Stanley Park
- Visit: 1–2 hours
- Ideal for kids, friends
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Why go
- An 8.8-kilometre seawall follows the park’s shoreline.
- Near Third Beach, Siwash Rock—traditionally called Slhx̱i7lsh—is an 18-metre volcanic landmark formed by erosion around 32 million years ago.
- About half a million trees grow here, some hundreds of years old and reaching 76 metres tall.
- The park supports one of North America’s largest urban great blue heron colonies.
Don't miss
- Hollow TreeA 700- to 800-year-old stump with a commemorative plaque.In Stanley Park
- 9 O’Clock GunAn 1816 naval cannon, first fired in 1898 and now triggered electronically.Near Brockton Point
- Japanese Canadian War MemorialA memorial in the park.Stanley Park
- Robert Burns statueA statue of Robert Burns.Stanley Park
- Harry Jerome statueA statue of Harry Jerome.Stanley Park
What's in season
- DecThe miniature railway has a Christmas light display.
- Jun – AugMalkin Bowl hosts outdoor summer theatre and events by Theatre Under The Stars and Live Nation.
What you see
- Trails above Siwash Rock lead to an observation deck in a watchtower built in 1936.
- Brockton Point Lighthouse stands at the park’s easternmost tip.
With kids
- Vancouver Aquarium houses about 300 fish species and 30,000 invertebrates, alongside other marine and land animals.
Facilities
- Playgrounds
- Beaches
- Gardens
- Tennis courts
- Pitch-and-putt course 18 holes
- Swimming pool Heated pool at Second Beach
- Water spray park At Lumberman’s Arch, the spray park replaced the former pool in 1987.
Shorts
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Meet the man who has lived in BC's Stanley Park for 34 years.Global News
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14 Things to Do in Stanley Park, VancouverWalk Vancouver & Beyond
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160,000 trees being cut down in Stanley ParkCBC News: The National
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Stanley Park is bigger than Central Park??Fuel For The Sole
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This is 📍 The Teahouse in Stanley Park in #Vancouver, BC!!Celia Yu
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History
Indigenous peoples used the land for thousands of years before British colonization. The village of Whoi Whoi, or X̱wáýx̱way, stood where Lumberman’s Arch is now. Its longhouses housed extended families and hosted ceremonial potlatches. Many park structures were built between 1911 and 1938 under superintendent W.S. Rawlings. Most present-day trails began as skid roads used by logging companies.
- 1791–1792Spanish captain José María Narváez explored the peninsula in 1791, followed by British captain George Vancouver in 1792.
- 1886After Vancouver incorporated, the city made the land its first park.
- 1888Stanley Park officially opened on September 27. It was named for Governor General Lord Stanley.
- 1916A road causeway divided a sea inlet to create Lost Lagoon. Thomas Mawson designed the lagoon and causeway.
- 1917Work began on the seawall and walkway, and continued for decades. Mason James “Jimmy” Cunningham worked on it from 1931 until 1963.
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- By 1926The causeway and new emergency-access roads were complete. Previously, a wooden footbridge had been the only route into the park from Coal Harbour.
- 1988Stanley Park was designated a National Historic Site of Canada for its natural and cultural elements.
- 2006The December 15 windstorm affected about 40 percent of the forest and brought down an estimated 10,000 trees.
How to get there
- On footAt the Georgia Street entrance, two pedestrian subways pass beneath the causeway.
- CarFrom the North Shore, Lions Gate Bridge connects to Stanley Park.
Sources: Stanley Park - Wikipedia · Stanley Park - Wikipedia (part 2) · Stanley Park - Wikipedia (part 3) · Vancouver/West End - Wikivoyage (see) · Stanley Park - Wikipedia · Parc Stanley - Wikipedia · checked 26 Sep 2026
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Questions and answers
How long does the Stanley Park seawall loop take?
Walking the full loop takes about two hours; cycling it takes about one hour.
Can I go boating on Lost Lagoon?
No. Boating on Lost Lagoon was banned in 1973 after it became a bird sanctuary.
Can I cycle or skate on the Stanley Park seawall?
Yes. Pedestrians have a separate path from cyclists and inline skaters. Cyclists and skaters travel counterclockwise.
Where can I learn about Stanley Park’s natural history?
Lost Lagoon Nature House provides information about local natural history and a guide for walking around the lagoon.
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