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Wreck Beach

University Blvd and South West Marine Drive | (Foot of Spanish Banks), Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z2, Canada
Ranked #37 of 168 attractions in Vancouver
4.0 of 5 stars 53 Reviews
Type: Beaches
Fee: No
Traveler Description: Wreck Beach is Vancouver's famous nudist beach. Protected from prying eyes by a steep cliff and a descent of nearly 500 wooden steps, Vancouverites... more »
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Boston, Massachusetts
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709 reviews 709 reviews
Reviews in 104 cities Reviews in 104 cities
101 helpful votes 101 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

We went in November so there were no nudists, but there were lots of trees, trash, and wooden structures lining the beach. Not sure what the wooden structures are for, some are half built, some are deteriorating, and overall the beach was just unattractive. A lot of people were using the stairs down to the beach for exercise, and the... More

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Chilliwack, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

2 hours from home. No tan lines. Gets pretty crowded in the summer though. Love the Bare Buns Run. July 15th 2012. More

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Edmonton
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

This was still a great place to go nude in 2005/ 06, but there seemed to be more and more people wearing clothing there since then. This makes some of us uncomfortable as it is evident some are just there to watch. When in Rome, do as the Romans do, or if you don't have the guts to bare it... More

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9 reviews 9 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

What more do you want in a clothing optional beach? More

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Vancouver
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012

Vancouver's first and only clothing optional beach...it is not for the faint of heart to climb down the hills because the hike back up the hill is a killer. Unfortunately some of the bodies that wander around ought to be covered! Oh, and parking can be hard to find at the top of the hill...this place is very popular in... More

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Edmonton Canada
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2012
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I am not gay so watching men make out is not my thing, that's all that goes on here. More

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Vancouver, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2012

Well it's not a nude beach in Europe.... So at least there is one in Vancouver even if it's more for the fanny pack wearing. More

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Vancouver, BC
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2012

Don't wanna "wreck" your eyes staring at some old man's dangling junk? Don't go to wreck. If you don't mind? GO FOR IT More

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Abbotsford, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2012

I have been going to the beach for a long time. It just seems like a natural fit. I never miss out on the 'NUDE YEAR SWIM' I'ts a tradition for me. I hope Wreck Beach never dies. More

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Vancouver, BC
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58 reviews 58 reviews
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2012

well need i say more or should i mean wear less, the place where you go to get a full body tan More

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