Second Beach | |
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  Second Beach Location in Metro Vancouver | |
| Coordinates: 49°17′41″N123°09′01″W / 49.29474°N 123.15032°W | |
| Location | Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Website | vancouver |
Second Beach is located at Stanley Park in Vancouver, British Columbia. [1] The beach features a pool, which was first completed in 1932. [2] [3]
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