Section of Stanley Park seawall closed due to risk of falling ice

The seawall is the latest victim of the wintery weather today as the Vancouver Park Board announced a closure between Siwash Rock and Lions Gate Bridge due to risk of falling ice.

The #StanleyPark seawall is closed between Siwash Rock and Lions Gate Bridge due to the risk of ice breaking off the rock face onto the path. We are monitoring the situation and will provide an update when it reopens. #Vancouver pic.twitter.com/CFO0mAG9JW

— Vancouver Park Board (@ParkBoard) February 12, 2019

The Park Board says it is monitoring the situation. Until then, those looking to take a walk or jog in the snow should avoid the area.

Another 15 to 25 cm of snow is expected to hit the Metro Vancouver region today.

See also

• Metro Vancouver now expected to be hit with up to 25 cm of snow
• UBC, SFU, BCIT, Langara, VCC, Douglas, and more all closed today
• Every transit delay and detour taking place in Vancouver due to weather this morning