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Park hours
Monday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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- Stanley Park SeawallStanley Park borders downtown Vancouver and has lovely waterfront views of Coal Harbour, Burrard Inlet, and English Bay. As Vancouver's largest and most famous park, Stanley Park is extremely popular with both locals and tourists all year round. The heavily trafficked Stanley Park Seawall Trail hugs the perimeter shoreline and offers beautiful views from beginning to end. This trail is open 365 days a year, which perhaps is its only drawback. When temperatures reach freezing, the paved path...
- Coal Harbour Via Stanley Park SeawallThis is a lovely trail through Vancouver's natural, and urban highlights. This trail guide gives the hiker a taste of some of the natural gems that so excite local lovers of the great outdoors. The city is built around a spectacular harbour that is surrounded by forested and often snow-clad mountains. A few minutes walk from its 'downtown' centre is North America's largest urban park, which caters to all with paved cycling paths and rougher wilderness tracks. This trail is designed so that...
- Stanley Park Inner LoopStanley Park borders downtown Vancouver and has lovely waterfront views of Coal Harbour, Burrard Inlet, and English Bay. As Vancouver's largest and most famous park, Stanley Park is extremely popular with both locals and tourists all year around. This route allows you to explore the beautiful scenery and flora of the park with lots of opportunity for shade and seating. This is a gorgeous way to explore Stanley Park and avoid the traffic and congestion of the outer loop. You're likely to see...
- Prospect Point via Bridle Path and Lovers WalkEasy•4.7(145)#4 - Prospect Point via Bridle Path and Lovers WalkLength: 4.1 mi•Est. 1h 33mThis path is a beautiful hike through the interior of Stanley Park, with a good cross-section of the ecosystem here. There are lots of spots along the way to sit and rest, a few garbages along the trail to put you picnic trashes, and the view at Prospect is beautiful. It's a great trail to pack a lunch and hit with the kids, especially since there’s a good balance of sun and shade.
- Beaver Lake - Stanley Park SeawallThis is a spectacular walk through the woods and along the seawall with pleasant views. There are is a great variety of ecosystems and lots of different bird species to see, including woodpeckers and eagles. There is a large parking lot right by the trailhead and several places to use the washroom along the trail.
- Lost Lagoon and Rose Garden LoopAn easy and accessible walk, Lost Lagoon and Rose Garden Loop is a perfect break from the bustling city. Take time to literally smell the roses in the lush garden of roses that members will pass through on their way to the lagoon. Although located close to downtown Vancouver, it remains a quiet and peaceful area for those who dont mind sharing the path with others. Going in the evening offers a beautiful sunset over English Bay.
- Avison Trail - Seawall Path - Merilees Trail - Siwash Rock TrailEasy•4.6(98)#7 - Avison Trail - Seawall Path - Merilees Trail - Siwash Rock TrailLength: 3.4 mi•Est. 1h 20mThis route begins by the Prospect Point Bar and Grill and is an easy walk by the water with beautiful scenery. There is a lot of paid parking available by the trailhead. The trees provide a good amount of shade and the paths are mostly flat. Third beach is a wonderful, relaxing spot and is a recommended stop.
- Loop of the Siwash Rock and Merilees TrailsThis is an easy and well-groomed gravel trail down to a paved walkway along the beach. There are some fairly sharp inclines and declines, but nothing worse than some streets in Vancouver. The trail is pretty much all gravel road and path and well marked and maintained. There are some nice views on the way back that you can enjoy with the whole family, friends or with yourself.
- Second Beach Seawall and Lost Lagoon LoopThis is a relatively easy and well-maintained trail around the southwest section of the beautiful Stanley Park. It shifts through a couple different eco-systems as it transitions from the interior trails and the coastal trails. There is plenty of paid parking available outside The Teahouse near the trailhead.
- Lost Lagoon and Eastern Seawall LoopThis route loops around the east section of Stanley Park. It is a very popular area, but there is usually plenty of parking available by the trailhead. The shoreline trails have great views of the surrounding city and mountains, while the interior trails are peaceful, shaded, and have beautiful foliage.
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Helpful reviews of trails in Stanley Park
Rented an ebike from Yes Cycle. Had a great day touring Stanley park and going out to UBC. Vancouver has fantastic cycling network and lotsof separate bike from carlanes
Excellent place for a trail run. Track in Stanley Park is compact gravel and soft wooded trail mix. No mud or bugs and not crowded. There are various routes you can add in as I did and I also included the Sea Wall Walkway which didn’t record as I had to turn my phone off so would be in the 18 km range or 26km if doing the out and back Sea Wall Walkway which is all concrete or tarseal. Tracks in Stanley park and the sea wall walkway are wide enough and even enough to accommodate wheelchairs or mobility scooters. The trails within Stanley Park are beautiful under mature large trees, easy running and scenic. The sea wall walkway is also amazing taking in the views of the bridge and across the bays. I saw a seal close to the sea wall rolling about eating something large. Lots of birdlife to see too. Highly recommend.
Beautiful trail but would avoid beaver lake entirely if I could. Undergoing a lot of construction blocking off one side. However the other side is flooded in 6-7 areas. I would’ve worn my hiking boots like I always do but I thought it would be a low risk stroll through stanley park. Don’t make my mistake lol.
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Frequently asked trail questions about Stanley Park
Where is the best place to hike in Stanley Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Stanley Park is Stanley Park Seawall, which has a 4.7 star rating from 2,883 reviews. This trail is 6.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 249 ft.
What is the longest trail in Stanley Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Stanley Park is Coal Harbour Via Stanley Park Seawall. This trail is estimated to be 15.8 mi long.
How many trails are in Stanley Park?
There are 12 trails in Stanley Park. These trails have an average 4.5-star rating from 4,499 AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Stanley Park?
If you're looking for elevation gain, Stanley Park has you covered. Coal Harbour Via Stanley Park Seawall boasts the most elevation gain with 583 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Beaver Lake - Stanley Park Seawall, which will get you 465 ft of elevation gain.
Are there running trails available in Stanley Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 12 running trails in Stanley Park and the most popular is Stanley Park Seawall with an average 4.7 star rating from 2,883 community reviews.
Are there biking trails available in Stanley Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 11 biking trails in Stanley Park and the most popular is Stanley Park Seawall with an average 4.7 star rating from 2,883 community reviews.
