Vancouver mourns the loss of its iconic Kitsilano Beach cedar stump | Unpublished
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Source Feed: The Globe and Mail
Author: Nancy Macdonald
Publication Date: July 30, 2025 - 13:51

Vancouver mourns the loss of its iconic Kitsilano Beach cedar stump

July 30, 2025

To some, the massive cedar stump at Kits Beach is a beloved icon, a playground, a perfect perch to gaze at the timbered slopes of the North Shore and the cobalt ocean beyond.

To city staff, who have slated it for removal, it is a nuisance and a safety risk – it needs to go.



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