Jericho Beach Park

Jericho Beach, a popular Vancouver beach, is located west of the seaside neighbourhood of Kitsilano. It is surrounded by Jericho Beach Park, a large grassy area with a pond, which is a good picnic destination. In the local Indigenous Squamish language, Jericho Beach is iy'a'l'mexw meaning "good land". The name Squamish translates into "the people of the sacred water", referencing their belief in the spiritual healing properties of their territorial waters. Vancouver has ranked as one of the most livable cities in the world for more than a decade. The 2010 Winter Olympics will be held in Vancouver and nearby Whistler.