Stanley Park in Vancouver BC

Last updated on Apr 5th, 2012 Written by Yolanda Brooks
From 2Vancouver.com

    

Vancouver’s first park is a must see for all visitors! This green oasis featuring totem poles, evergreen forest, lagoon and greedy raccoons is within easy reach of downtown Vancouver. 

Whether you decide to bike along the 9 km seawall, hike around the mysterious lost lagoon, or tour the numerous viewpoints you’ll not forget this unique West Coast encounter.


Visit in the spring for the pink bursts of cherry blossoms which are best viewed from the Japanese Cenotaph. Halloween and Christmas offer the med miniature railway rides and the Second Beach Pool is open from May to Labour Day weekend.

Other attractions include Vancouver aquarium, the Children’s Farmyard, a water park, horse and carriage tours, rugged beaches with more rock and gravel than sand and numerous restaurants.


Hours & rates: Open all year long. Free attraction.



Directions & map:


Located downtown Vancouver near English Bay.



Stanley park - Vancouver BC


Tips: You can rent bikes and roller blades at the corner of Denman Street and West Georgia. But try to avoid cycling the Seawall on summer weekends as it can resemble the rush hour.

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