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    Century old tree
    Shonah M.

    Stanley Park - one of Vancouvers must see & experience parks. I've dropped plenty pictures of Stanley Park over the years under my - City of Vancouver - review. Over time I realized, this jewel deserves its own review. One of Vancouvers big draws for tourists, this is a stunning park minutes from downtown Vancouver. I have visited dozens of times & brought many out of town family & friends to see Stanley Park. I often go during the summer months but will not hesitate to drop in during the Fall or Winter. Things to do here - bike, walk, jog, scooter, rollerblade, sight see, visit the aquarium, enjoy a summer concert & more. Take a ride around via horse & carriage if you like. There's even a beach on the west side of the park to chill out on. As you walk around the outer perimeter of the park, the views are breathtaking - the ocean, downtown Vancouver, the mountains, the Lionsgate Bridge, the skyline - all gorgeous. A walk around the seawall can take up to 90mins, depending on how often you stop along the way. Oh you definitely will be making a few stops along the way to capture those picture perfect shots. The trees in this park are iconic - age & beauty, so keep an eye out. Head to Prospect Point, facing West Vancouver, & make that proposal to your future spouse, at this stunning view point. As you wind your way around the park, you end up at Second Beach Pool - a large beautiful heated pool, open during late spring through to the end of summer. At the centre of the park is the popular Vancouver Aquarium, recommended for families with kids to come check out. Post pandemic (Covid-19) in late 2021 into year 2022, Stanley Park became notorious for severe attacks on people by - coyotes. It took a while for government to get control of the situation. It was definitely a scary time to go through the park back then. Hot tip alert - if you drive here & park, do not leave your wallets or passports in your car! And do not even get out of your car, & proceed to put anything in the trunk, ie jacket. Unfortunately theives operate here - you won't see them but they are here hiding in the bushes. I have scootered around the entire park. Some passage way on the far western side is just too narrow & gets too crowded. I'd recommend scootering around the park in an anticlockwise pattern, getting to the Lions Gate Bridge & then turning right back around. For sanitys sake.

    Nichole A.

    Gorgeous spot for a walk. Visited on a beautiful sunny day and got to walk along the sea wall. Had a great time. The totem poles are so cool. Great views of multiple points of the city. Its busy but still enjoyable. Lots of bikes and pedestrians. Can also drive through and see things while driving. We even saw a bald eagle flying above us!!

    Chantelle H.

    Visited the Harry Potter forbidden forest event at Stanley Park and it was a 10/10. The attention to detail was great. The staff were friendly as well and helpful In organizing parking etc. the lights, sound and music , as well as figures all throughout was a magical experience.

    Amie N.

    BEAUTIFUL PARK, runners/walkers/roller skaters. two lanes for ppl on feet vs wheels. very safe, abt 6mi to make one loop around lake + park, u go under the bridge, u get a view of the beaches, ferries, seagulls, u enter parks. U NEED TO ADD THIS TO UR ITINERARY!! go biking for $10 an hour is so worth it!! yummy waterfront dining areas surrounding

    Crystal C.

    Pros: The people of Vancouver are so lucky to have something like this. If I lived here, I would be biking this route once a week. We saw multiple seals playing in the water. There's a tea place towards the end. Cons: very very crowded. Lots of rude people.

    James R.

    This is a great place to walk. If you walk the beach trail, it is 10km or 6.2 miles around. There is a lot to see. If the sun is out, eear sun screen. I have a good burn because I didn't put any on. If you take your time, you will see some wildlife. We saw seals, geese, ducks, and a few crabs. There are vendors and bathrooms every 4 or 5 kilometers. You can get drinks and food. Restrooms have signs on them indicating they are open for gender diverse individuals even though they are marked male and female. People are friendly and we had a great time. Allow 5 or more hours if you want to see a lot of the sights. Go several days if you want to see it all. They have carriage tours for $30 a person if you don't want to walk or rent a bike. Get out and enjoy the sites. We had a great time.

    Fall Maple Leaf
    Tawnya L.

    Absolutely amazing park! This is the equivalent of Central Park in NYC but with more incredible views of the waterfront and many forested trails. There is so much to see and do including an aquarium, historical Totem Poles, and views of Vancouver city scape and amazing Lions Gate Bridge. We didn't even touch the surface of all of the activities and time that could be spent here. It is incredible, especially with all the leaves changing to fall colors of gold, red, orange, and yellow. It's truly a must see!

    Beautiful bike trail
    Roselia G.

    Huge and beautiful park. There are areas to picnic, sit along the sandy bay edge, trail hike through the woods, and bike ride along the designated trails. There's plenty of restrooms, a playground, and a little snack and ice cream building too. It's got everything! Oh but while on one of the hike trails, we smelled wood smoke. Then a ranger drove by asking if we'd seen a fire. It's very dangerous to be using fire, or smoking in this area. Definitely be careful to avoid a fire starting.

    Tiffany Y.

    We came here multiple times during our trip to Vancouver. There's so much to do here with plenty of gorgeous views all around. They have wide open green space, plenty of walking/biking paths, big playgrounds for kids, dog friendly areas (not the beach), and in the summer when we went, we very much enjoyed the pool at Second Beach. The entry fee for the pool was very reasonable, and the pool itself was huge, had a nice water slide feature, and great surrounding views. Make sure you pay for parking, even if there is no sign nearby! Walk to the nearest parking station ASAP to pay.

    Totem poles
    Mimi W.

    The park itself offers great views of the city and the water and even bridges - both in the day and at night. You can drive all around and there are different parking areas along the way - all paid and I don't remember if there's an end time here, but a lot of national parks around me is free after 5pm. Well we got a parking ticket after 6pm in less than 10 minutes away from the car. Traffic can be horrible going there and back from the city and it's a one way/lane to circle the park. There's also a Totem Polls area but it's a bit underwhelming. Great for biking or running, very flat grounds. But besides the city views and photo ops, not much to do from a tourist standpoint.

    Raymond G.

    My family and I made this one of our top spots on our list to visit when in the Vancouver area. It is really neat that we could just hop on the bus and take this to the loop inside Stanley Park. The first day that we came here, we ended up walking a little to the Vancouver Aquarium. Just walking from the loop to the aquarium is so beautiful and green! On the other day that we came here, we bussed into the same loop and did much more walking through this beautiful park! We ended up walking to the totem poles area. These were really cool to see! As we walked along the perimeter walking path, we could see the waters. We noticed many cool looking boats. It was neat to see the water airplanes take off and land in the harbor as well as seeing the horse carriage ride. As we kept walking, we could see the Lions Gate Bridge and Grosse Mountain towards North Vancouver. The sight was so picturesque! We found a playground area for my two granddaughters, which they had fun there. Next, we saw a nice garden area and then had an incredible lunch at Stanley's Bar & Grill. We had such a great, wonderful, and eventful day here. Overall, l love coming to Stanley Park. There are so many other things to explore in the future here! I can't wait to come back again and I highly recommend you make this a part of any Vancouver visit you make!!!

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    Scott W.

    Stanley park is a terrific spot for a walk or bike ride. Great views of the harbor, watching some of the commercial shipping come and go. The bike route is well maintained, level, and easy to rider. It's less than an hour on bike, at a leisurely pace.

    Jessica L.

    Stanley Park is absolutely beautiful! I didn't have very high expectations given that I've been to many parks before. However the reviews online for Stanley Park were amazing so I decided to spend a few hours here with friends. First of all, there are many places to park next to the trails, so it's convenient and accessible. The entire park is so well-organized and clean... I was so drawn to the natural beauty that sometimes forgot I was right next to one of the biggest cities in Canada. Stanley Park is massive and it is easy to get lost. However, there are many signs and maps to guide you. I love to by my water and the Seawall is incredibly long and scenic. There's a lot of history and landmarks to explore and learn about. We walked around for two and a half hours and it was magical the whole time. If you're a Vancouver BC, this place is an absolute must-visit.

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    Vancouver Seawall - Harry Jerome in the morning

    Vancouver Seawall

    4.8(112 reviews)
    0.2 kmCoal Harbour

    Trail Series, Part 40 Running was never meant to be easy, so…read moremany runners choose a phrase to help motivate them. Some of my favorites include: "No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch"; "I don't run to add days to my life, I run to add life to my days"; "The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start"; "My sport is your sport's punishment"; "This isn't sweat, it's liquid awesome"; and "Do it for the post-run snack". It was during a recent run along the Stanley Park Seawall Path in Vancouver, Canada, that I discovered a different motivational technique. Rather than repeating a single phrase to keep you going, how about excitedly striding from one motivational expression to another? You see as this trail winds itself around magnificent Stanley Park, it is replete with benches adorned with a seemingly endless number of deeply personal plaques that broadcast both remembrances and some pretty keen life advice. I stopped more than 150 times during my run and I'd estimate that I photographed only 50% of the benches that are available to enjoy. My favorite plaques include: "What a beautiful difference one single life made"; "To the world you were just one, to me you were the world" ; "She lived for those she loved, and those she loved remember"; "How small a part of time we share"; "People and places have touched me so, left a mark on my mind, heart & soul. Thank you Lord, it's been a great ride"; "Loving Masterchef who taught how to savor the flavors of life"; and "Just a Godly man who so loved his four wonderful daughters". This outstanding trail is approximately 6 miles long, flat, and entirely paved. It features numerous dramatic curves that create excitement to discover what might be revealed just around each corner. Those with mobility issues will find it extremely accommodating and a separate lane for cyclists creates a safe path for all outdoor enthusiasts. It is well traveled during the day, and although the buddy system is always recommended, it isn't necessary in this instance. And that's...Henry's Take. #trailseries #stanleyparkseawallpath

    I really enjoyed walking along the Seawall and get a fantastic view of the Vancouver skyline. It's…read moreespecially pretty with the reflection of the skyscrapers and other buildings in the water. There are ducks, seagulls and we saw a blue heron there as well. There are rows and rows of daffodils and crocuses growing everywhere. Love the architecture and aesthetic of this beautiful city.

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    Garibaldi Provincial Park

    Garibaldi Provincial Park

    4.8(35 reviews)
    43.1 km

    The hike to Garibaldi Lake! This was a difficult one for me, maybe one of the tougher ones I've…read moreaccomplished and I'm saying that because I'm not the most patient of hikers. I'm more of a speed hiker that likes to get in and get out! But to access Garibaldi Lake, (the obvious main event to the park), you must take the Rubble Creek Trail. It's an 18 kilometer out and back hike (or as us Americans would say - "roundtrip")...that is a length of 11.5 miles long. And with that 11.5 miles, the path is all uphill! Everything about it is uphill until you eventually arrive at...Garibaldi Lake! So...for the folks out there who maybe don't hike often, I'd just suggest preparing for the long haul. The hike will be strenuous, but pace yourself, take breaks when necessary and before long...the reward will be worth the grind! And then, you'll be coming back for more! Another thing, I'm always motivated to capture undisturbed pictures in nature. And it's this inspiration that I use to discover what's out there. I want to reflect back on the experience and know I afforded myself ample time during the day to accomplish the sights and sceneries that make for memorable stories. Lol, it's this type of internal mentality that pushes me to strive for greater heights, so to speak, hehehe. Okay so this Rubble Creek Trail to Garibaldi Lake! You must make a reservation 2 days in advance prior to visiting. Just go to bcparks.ca and sign up for a pass. I also used this website for accessing Joffre Lakes Provincial Park situated in Mount Currie, BC. And btw, this Garibaldi Lake is located just north of Whistler, BC. One side note...the parks, lakes and hikes here in Lower British Columbia are simply fantastic! There's a laundry list of things to do. And especially when you speak to locals and they recommend hidden, under the radar places that the public eye doesn't know much about. I thought the Canadian Rockies in Alberta were stunning, but British Columbia nature is really, really scenic! Before arriving at Garibaldi Lake, I suggest taking a short side trek to Barrier Viewpoint for some quick panoramic looks. Also, along the trail you'll pass over a short bridge looking up at a waterfall. It's worthy of a photo. Finally arriving at Garibaldi Lake, at first it may not be so picturesque (even when the sun is out!) but give it a chance. Walk around and explore and you'll find colorful instances where you'll connect with those green and turquoise blue waters. Especially when you're looking back towards the entrance area of the lake, the return hike back down had some of my most fulfilling pictures of the day. It's weird, it's like the angle of the sun can play tricks on you. Be patient and hopefully magical moments will evolve! I tried to walk around the perimeter of Garibaldi Lake, but that wasn't possible. So...I had to relax a little and take my foot off the gas pedal, lol. In fact, some of my best views were simply looking out at the snowcapped mountain peaks. There's a glacier set in the distance as well. A lot of visitors brought their bathing suits with them. And although the lake is glacially fed and freezing, people were still swimming! I even joined in on the fun and took my clothes down to my underwear and hopped in the waters, lol. Granted, it was only briefly, but still, I wanted to leave no stone unturned while here! I'd also point out that since the lake is not navigable 360 degrees around, it sort of took the pressure off me to find the best picture angles. Instead, I really tried to embrace the setting and live in the moment! There's camping allowed here, but again you must make reservations for it. Btw, it's free to book your entry pass to the lake. Parking is free too. One last thing, remember...when you head back towards the entrance of Garibaldi Lake, you'll be pleasantly surprised with the lake colors illuminating from the tree line pathway. I left the lake around 3pm and suddenly, light greens and blues were evident! There are vault toilets at the lake. Interestingly, they ask you to bring your own toilet paper. Never seen that before. Overall, Garibaldi Lake was a wonderful way to enjoy a summer day in the great outdoors. I can't believe I hiked 18 kilometers. And the path through the forest makes for a quiet atmosphere in the woods. I would still rank Joffre Lakes as my favorite BC landmark, but this Garibaldi Lake has its value and major popularity among hikers. Thank you for taking time to read this.

    All I have to say is be prepared.. As this is about an 18km hike, I recommend leaving early in the…read moremorning and staying over night in Whistler so you don't feel rushed. This time around when we went, due to the pandemic, we had to book a time slot the day of as they were limiting the amount of hikers. Driving there isn't the problem nor is the parking, it's the length of time but the reward at the end is worth it. I recommend bringing a small bag for liquids, snacks, bug spray, hat and towel as you could swim there but keep in mind you can't throw away your garbage at the site due to bears even though there's a camp site there. The hike isn't super steep and you won't have to climb anything (at least I didn't), you just have to be ready to walk a lot. The path is well marked so you can't get lost. I would say the average round trip if you aren't including staying at the destination to eat and take photos is roughly 4-5 hours round trip at a steady pace. Hike's are always calming and it helps clear your mind from stress and clutter. This is probably one of the best local hikes I've done so far and I would definitely recommend it to anything looking for a challenge and beautiful view. And if you want to be more adventurous, you can also extend your trip to panoramic ridge and black tusk!

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    Some stunning Garibaldi Lake colors!

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    Garibaldi Provincial Park - Enjoying the afternoon colors of Garibaldi Lake.

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    Enjoying the afternoon colors of Garibaldi Lake.

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