Stanley Park

Type: Attractions, Outdoor Activities, Parks

Last updated on June 12, 2019

10Best Says

Located in Downtown Vancouver, Stanley Park offers a green oasis to city dwellers that stretches over 1,000 acres of land and has plenty of free things to do. Lord Stanley of Preston opened the park in 1888, and at the time it was a haven for gathering various material and food. Today, Stanley Park is home to half a million trees, the Vancouver Aquarium, the Malkin Bowl, carved totem poles, monuments, beaches, a lighthouse, and plenty of trails to take in the fresh air. If hiking through forests isn't your thing, take advantage of the Seawall where you can run, walk or ride a bike around the 5.5 miles around Stanley Park. The lush greenery is a welcome escape from the busy city and though it's right downtown, you'll feel miles away.

Address:

Georgia St
Vancouver, BC V6G 1Z4

Phone:

604-257-8400

EXPERT TIPS BY: Natasha John
Vancouver Local Expert

Free Things to Do: "There's a small, free water park along the Seawall and it's a great way to cool kids down on a hot day."
Outdoor Activities, Attractions near Cruise Port, Things to Do with Kids: "There's a small water park along the Seawall and it's a great way to cool kids down on a hot day."
Things to Do in Fall: "Horse drawn tours are also offered, and a lovely way to see all of Stanley Park."
Best Attractions & Activities: "It's easy to spend an entire day in Stanley Park so pack a picnic and take advantage of everything there is to do there."
Sightseeing: "There's a small water park along the Seawall and it's a great way to cool kids down on a hot day. Horse drawn tours are also offered, and a lovely way to see all of Stanley Park."

Best for Free Things to Do Because: From beaches to water parks, trails and gardens, Stanley Park has plenty of fun free things to do.
Best for Outdoor Activities Because: Stanley Park is 1,000 acres of rainforest in an urban setting. This beautiful park has so much to do, you could spend days here.
Best for Things to Do in Fall Because: Whether you just want to get out into nature or do something Halloween-ish, Stanley Park has it all this fall.
Best for Attractions near Cruise Port Because: Stanley Park is an iconic piece of Vancouver and is larger than New York City's Central Park.
Recommended as Best Attractions & Activities Because: Stanley Park is a rainforest in Vancouver with plenty to do and see. In fact, it's larger than New York City's Central Park!
Best for Things to Do with Kids Because: Stanley Park has everything from trails to hike or bike, to beaches and a kids water park. Plus, it's super easy to get to.
Best for Sightseeing Because: Stanley Park is larger than New York City's Central Park. As if that wasn't enough, there's so much to do within the grounds.