High E. Coli Levels Closed Vancouver's Sunset Beach To Swimmers This Weekend

Too much bacteria to swim.
Sunset Beach In Vancouver Closed To Swimmers: High E. Coli Found This Weekend
Lucas Inacio | Dreamstime
Contributor

No matter how nice that water might seem, authorities are telling you to step away from the shores of Sunset Beach in Vancouver for now.

In a tweet by the Vancouver Park Board on Saturday, August 8, they announced they'd detected high E. Coli levels in the waters of Sunset Beach near English Bay.

“

Sunset Beach is closed for swimming and wading due to E. coli in the water.


Vancouver Park Board

"There is always a risk of harmful contaminants and anyone can become ill from swimming in open water," the board wrote on their website.

During the swimming season, Vancouver's beaches are monitored every week to make sure it's safe to swim. 

Editor's Choice: Canada's Salmonella Onion Recall Also Includes Salsa & Salads Now

Just because you shouldn't take a dip doesn't mean the beach itself is closed, however — you can still go enjoy the sun, just steer clear of the water.

VancouverCanadaNewsNews

Police say no criminality suspected after 12 students injured at B.C. waterpark

B.C. safety agencies looking into waterpark case

7 of the best beaches I've been to in BC with powdery stretches of sand and dreamy water

B.C. beaches are truly elite!

Canada's largest nude beach is in BC and here's why you need to visit (from someone who did)

❗🗞️ Breaking nudes: summer is here.

I went to Canadian Tire for the first time as a newcomer — Here's why it totally blew my mind

Nobody warned me what was actually inside Canadian Tire! 🤯

I moved to Canada from Ukraine 4 years ago — These 7 things still completely surprise me

I've made Canada my home, but there are some Canadian habits I may never understand! 🫣

This majestic waterfall 1 hour from Toronto is the best alternative to Niagara Falls

It's surrounded by beautiful autumn scenery.

Ontario is home to Canada's most beautiful village and it's stunning in the fall

It has charming streets and cozy autumn vibes.

Ontario is home to Canada's only elevated park and it gazes over a colourful autumn valley

You can take in the views from above. 🍂

This lakeside village near Ottawa is bathed in fall colours and feels like a trip to Vermont

It's perfect for a quick fall day trip. 🍂

Prime minister's Thanksgiving message addresses Alberta separation referendum

PM Thanksgiving message addresses Alta. referendum

Turkey gravy sold in Canada is being urgently recalled on Thanksgiving weekend

Officials say it could cause a "serious or life-threatening reaction."

18 Dollarama finds for $5 or less that are actually SO good (from a Dollarama expert)

These are some of the best items I've ever come across!

Two-vehicle collision leaves one dead, two injured in Scarborough

One dead, two seriously injured in collision