A “small landslide of mud, rocks and vegetation” led to the closure of part of Vancouver's iconic Stanley Park seawall on Sunday.
Officials are asking people to avoid the area.
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Part of the Stanley Park Dam was closed following a landslide on Sunday.
Vancouver's parks department said significant rainfall caused a “small landslide of mud, rocks and vegetation” that blocked access between Prospect Point and Slhks̱í7elsh (Sivash) Rock.
The seawall was closed from Third Beach to the Lions Gate Bridge while operations personnel and engineers assessed slope stability and cleared the area, according to an emailed statement from the department.
“Public safety is our priority. Please avoid the area and obey closure signs,” the statement said.
The Stanley Park Seawall is a 10-kilometre promenade designated as a city landmark. the most popular outdoor attraction.
With files from Lauren Vanderdeen and Hunter Su.
