeter of False Creek in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
The seawall runs from the Burrard Street Bridge to ScienceWorld on the north side of False Creek then to Granville Island on the south side of False Creek.
Does it cost money to go on the False Creek Seawall?
No, the False Creek Seawall is free to use.
Additionally, the parks along the seawall are also free to use. Obviously, any restaurants or services you use along the seawall cost money.
What is the best time to visit the False Creek Seawall?
The False Creek Seawall is open 24 hours a day, but we recommend only visiting during the daytime until sunset. We don't recommend going on it late at night because it is not very well lit and there are not many people on it after dark.
Where can I park near the False Creek Seawall?
ScienceWorld
Parking in Vancouver is difficult at most times. There is parking in the Yaletown, Olympic Village, and False Creek neighbourhoods near the False Creek Seawall. Additionally, there is a large parking lot at ScienceWorld which is at the mid-point of the seawall.
Can I get to the False Creek Seawall by transit?
Yes, the Main Street Skytrain station is located just across the street from the middle point of the False Creek Seawall at ScienceWorld. There are buses that go to Granville Island and Yaletown that are also close to this seawall.
