A segment of the iconic Stanley Park Seawall in Vancouver has been given the green light to reopen after recent rockslides and mudslides, caused by severe weather, had forced its closure earlier this month.
The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation made the decision to close off the waterfront stretch between Third Beach and Prospect Point on December 21 due to the impact of heavy rainfall in the area.
During that time, Environment and Climate Change Canada had also issued alerts for strong winds affecting areas along the Burrard Inlet.
Initially expected to last until December 27, the closure was then extended due to concerns about ongoing freezing and thawing conditions throughout the weekend. The Park Board mentioned on social media that an assessment of slope stability would be carried out by Park Board operations on Monday.
Following thorough site evaluations, the board announced on Monday that the Stanley Park Seawall is now open to the public as of 1 p.m., with some cautionary notes about potentially slippery sections along the path.