City of North Vancouver announces harbour swimming platform project
Counsel to Swim Drink Fish with respect to its collaboration with the City of North Vancouver to develop a harbour swimming platform
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On November 3, 2025, The City of North Vancouver and Swim Drink Fish Canada unveiled plans for an innovative harbour swimming deck at Waterfront Park in Burrard Inlet- the first of its kind in British Columbia. The swimming structure scheduled to be completed in the spring of 2027 will feature generous protected swimming areas including protected swimming areas, an accessible shallow pool, 50-metre swim lanes, diving platforms, and lounging and seating areas throughout.
The harbour deck is being made possible through a $16 million donation to Swim Drink Fish from the Weston family, and additional $5 million in capital funding from the City of North Vancouver.
Swim Drink Fish is a national charity working for a swimmable, drinkable, fishable future since its launch in 2001. By blending science, law, education, and storytelling with technology, Swim Drink Fish empowers millions of people to know and safeguard their waters.
Miller Thomson advised Swim Drink Fish with a team led by Nora Osbaldeston (Project Finance) and comprised of Kristina Graburn, Susan Manwaring, Rebekah Timm (Social Impact) and Adam Thompson (Transactions & Leasing)