Seawall Promenade
ATTRACTION Keywords:
People Watching,
Popular with Locals,
Walking/Hiking,
Beach,
Park / Garden,
Trail
One of the highlights on a visit to bucolic Stanley Park, as well as Vancouver itself, is a walk or bike ride along the famous Seawall Promenade. The 9km/5.5mi stone wall hugs the waterside edge, following the entire perimeter of Stanley Park and beyond, offering cyclists, pedestrians, joggers, and inline skaters scenic vistas of forest, sea, and sky.
Starting from Coal Harbour, it winds eastward toward Brockton Point, then curves northwest along the Burrard Inlet, with views of the North Shore mountains across the water. Spaced at regular intervals along the walk are information panels that go into various aspects of Vancouver’s past. It’s education, exercise and eye-candy at the same time. After you pass Lions Gate Bridge, snake down the west side of the park, a perfect spot to watch the sun sink into the Pacific.
After circling the park, the Seawall Promenade continues along Sunset Beach, on the southeast side of downtown, around False Creek, past the Burrard Street Bridge, through Vanier Park, and finishing off at Kitsilano Beach Park.
Latest Reviews
Review by Cathy, April 2013
Doing what: Vancouver Trolley Hop-on Hop-off Tour
The first city visited on my tour and I was so impressed with this service. Well worth booking Hop-on Hop-off before leaving home. Friendly, imformative driver. Excellent.
Review by olive, April 2013
Doing what: Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour
Highly recommended! Great way to get a quick overview of the city.
Review by vito v, April 2013
Doing what: Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour
Excellent. Great tour guide; extremely well organized.
Practical Info
The Seawall Promenade is easily accessible from many points along its route. Keep in mind that cyclists and skaters, like vehicles, must travel counterclockwise around the park. Weekdays are the best if you want to avoid the crowds.
