Canada’s first west coast wave pool project has passed its initial reading at a Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) board meeting. While this is only the first hurdle, it’s a vital step towards the realization of a pool and associated residential development. The site is an ocean-front disused quarry in South Britannia Beach, 45 minutes north of Vancouver, near the halfway point to Whistler. The development, named Tiger Bay, is set to be home to a Wavegarden Cove facility. “Our surf park design is the same size as Urbnsurf in Melbourne,” says Long Cheng, Tiger Bay Development Corp’s General Manager, “And our phase 1 will include a full-size surf park, 20 cabins, brewery, and possibly a pump track and skateboard park.” While Vancouver is the warmest place in Canada and is undeniably beautiful, it does fall short in wave offerings. The closest surf options for locals are to drive across the border … Continue reading Former quarry now closer to being British Columbia’s first wave pool