Stanley Park is Vancouver's greatest treasure — 1,000 acres of old-growth coastal rainforest 10 minutes from downtown. The 9km Seawall loop around the park (or 22km extended loop to Kits Beach) is Vancouver's most iconic activity. Rent bikes on Denman Street; go counter-clockwise for the best views. Free to enter; parking CAD$6–10.
Why It’s Worth Your Time
Vancouver’s greatest treasure — 1,000 acres of old-growth coastal rainforest 10 minutes from downtown. The 9km Seawall loop (or 22km extended to Kits Beach) is the city’s most iconic activity. Rent bikes on Denman Street and go counter-clockwise for the best views. Free to enter.
What Stands Out
- 1,000 acres of old-growth coastal rainforest — ancient Douglas firs and cedars
- 9km Seawall around the park, 22km extended loop to Kits Beach
- Rent bikes on Denman Street (CAD$8–15/hour), go counter-clockwise
- Vancouver Aquarium inside the park: rescued sea otters, beluga whales
- Brockton Point totem poles: one of BC's most visited indigenous cultural sites
- Free to enter — parking CAD$6–10, cycling/walking is free and recommended