Dining in Stanley Park

Visitors to Stanley Park can dine at one of the park's classic restaurants while enjoying stunning views of the ocean and the ambience of the forest. Find menus, hours of operation and reservation information by visiting their websites.

Prospect Point CafeProspect Point Cafe

Sit and relax while you watch the sheltering cedars sway in the ocean breeze. The cafe is open year-round. It is a popular choice in the park, and also has a great gift shop.

Visit the Prospect Point Café website 

Stanley Park PavilionStanley Park Pavilion

Stanley Park Pavilion is located inside a rustic heritage building from the turn of the last century. The restaurant features a 200-seat patio and a 50-seat bar. It's open June to September and is available for private functions such as weddings and banquets during the rest of the year.

Visit the Stanley Park Pavilion website 

Stanley Park PavilionThe Teahouse restaurant

The Teahouse restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience. With towering trees in its backyard and the ocean at its front door, the breathtaking view of English Bay, and the North Shore act as a backdrop to the exquisite West Coast cuisine and exceptional service. The comfortable, contemporary atmosphere serves as the perfect setting to enjoy Vancouver's best and longest sunset.

Waterfall CafeWaterfall Cafe

Located minutes from the Stanley Park info booth, the Waterfall Cafe’s sunny patio is the perfect place to enjoy a bite and take in views of the Vancouver Aquarium, the 300 year old Western Red Cedar tree, and Bill’s Reid’s Chief of the Undersea World sculpture. The cafe is open from June to September, and admission to the Aquarium is not required.

Snacks and light meals at park concession stands

Visitors to the park can choose from a wide variety of fast food at conveniently placed concession stands, run by the Park Board. These concession stands combine quick service with affordable prices. Open seasonally.

 

Concession Phone Number
Railway Café (at miniature railway) 604-683-5026
Lumbermen's Arch 604-683-1956
Second Beach 604-681-8029
Stanley Park Information Booth 604-681-6728
Third Beach 604-685-9549
Totem poles 604-742-0060

Brockton Visitor Centre

The Brockton Visitor Centre features the Legends of the Moon Snack and Gift Shop, and a court explaining the crafts and culture of British Columbia's First Nations Peoples.

Visit the Legend of the Moons website 

Food Carts

In 2014, the Park Board granted permits to 11 vendors in 15 sites—the highest number of participants to date. Food carts began operating in three park sites in Vancouver two years ago as part of a pilot.

Vendor list and locations:

  • BerryMobile at Second Beach and Lumberman’s Arch in Stanley Park and Spanish Banks
  • Candy Meister at Second Beach
  • Cup a Corn in Vanier Park
  • Fijian Fusion in Vanier Park
  • Japadog in Stanley Park
  • Jim’s Ice Cream in Vanier Park
  • Lemon Heaven at Kits Beach
  • Potato Tornado Shack at Kits Beach
  • Roaming Popcorn at Seawall in Devonian Park
  • San Juan Family Farm at Devonian Plaza and English Bay
  • Vancouver Beach Nuts at Kits Beach and English Bay

Bringing your car

Find out where you can park your vehicle in Stanley Park, and how much it costs whether you pay by the hour, day, or season.

Parking in Stanley Park

Other ways to get to the park

Stanley Park is easy to access and get around without a car.

Come by foot, bike, or public transit

Recycling at park concessions

On-street and park recycling

Where to find zero waste stations in the West End, Downtown, and at City parks and beaches, and how to use them.