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Stanley Park: Stanley Park
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  • madamx
  • Updated By madamx on March 23, 2007
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  • Stanley Park Pavillion - Vancouver
    Stanley Park Pavillion
    by madamx
    I hadn't been to Stanley Park in years and had forgotten how beautiful it was. I would recommend at least a full day to explore the park fully, as we spent 4 hours in the aquarium itself, seeing the shows and going through all the displays.

    Stanley Park is a 1000 acre park, at Vancouver's downtown core. The gorgeous surroundings, west coast flora and fauna and majestic vistas available make it a wonderful oasis in an exciting urban setting.

    Parking is $5.00 for a full day, and there is a free shuttle that circles the park with stops at the most popular sites. The bus driver/guide also makes succint commentary at each stop.

    Be warned that driving around the park is only in one direction, so if you miss an area, you have to most likely circle around again, which can be stressful at times. What I recommend is actually parking at an area, and taking the shuttle bus once around, to get an idea of the stops you want to take. We found that it took some of the pressure off, and we made note of some of the places we wanted to stop.

    Maps of the park are available at the information kiosk near the Vancouver Rowing Club just off Georgia Street. There is also a shuttle bus stop right across the street, with parking available close by, near the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club.

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  • Address: South of the Lions' Gate Bridge
  • Phone: (604) 257-8400
  • Directions: You can reach Stanley Park using the Lions Gate Bridge, Georgia Street, Robson or Nelson Streets, or Beach Avenue.
  • Website: www.seestanleypark.com
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    Stanley Park: Stanley Park Outdoor Pool
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  • jamiesno
  • By jamiesno on June 24, 2004
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  • Stanley Park Pool - Vancouver
    Stanley Park Pool
    by jamiesno
    In the "Second Beach" area of Stanley Park you will find a very large outdoor pool.

    On a hot day it is clearly a good part of the park to jump in and cool off. These area of the park there was a lot of kids and families obviously enjoying the pool.

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  • Address: West end of Georgia Street, Vancouver
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    Stanley Park: The Lion's Gate Bridge
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  • jamiesno
  • By jamiesno on June 24, 2004
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  • View of Lion's Gate Bridge from Prospect Point - Vancouver
    View of Lion's Gate Bridge
    from Prospect Point
    by jamiesno
    The Lion's Gate Bridge was originally built by the Guinness family to allow access to their property developments on the north shore, the bridge was opened in 1939 with the sparkling necklace of lights added in 1986 for the City of Vancouver's Centennial Celebrations.

    When you drive across the bridge you will be greet by two monument lions thus the name.

    In this picture you can see one of the best views of the bridge is from Prospect Point within Stanley Park.

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  • Address: West end of Georgia Street, Vancouver
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    Stanley Park: English Bay Beach
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  • jamiesno
  • By jamiesno on June 24, 2004
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  • English Bay Beach - Vancouver
    English Bay Beach
    by jamiesno
    There are several beaches in Vancouver. English Bay Beach is on the west side of Stanley Park but just before you get to the park itself and is one that is very active.

    There is beach volley ball happening and a lot of people walking and sun bathing and looked more like a younger adult crowd.

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  • Address: West end of Georgia Street, Vancouver
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    Stanley Park: Massive Trees
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  • jamiesno
  • By jamiesno on June 24, 2004
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  • Me in Stanley Park - Vancouver
    Me in Stanley Park
    by jamiesno
    Where I live in Canada trees are smaller and some are not any taller than I am but I can attest on the west coast of Canada the trees are massive.

    As you can see in this picture just one minute off the Stanley Park Seawall Promenade and you are in the middle of some very dense forest and massive rain forest trees.

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  • Address: West end of Georgia Street, Vancouver
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    Stanley Park: Walk around the Stanley Park
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  • joiwatani
  • Updated By joiwatani on January 2, 2009
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  • Walk way at Stanley Park with the view of Vancouve - Vancouver
    Walk way at Stanley Park with
    the view of Vancouve
    by joiwatani, 4 more photos
    It's good to walk. I walked around the park and cut across the park to go to the Japanese Monument which is pretty close to the Vancouver Aquiarium! It must have been two miles!

    There is a pavement used for skaters and there is also a walk way for just pedestrians. A separate pavement for cars (one-way street) is to the right of the walkway.

    Walking is very refreshing especially around Stanley Park because of the view and because of the separated walk-ways which is very safe for tourists. Besides, there is the ocean to the right of the walk-way and the park to the left. You pass by the Totem Poles which made Stanley Park famous for, the Canadian Lady on the round rock, the Canadian-Japanese boat replica, etc. The walk is so pleasant because you can actually smell of the saltiness of the ocean breeze.

    The horse-driven carriage passes you by carrying a dozen of tourists going to visit the Totem Poles. Or, some tourists in their cars are passing by enroute going to the Capilano Bridge!"

  • Address: Stanley Park, Vancouver, Canada
  • Directions: North-western end of downtown Vancouver
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    Stanley Park: Amazing Park
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  • jamiesno
  • By jamiesno on June 24, 2004
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  • Stanley Park view from Grouse Mountain - Vancouver
    Stanley Park view from Grouse
    Mountain
    by jamiesno
    "To the use and enjoyment of people of all colours, creeds and customs for all time." - Lord Stanley, Governor General of Canada, in 1889, at the dedication of Stanley Park

    Stanley Park, Vancouver's first park, is an evergreen oasis of 400 hectares (1,000 acres) close to the heart of Vancouver's downtown core. Its natural west coast atmosphere offering a back drop of majestic cedar, hemlock and fir trees embraces visitors and transports them to an environment rich in tranquility.

    In all of my tips I have been very complementary to the amount of green space in Vancouver but this is a jewell.

    Really you should plan to spend a day in Stanley Park or if you are there for a while go for shorter periods of time and explore a different part every day. It is almost 9 kilometers to walk all around the parimeter of the park.

    It is simply one of the things you have to go experience in Vancouver. Please rate my tips and leave your comments.

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  • Address: West end of Georgia Street, Vancouver
  • Website: http://www.city.vancouver.bc.ca/parks/parks/stanley/
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    Stanley Park: The SS Empress of Japan in Stanley Park
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  • jamiesno
  • By jamiesno on June 24, 2004
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  • SS Empress of Japan - Vancouver
    SS Empress of Japan
    by jamiesno
    This is yet another monument you will find in Stanley Park, Vancouver.

    It is a replica of figurehead of the S.S. Empress of Japan which plied these waters thrity one years from 1891 - 1922 carrying Vancouver's commerce to the orient. The original carving was restored by the Vancouver Province in 1928.

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  • Address: West end of Georgia Street, Vancouver
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    Stanley Park: STANLEY PARK
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  • LoriPori
  • Updated By LoriPori on October 25, 2004
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  • Totems in Stanley Park - Vancouver
    Totems in Stanley Park
    by LoriPori
    On Saturday, May 31, Hans and I spent the afternoon with Ed, Stephanie and their adorable son Roman, at STANLEY PARK. The world's most viewed totem poles draw about eight million visitors a year to Stanley Park near Brockton Point. Many are flamboyantly coloured.
    Stanley Park is a 1000 acre park, located in Vancouver's downtown core. There is a free shuttle that circles the park with stops at the most popular spots. Driving around the park is only in one direction, so if you miss a spot, you will have to circle around again. Ed parked near the Totem Poles, so we didn't have far to walk.

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  • Address: Vancouver's Downtown core
  • Phone: 1-604-8400
  • Website: www.seestanleypark.com
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    Stanley Park: Stanley Park
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  • JanPeter74
  • Updated By JanPeter74 on August 30, 2004
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  • Totem Poles in Stanley Park - Vancouver
    Totem Poles in Stanley
    Park
    by JanPeter74
    Stanley park is the largest "city"park of North America. It's the major attraction of Vancouver. The park is filled with all kinds of interesting things to see and do. A major attraction are the Indian Totem Poles. Furthermore, you will find a swimming pool, beaches, a rose garden, forest, ponds and lots of great viewpoints. The park is for a large part surrounded by water and especially the area around the Totem Poles and Brockton Point has spectacular views of downtown to one side and North Vancouver to the other. Stanley Park is also home to the famous Vancouver Aquarium.

    Around the park lies the so-called seawall with a (mostly oneway) road, footpath and bike/skatepath. You can imagine the great relaxed atmosphere on a sunny day with tourists, joggers, cyclists and inline skaters.

    The park is serviced by means of several busservices to the centre of the park (the area of the Vancouver Aquarium) as well as the free Stanley Park Shuttle, which circles the park and has 14 stops along the way. When you go there by car, bear in mind that all parkings are pay-and-display, so bring coins.

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  • Address: West end of Georgia Street, Vancouver
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