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Iona Beach Park
Category: Active Life Parks Parks [Edit]
3211 Grant McConachie WayRichmond, BC V7B
Neighbourhood: YVR
- Good for Kids:
- No
5 reviews for Iona Beach Park
5 reviews in English
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Review from Deniz T.
4/24/2012
Iona Beach Park and the road that leads to it... Me riding with the planes, singing Pavarotti or gay show tunes from the top of my lungs on my Vespa, my secret beach, horse stables, mountains at the horizon, lovers making out in their cars, the yellow fields somehow looks like wheat...
It definitely is not a known or often visited spot, an oasis just 15 minutes to downtown Vancouver. As much as I do not want people to crowd this gem, I believe everybody deserves a break from Kits beach. Just sit by the water as you watch planes land, dig in a book, take a quiet walk on the pier which reaches into the sea about 1 miles (a rough guess). Give it a shot, you will be blown away.
One thing; enjoy the sunset, but as soon as the sun is down, and I mean literally!!!!!, within 2 minutes of time a giant population of mosquitos ambushes you and they are scary hungry. First experience; I had about 14 bites in a matter of 1.5 minutes while we were running back to the car, so make sure you take cover. -
Review from Michael P.
Burnaby, BC
10/13/2011 1 photo
Iona Beach Park is, perhaps, one of my favourite places to be when I want to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Located at the far end of YVR (Vancouver International Airport), this park boasts some of the most beautiful sunsets and habitats in the Lower Mainland.
What's iconic about this park is the 4 kilometer-long jetty (8 kilometers from start to finish) which stretches out into the Straight of Georgia. It is perfect for a walk, jog, bike ride and it's even canine-friendly!
If you're a photographer that loves to capture nature and landscapes, I highly recommend visiting this park. You won't be disappointed.
To all visitors:
This is a park with natural habitats, self-sustaining ecosystems and an abundance of wildlife. If you do visit, PLEASE clean up after yourself and don't litter. There are garbage cans available there for a reason. If you're a dog-walker like I am, PLEASE clean up after your pet. The City of Richmond kindly provides complimentary waste bags for you/us.
We want to preserve this beautiful park (and the respected wildlife) for everyone to enjoy. This is my planet as is yours.
Cheers! -
Review from Michael H.
Calgary, AB
9/15/2010
Great place to walk the dog, especially at low tide. Low tide is definitely best, because the water is shallow and the beach extends quite a ways out.
It can be stinky at times, so for picnics or just general strolling I don't really suggest this as a location. Certainly not for swimming.
There is some type of logging industry part way up the point, some sort of wood/junk recycling thing? Not sure. But there is machinery and some detritus from that industry that makes it down to the shore (old rusty cables and such.)
There is a 4.5 KM jetty that extends out into the Strait. I've walked and biked it a couple times. Nice views and I like it on a windy day. Sometimes you'll catch a couple of eagles out on the buildings at the end of the jetty, resting between fishing.
I can imagine that kids would be pretty bored here. Again, perfect for walking dogs. My dog loved it back when I lived in Richmond. -
Review from David L.
12/13/2009
This is a beautiful, extremely scenic, peaceful beach park with clean fresh air only minutes away from Vancouver International Airport. This is the gem of Richmond when it comes to scenic parks. There is a 4 kilometre jetty which is excellent for walking, running, jogging, and biking. Due to the fact that there are no public transportation services in this area, there aren't a lot of visitors, and finding a parking is never a problem for me.
Please note that I had to use YVR Airport for the address as there is no direct address to this park.
Iona Beach Regional Park is north and west of Vancouver International Airport. Go towards Vancouver International Airport and get onto Grant McConachie Way. Follow Grant McConachie Way westward to Templeton Street and then turn right (north) onto Templeton Street. Follow Templeton Street as it turns left (west) and becomes Ferguson Road. Follow Ferguson Road westward to the end; it goes directly to Iona Beach Regional Park -
Review from Victor P.
8/8/2011 1 Check-in Here
Went for an early summer evening walk on the jetty with family, it was quiet except for when the planes took off or landed at the airport across the water. A great location to get some landscape and seascape photos at night, but take note the park closes at 10PM.
