Stanley Park - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
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Stanley Park
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North America's third-largest park draws eight million visitors per year, many of whom may skate or walk past you on the Seawall, a scenic, 5.5-mile path running along the water on the park's perimeter. It's just one of many trails among the park's 1,000 acres, which also house an aquarium, nature center and other recreational facilities.
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Stanley Park is Vancouver's premier spot to get up close and personal with nature and animals. The grassy expanse offers outdoor teahouses and stunning views, beachfront hideaways and splash parks. It is a typical getaway spot for friends and families, especially as it is home to Vancouver's aquarium, and some of its best equestrian outlets.
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Stanley's Bar and Grill
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LIFT Bar Grill View
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Picnix
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Cardero's Restaurant & Live Bait Marine Pub
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Tavola
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Nero waffles
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Kingyo
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Nook
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Banana Leaf Malaysian Cuisine
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Dinesty - Robson
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Attractions
500 within 6 miles
President Harding Memorial
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191 ftPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
Theatre under the Stars
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229 ftTheaters
Vancouver Seawall
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0.1 miGeologic Formations
Stanley Park Train
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452 ftScenic Railroads
Vancouver Aquarium
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0.2 miAquariums
Japanese Canadian War Memorial
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0.1 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
Polar Bear Compound
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0.1 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Mysterious Sites
Nine O´Clock Gun
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Chief Of The Undersea World
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The Fox's Den Splash Park
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  • Cathy L
    Toronto, Canada183 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great place
    Huge park and lots of things to do as family. Get the map from info centre, You can walk or rent a bike. We spent around 3 hours here. We had carriage horse ride that took us around the park for 1 hour.
    Visited April 2023
    Written May 9, 2023
  • M.A.D Adventures
    Brisbane, Australia14 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A Definite Must Do
    A definite must do when visiting Vancouver. We explored Stanley Park on e-bikes. What a fantastic experience. Great pathways and beautiful gardens to explore. Highly recommend visiting Stanley Park on your visit to Vancouver.
    Visited May 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 18, 2023
  • Veronika C
    23 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Big place to explore
    The park is beautiful and huge. We saw the Totem Poles with our organized tour and returned in a few days time to see more of the park. We walked along the sea wall (not the whole length), had a relaxing morning walk around the Beaver lake, and visited the Aquarium. Highly recommended, don’t forget your good walking shoes and a map. A place we intended to have lunch (Prospect Point Bar and Grill) was closed, so we ended up walking to the Pavilion, where we had a lovely meal.
    Visited May 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 19, 2023
  • Kelvin
    Dunedin, New Zealand574 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We’ll set up for a walk or cycle…….
    We hired e-bikes for a day and spent a good deal of time in the park and travelling around it. It is an easy walk or ride and it is well set up for both cyclists and pedestrians. It is not just flora and fauna but information and artefacts reflecting the local indigenous communities. A very nice way to spend the best part of a day.
    Visited May 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 11, 2023
  • Russell3939
    Castle Rock, Colorado856 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Loved the sea wall walk
    Walking along the sea wall was amazing. We walked the part underneath the bridge near the lighthouse and it did not disappoint. I would definitely recommend this section if you are short on time. A must see in Vancouver.
    Visited June 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written June 12, 2023
  • Steve R
    Tadworth, United Kingdom160 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Well worth a visit
    Lovely walking trails and wildlife to be seen in a peaceful setting if you set aside the road running through it! The aquarium is well worth a visit and is actually good value. We took the bus there but it’s a pleasant, short and easy walk back to the harbour when you return
    Visited June 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 14, 2023
  • FarAway04361206184
    Mablethorpe, United Kingdom3 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful Stanley Park
    Lovely Public Park in Vancouver, setting by the Harbour and lovely walks. We went there on a Canadian Public Holiday but found Parking which once paid can be used anywhere in the Park. Even so not over busy and after a long flight a good place to relax.
    Visited May 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 18, 2023
  • John B
    Sutton-on-Sea, United Kingdom333 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful Stanley Park
    Lovely place to chill out. We managed to go on a Public Holiday but parked OK and the fee includes parking any number of places within the Park. Lovely Setting with the famous Totem Poles and views of the Mountains and harbour. And an awesome gift shop too.
    Visited May 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 19, 2023
  • MPP2703
    Caythorpe, United Kingdom1,768 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely park, great sea wall walk.
    If you are up to it do the 5/6 mile sea wall walk for some great views, but just to be out in the air. We did this by taking a bus (150) from downtown and then just followed the path. It can be a bit much if you are not up for long walks, although there are cafe's along the walk. But don't be a numpty like us and completely miss one of the reasons we did the walk and miss the totem poles. Whoops.
    Visited June 2023
    Written June 22, 2023
  • IloveLL
    New Lenox, Illinois40 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wow!!!
    What a cool thing to do. Highly recommend renting a bike. We did ours on our own as opposed to getting a tour group and it worked well for our group (ranging in ages 9-73). It is one of the coolest parts of the city and not to be missed.
    Visited June 2023
    Written June 22, 2023
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Sharon S
Corpus Christi, TX34 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Beautiful park. A must see for Vancouver!
Dec 2019
This is my 2nd visit to Stanley park and I've loved both visits. I'd recommend driving around the loop and then going back to the spots you'd like to spend some time in because there are many places to stop: the lighthouse, the totem poles and gift shop, the beachy area... and all have great views. The totem pole location will get you great views of the city. You need to be aware of the exit of the park though... if you want to go back around, be sure to not miss the left turn off before you go back in to the city. That needs to be highlighted better I think with a big sign. If you miss it, you head in to the city and have to go back around to get back in and it's a time waster.
Written January 13, 2020
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susantY2252BC
Australia130 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Perfect for Cool Day Walks
Jan 2020
Late winter/early autumn is the best time to just walk, but not if damp. Late autumn/summer would encourage picnickers into the beautiful park. I'm no cyclist, but Stanley Park has a number of good safe trails. If you choose, there are paid venues - aquarium and totem pole sites - for additional entertainment. If you have time, money and energy, don't miss Stanley Park when you visit Vancouver.
Written February 5, 2020
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Alex H
Toronto, Canada32 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Totems, Bridges, and Sunsets, oh my!
Mar 2019
With so many different paths, you could explore this for days! We planned to do the entire outskirt, but park of the northern side was closed due to repairs. We started at the south side, traveled east and went up and around. On my bucket list were the totem poles. Very cool! Nice gift shop located there as well. Gorgeous views throughout the seawall path. The little lighthouse provides a nice lookout point of north Vancouver and the mountains. We hiked up to the Lions Gate bridge where the views are incredible. As this is a tourist spot, the souvenirs and food are a bit pricey. We then continued our hike to the Hollow Tree - fun spot for photos, and gives you an idea of the trees that grow within and around Vancouver. The afternoon sun was a great view as we continued our walk down the rest of the seawall path back to English Bay. I highly recommend this walk, but definitely ensure you have comfortable walking/hiking shoes, and bring some snacks and water for the journey.
Written January 7, 2020
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HighPriestessSusan
Olympia, WA73 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Beautiful park in Vancouver
Feb 2020
Stanley Park is a beautiful area along the water with bike and walking paths. Even though it was a rainy winter day, many people were out riding, running and walking. Some of the amenities like the park train are closed in winter months, but there were no crowds and it was a peaceful respite in a large, busy city.
Written February 17, 2020
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LuizVale
Goiania, GO151 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Best park in Vancouver
Dec 2019 • Solo
I lived in Vancouver for 6 months and I’ve probably been to Stanley Park 20 times! It’s huge, has tons of trails and spots to explore, it’s not too crowded (at least not during Summer), has a good (though expensive) café. The 9 O’Clock Gun, Totem Poles, Seawall, beaches, Beaver Lake and Lost Lagoon, are just some of the highlights of this place. I recommend taking a day to walk around the Seawall and another day to explore the inside of the park.
Written May 13, 2020
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S F
Ucluelet, Canada805 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Vancouver’s Stanley Park Offers Respite From The City’s Commercial Busyness
Dec 2021 • Solo
Vancouver’s Stanley Park, located just off the city’s busy downtown core, attracts some 8 million visitors a year, it is said.
That is a lot of people for the size of Vancouver & from reviews & commentators, most of those, both local & international, are impressed.
Why wouldn’t they be?
Vancouver’s first & largest urban park, is 1,000 acres; filled with first growth trees; surrounded by the ocean; offering great views — both internal & looking out over the inlet — with many iconic landmarks, kids activities, & the great restaurant, The Teahouse In Stanley Park.
It also has a wonderful mini railway, which delights all, not just kids.
I went there a few Xmas ago with my son & his family & some of their friends.
It was magical, with the train tooting its way though the awesome tall trees, some of them with dustings of snow.
When we immigrated here as a family in the late 80s, we often waked in it & around it on the seawall.
We lived close by & as immigrants still finding our feet, it was both wonderful & without financial cost.
We also cycled around it on the seawall, once with a British journalist friend on the west coast to do a documentary on the Exxon Valdese oil spill.
We stopped & picnicked, & looking out at the surrounding water, were keenly aware of how important it was to keep these shores free of oil spills.
It is said to be the third largest urban park in North America. No wonder it captures the imagination, & draws people to it by the million.
Posted by S Fuller.
Written December 17, 2021
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Neil T
Vancouver, Canada36 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Stanley Park Access
Oct 2020
Stanley Park is a beautiful park with many ammenities for all to enjoy! The beautiful scenery & also the Horse drawn Carriages are so nice to see! The City of Vancouver had temporarily taken away a vehicle lane & all parking throughout the park & gave bicycles access to the vehicle lanes, cutting off access to seniors & people with dissabilities! This action hurt both the public & the businesses throughout the park because people couldn't get to the restaurants & also there was no place to park. We are happy to see the lane closures in the park re-opened & we finally were able to get to the Tea House restaurant at Fergusson Point. We would like to see the rest of Beach Ave. opened up so we don't have to detour all the way to Georgia Street & back to Davie in order to get to our home on Beach Ave. The cyclists have a very nice bicycle path on the sea wall to use! They shouldn't be taking away the Beach Ave. eastbound lane! These lanes were designed for licenced vehicle traffic...not uninsured bicycles. Let's improve our traffic flow & open our roadways back up! Remember...our park is meant for all to enjoy! Not just cyclists!
Written October 3, 2020
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Zan
London, Canada39 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Huge Park!
Feb 2020 • Friends
Walk or rent a bike. It is a huge park. Walking along the sea wall is a great experience. There are many small attractions within the park, if you want to cover all attractions in one day, you better brace yourself for walking, walking and walking! Check the park timings before going. I went in feb first week and it closes by 5 pm around this time.

Totem poles are one of the major attraction in the park. It is not far from the main entrance.

If you want to see the whole park you better start early morning.
Written February 8, 2020
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H.W
Nottinghamshire, UK105 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Lovely park but full of stress and anger issues.
Mar 2020 • Couples
This is very tranquil and picture postcode. The issue is it’s full of angry people!

The upper class of Vancouver obviously use it for recreation and not the poor folk of down town( this is a shame as the mental health issue in this city are shocking). However they are very uptight and shout a lot! Yes shout! There is a cycle path and a walking path next to one another. If one element strays on to the other - then the shouting begins!

As this is a this is a tourist destination then “paths” are crossed and wow the tense people of Vancouver erupt.

So I’m not entirely sure this is a totally great place.
Written March 14, 2020
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Chris D
New Westminster, Canada3,145 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Every Visit is a New Experience.
May 2021
With the changing seasons and tides; and the multitude of attractions, I always come away with a new experience after visiting this one thousand acre "forest in the middle of a city".
This trip brought Spring flowers and wildlife, low tidal activity, and some little known historical spots. I concentrated (and I would suggest the first time visitor do the same) in the north-east corner. It had been a while since I had been here at low tide, and noticed younger people digging for clams and crabs. Also enjoyed following the peripatetic "Pookycake" who has unearthed a number of new attractions in this area,
So, something for everyone, but particularly the first-timer in Vancouver - the water and skyline views rival San Francisco, Hong Kong, and Sydney!
Written May 19, 2021
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