Stanley Park
Adjoining the West End of downtown Vancouver, the magnificent Stanley Park certainly enjoys one of the world’s most breathtaking settings: the park is surrounded on three sides by the ocean and loomed over by the snow-capped North Shore mountains. The park’s perimeter seawall stroll is one of the best ways to spend your time. Stanley Park is big enough to have quiet parts whenever you’re seeking seclusion, while wildlife lovers can always spot raccoons on the ground or eagles high in the trees.
Within its 1,000 acres/400 hectares you’ll find forests of cedar, hemlock and fir, mingled with meadows, lakes, and cricket pitches. On a sunny day all of Vancouver is here hiking, cycling, and jogging along the seawall or through the woods. There are also a couple of excellent beaches – ideal spots to perch on a driftwood log with a picnic and catch a kaleidoscopic sunset over the water.
But the park isn’t just for dewy-eyed nature lovers; other highlights include the collection of totem poles by the shore, Second Beach Swimming Pool, and Vancouver Aquarium. Kids love the Stanley Park's Children's Farm, where they can pet peacocks, rabbits, calves, donkeys, and Shetland ponies.
Practical Info
Stanley Park is located at the west end of downtown Vancouver. The park’s information center is near the Georgia Street entrance, along the seawall. For directions and maps, brochures, and exhibits on the nature and ecology of Stanley Park, visit the Lost Lagoon Nature House. There’s also a smattering of restaurants throughout the park.
The free shuttle bus that travels around the park stops a few steps away further along the seawall; alternatively, you can hop on a plodding horse-drawn carriage. Next to the petting zoo is Stanley Park's Miniature Railway, a diminutive steam locomotive that pulls passenger cars on a circuit through the woods.
Tours & Tickets
Vancouver Trolley Hop-on Hop-off Tour
See the best of Vancouver in a classic turn-of-the-century Vancouver Trolley. Your Trolley Ticket is your passport to fun and excitement while you're in ... Read more
Location:
Vancouver, Canada
Duration: 2 days
Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour
See all of Vancouver's most popular sites on this 4-hour sightseeing tour. Visit Stanley Park, Chinatown, Gastown, Granville Park and more, and learn about ... Read more
Location:
Vancouver, Canada
Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
Vancouver City Tour Including Capilano Suspension Bridge
On this Vancouver tour by comfortable coach, not only will you visit top Vancouver attractions including Stanley Park, Granville Island, Gastown and Chinatown, ... Read more
Location:
Vancouver, Canada
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Private Tour: Vancouver City Sightseeing
See Vancouver your way, on a private sightseeing tour of the city's major attractions and highlights. Your personalized half-day tour starts with private ... Read more
Location:
Vancouver, Canada
Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
