Stanley Park Walking Tour: Totem Poles, Seawall and Beaver Lake
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Stanley Park is larger than New York's Central Park, and most visitors see only a small part of it. Walk it with a local guide and take in the highlights in one easy outing.
Stroll through the Rose Garden and out to the totem poles at Brockton Point, one of BC's most visited sights. Your guide shares the history of the poles and of the park, which sits on the lands of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.
Follow the Seawall past the Girl in a Wetsuit statue and the dragon figurehead from the Empress of Japan, see the Nine O'Clock Gun, which has fired every night since 1898, and take in views of the Lions Gate Bridge. Then step into the forest to find quiet Beaver Lake, a spot many visitors miss.
The route is stroller-friendly, runs rain or shine, and your guide will share local tips for the rest of your trip.
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Duration 2.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Spanish
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Easy and direct route to all the highlights of Stanley Park
- Passionately researched history, ecology, and culture
- Guided walking tour of beautiful Stanley Park
- Local recommendations and tips
Not included
- $10/person tells your guide they did a great job.
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Learn everything behind the scenes and why Vancouver is one of the most important locations for Hollywood.
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Stop 2
Summertime is the best time, when you think the park can’t get any more beautiful, you’ll wander into the Rose Garden, a blooming paradise with over 3,500 rose bushes. It's a serene, fragrant pause in the tour, perfect for photos and a moment to breathe in the sweeter side of nature
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Stop 3
Start your experience at the park’s most visited (and most photographed) spot. You’ll hear the meaning behind the Indigenous totem poles
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Stop 4
Wander through all the wonderful trees of thestnaley park. See the amazing trails, the wildlife, and hear interesting stories.
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Stop 5
As you stroll along the water, take in sweeping views of the North Shore Mountains and Lions Gate Bridge. It’s pure Vancouver
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Stop 6
Tucked deep in the forest is this peaceful, lily-covered lake, a favorite among locals and wildlife alike. If you’re lucky, you might spot a beaver, heron, or curious raccoon along the way
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Stop 7
A former site for Salvation Army prayer meetings.
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Stop 8
The 9 O’Clock Gun is a historic landmark located at Brockton Point in Stanley Park, Vancouver. Since 1894, a cannon has been fired every day at 9:00 p.m., originally to signal the time to ships in the harbor. Today, it is a popular tourist attraction and a well-known symbol of Vancouver’s maritime history.
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Stop 9
The Chehalis Cross Memorial is a historic monument located in Stanley Park, Vancouver. Erected in 1862, it commemorates the Chehalis people who died during a smallpox epidemic. It is considered one of the oldest monuments in the city and a significant reminder of Vancouver’s early Indigenous history.
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Stop 10
The Empress of Japan memorial in Stanley Park, Vancouver, commemorates Empress Teimei of Japan. It symbolizes the long-standing friendship between Japan and Canada and reflects the historical ties between Vancouver and the Japanese community.
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Stop 11
The Lions Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge that connects downtown Vancouver with the North Shore. It crosses Burrard Inlet and is used every day by cars, buses, cyclists, and pedestrians. From the bridge, people can see the ocean, the city skyline, and the surrounding mountains.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point
Please meet your guide holding a red umbrella.
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Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day(s) before
- 0% refund if cancelled 0–1 day(s) before
- May be cancelled for bad weather
- May be cancelled if there are not enough travelers
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