North America's Third Largest Urban Park
Stanley Park, Vancouver's first, is an evergreen
oasis of 1,000 acres close to the heart of Vancouver's downtown core.
There are many transportation
and tour
companies that have a variety of tours to
show its splendor. 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. The park abounds in wildlife
and its features appeal to the naturalist, the plant lover or one who
would do nothing more than relax in beautiful surroundings.
The Nature House, located on Lost Lagoon's south side,
offers educational materials as well as seasonal walking tours. Lost
Lagoon is the haven for many varieties of birds including swans, ducks and
Canada geese.The rushes and small islands in the lake make a natural
nesting place for the various species that live here.
 
The Stanley Park Seawall
The Stanley Park Seawall was originally conceived as a
precaution to erosion in the early 1920s. Though it took nearly six
decades to complete the entire seawall, which rings the peninsula of
Stanley Park, it was obviously well worth it as visitors and residents
alike make this outdoor recreational facility the most popular activity in
Vancouver.
It's circular route racks up 5.5 miles or 8.85 km. Most
spots are now physically separated so that in-line skaters and cyclists
can peacefully co exist with pedestrians.
NOTE:Wheeled traffic must travel in a counter-clockwise
direction both on the seawall and the roadway in Stanley Park.
 
Brockton Prospect-Point
Any point on the perimeter of Stanley Park offers many views
of spectacular scenics. Four points are especially suited for viewing
panoramas of the area. Hallelujah Point to view Coal Harbour and the
downtown core. Brockton Point to view the eastern side of the North Shore
and deep into Burrard Inlet.
Brockton Point is also the best location for observing the
cruise
ships arriving and departing to and from the cruise
ship terminals in downtown Vancouver. Prospect Point to view the
western side of the North Shore and glimpses of Vancouver Island. Ferguson
Point to view most of English Bay, Vancouver's Westside (Kitsilano, Point
Grey and UBC), Vancouver Island (in good weather) and the North shore.
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