{"id":24928,"date":"2015-12-14T05:18:35","date_gmt":"2015-12-14T05:18:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/?p=24928"},"modified":"2022-09-19T10:58:01","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T10:58:01","slug":"stanley-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/destinations\/canada\/stanley-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Stanley Park Travel Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Stanley Park is the oldest and largest urban park in Vancouver<\/p><\/div>\n

An urban oasis with bucolic beauty, Stanley Park is the soul of Vancouver and envy of the world. Ever-blooming gardens, majestic cedar trees, and string of beaches waddle their way into every traveler’s heart. It is a downtown sanctuary that offers nature lovers and city dwellers multitude of recreational activities. Whether you drive a golf ball into the hole, watch cruise ships passing beneath the Lions Gate Bridge from the Prospect Point, or rollerblade on the famous Seawall \u2013 the choice is yours!<\/p>\n

History<\/span><\/h2>\n

The region has been inhabited by different coastal aboriginal tribes for more than 3,000 years. In 1790s, Spanish Captain Jose Maria Narvaez and British Captain George Vancouver were among the first Europeans to discover the peninsula that later became a park. It is named after Lord Frederick Stanley \u2013 the sixth Governor General of Canada.<\/p>\n

Things to Do in Stanley Park<\/span><\/h2>\n

Stanley Park Tours \u2013<\/strong> You can challenge yourself to walk more than 16 miles of trails, cycle through dense foliage, or just lie back and admire the scenery on a tour. You can explore the park in the way that suits best. Rent a bicycle or roller blades and meander along the 5.5-mile-long seawall that encircles the park. Ride the Miniature Train that runs through the forest, tunnels and over trestles, or opt for horse-drawn carriage tours for a guided tour of the park\u2019s history and secrets. In summers, San Francisco-style trams offer narrated hop-on-hop-off tour of the most popular spots.<\/p>\n

Vancouver Aquarium \u2013<\/strong> Opened in 1956, it is the oldest and the most visited aquarium in Canada. Covering an area of 9,000 square meter, it is home to nearly 70,000 creatures including dolphins, sea otters, reptiles, eels, and more. Treasures of the BC Coast, Penguin Point, Pacific Canada Pavilion, and Amazon Rainforest educate you about marine life.<\/p>\n

Brockton Point \u2013<\/strong> It is the easternmost point in the park, about 1.4 miles from the Georgia Street entrance. Hand-carved ten totem Poles, 9 O’clock Gun, and a 100-year-old lighthouse are main attractions here.<\/p>\n

Lost Lagoon \u2013<\/strong> Well, it\u2019s not really \u201clost\u201d as it is very easy to spot. This artificial lake is named after a poem. It is an ideal spot to see wildlife strutting by. It is a nesting ground for many species of birds including Canada geese, mallard ducks, swans, and Great blue herons.<\/p>\n

Beaches \u2013<\/strong> Park’s lesser known gems, Second Beach and Third Beach, lie on its southern coastline. While Second Beach is ideal for warming up in heated fresh water pools, Third Beach offers phenomenal views of West Vancouver and English Bay.<\/p>\n

Gardens \u2013<\/strong> Near the Lord Stanley Statue, visitors can admire the Shakespeare Garden embraced by numerous floral displays like Darling buds and around 3,500 vibrantly colored plants in the Rose garden. It is a popular spot in spring and summers among locals and tourists alike.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Location Map<\/span><\/h2>\n