Private beac!

Wednesday, August 1

pe ge ye

cs

- North Shore News - 37
RENNES TRIER? AECLIRERO ECE

The West Vancouver shoreline is a public treasure-trove of hidden beaches

VIRTUALLY ALL of us have.
at one time or another, enjoyed
a sunny afternoon at one of the
more popular beaches in North
or West Vancouver.

By Bruce Methven
News Reporter

Our cravings for the oceanfront
ure usually satisfied by the wide
sandy panoramas at Ambleside or
Dundarave beach in West
Vancouver. or the family-oriented
North Vancouver waterfront parks
of Cates or Deep Cove.

Occasionally, however. most of

us seek out someplace a litte more
peaceful, more private, even seere-
tive.

There are many treasures for
beach explorers in West Vancouver.
Some are tiny gems hidden from all
but local residents (until now, that
is), while others are precious heir-
looms shared by all.

Most residents hiw that
Whytecliff Park is just around the
corner from Horseshoe Bay at the
end of Marine Drive. On the way
there next time, take a detour down
Dufferin Ave. and get acquainted
with Bachelor Bay.

Dufferin ends at a crescent-
shaped pebble beach that curves
along a cliff-lined bay facing
Vancouver Island. There’s room to
stretch out on the sand or go for a
short stroll along the water's edge.

As Canada's first protected
marine area, Whytecliff Park is pop-
ular with local divers who enjoy

All @ LEVOLOR’
products

50% off

offer ends
Aug. 30°94

NEWS photo Cindy Goodman

LIFE’S A beach for many North Shore residents this time of year. Options for a day ai the
water's edge range from well-known spots like Ambleside to secret spots known only to local

beach creatures.

seeing a wide variety of matine life
in a safe, undisturbed setting, The
attractions above the surface include
a snack bar, washrooms, play-
grounds and convenient parking
making a visit te Whytecliff easy
and enjoyable.

The next stop is Larson Bay

irseee 2

MER?

Offer ends Aug. 30/9.

and Draperies for over 8 years

317-949 Wast 3rd St.
2370 West 4]st Ave.
Squamish 892-5857

Whistler

984-410)

Vancouver 264-7255
932-6617

Park, just east of Whyteclif? along
Marine Drive. To get to the park,
tum onto Gleneagles Drive immedt-
ately past Gleneagles Golf Course
and follow it until it ends at a turn-
around near the tennis courts.

This pretty littke park consists of
a small beach. a grassy area for pic-

NEW! go

DRAPERY CHINTZ

A large selection of stack
valued to $14.98m

COLLECTABLES

A sarge selection of Home
Decorating prints

50%".

nics, a water fountain and outhouse
facilities.

if swimming isn’t a big priority.
but you're still looking for a scenic
beach with all the amenities, per-
haps you should consider spending
some time at Eagle Harbor. Eagle
Harbor Road ends at the entrance to

FABRIC LIQUIDATION TABLES

Fabricland Sewing Club Members

SALE ADD $1.00m

CRASH CLOTH
100% Cotton 60°7/150cm
Reg. value $8.93m

$3.99,
NEW FALL FABRICS
As determined by mangement
Fabricland Sewing Club Members

20% 2m.

mo

the park, where a prominent sign
reads: “Water does not meet health
standards for swimming or bathing,”

The sandy beach is peaceful and
sunny most of the day, making
Eagle Harbor the perfect spot to curl
up with that novel you've been
meaning to read. And if you get too
hot, there are freshwater showers.

Balmy Beach lies immediately to
the east of Eagle Harbor and is
home to both Parthenon Park and
Kew Park. While the former is cer-
tainly a good destination for Joung-
ing by the water's edge, the fatter is
my choice if some swimming is on
the agenda.

First, to get to the water at
Parthenon Park, follow Parthenon
Place off Marine D.ive to its end
uni u.scend down the steep stairs
that begin beside house number
5548. Kew Beach is difficult to find
and even more difficult to get to,
The effort, however, is worthwhile.
To access this tiny treasure, exit at
Kew Cliff Road near the 5200 block
of Marine Drive, Follow this to
Seaside Place and park.

To explore a favorite of beach
aficionados for years continue east
on Marine Drive for a kilometre or
so. Caulfeild Park encompasses
everything the North Shore has to
offer in one location.

This inventory of North Shore
beaches is by no means a complete
list. There are stil) plenty of beaches
for you to discover on your own.
Take the next sunny afternoon and
go exploring.

You'll find some beach treasures
right in your own backyard.

00m $3.00, $4.00n $5.00

et

LUX BLANKETING
Reg. $5.98m Sold by the
piece Contents unknown

CHAMBRAYS
A large selection of stock
Varled contents ard widths