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Independent Stanley Park visitor guide

Aerial view of the Stanley Park seawall and coastline — AI-animated photo

Vancouver, British Columbia

Stanley Park

A little forest. A little ocean. A day of your own.

Explore the seawall

Get inspired

All things to do

Stanley Park coastline with Siwash Rock and the seawall

SeawallWalk or cycle the waterfront

Tree-lined Stanley Park path; general forest context

HikingFind your forest outing

Totem poles photographed in Stanley Park

Totem polesArt at Brockton Point

Boats and reflections at a Vancouver marina

Coal HarbourContinue along the waterfront

One hourA compact waterfront visit Two hoursMake time for one park area Half dayOne main experience and a break Full dayA day with room to explore

SpringGardens and flexible walks SummerLong days on the coast AutumnChanging light and shorter outings WinterQuiet plans and weather checks

Make a day of it.

One hour or a whole afternoon. Find a plan that leaves room to enjoy the park.

Find your itinerary

A new point of view

Landmarks, shoreline stops and places worth slowing down for.

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Snow in Stanley Park on a winter day

A park for every season

Plan around the daylight, the weather and the day you want.

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Know before you go

Getting here

Find your entrance and compare walking, cycling, transit and driving.

Plan ahead Parking

Choose a parking area and understand passes and payment.

Plan ahead Hours & costs

Separate park access from attraction schedules and seasonal services.

Plan ahead Tides & conditions

Use the right tide station, forecast and access notices for your day.

Around the park

Stay a little longer.

Connect your park day with a meal, a waterfront walk or a neighbourhood nearby. Find food around the place where your outing ends.

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