Stanley Park, Vancouver: Address, Phone Number, Stanley Park Reviews: 4.5/5
Stanley Park
Stanley Park
4.5
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North America's third-largest park draws eight million visitors per year, many of whom may skate or walk past you on the Seawall, a scenic, 5.5-mile path running along the water on the park's perimeter. It's just one of many trails among the park's 1,000 acres, which also house an aquarium, nature center and other recreational facilities.
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Neighbourhood: Stanley Park
Stanley Park is Vancouver's premier spot to get up close and personal with nature and animals. The grassy expanse offers outdoor teahouses and stunning views, beachfront hideaways and splash parks. It is a typical getaway spot for friends and families, especially as it is home to Vancouver's aquarium, and some of its best equestrian outlets.
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Restaurants
2,560 within 5 kms
Stanley's Bar and Grill
394
12 m$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Canadian
LIFT Bar Grill View
1,096
0.7 km$$ - $$$ • Seafood • Sushi • Canadian
Picnix
25
0.2 km$$ - $$$ • Canadian • Vegetarian Friendly
Stanley Park Pavillion
68
11 m$$ - $$$ • Bar • Canadian • Vegetarian Friendly
Tavola
384
0.9 km$$ - $$$ • Italian • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Nook
338
0.9 km$$ - $$$ • Italian • Pizza • Vegetarian Friendly
Cardero's Restaurant & Live Bait Marine Pub
3,421
1 km$$ - $$$ • Seafood • Canadian • Vegetarian Friendly
Nero waffles
361
1 km$ • Bakeries • Belgian • Cafe
Kingyo
617
1 km$$ - $$$ • Japanese • Asian • Vegetarian Friendly
Banana Leaf Malaysian Cuisine
305
0.9 km$$ - $$$ • Asian • Malaysian • Vegetarian Friendly
Attractions
452 within 10 kms
President Harding Memorial
1
58 mPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
Theatre under the Stars
103
70 mTheatres
Vancouver Seawall
5,079
0.2 kmGeologic Formations
Stanley Park Train
26
0.1 kmScenic Railroads
Vancouver Aquarium
8,478
0.3 kmAquariums
Japanese Canadian War Memorial
2
0.2 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
Polar Bear Compound
1
0.2 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Mysterious Sites
Nine O´Clock Gun
14
0.2 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Chief Of The Undersea World
1
0.2 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
The Fox's Den Splash Park
1
0.3 kmParks
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701
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67
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HAS_08
Pittsburgh, PA52 contributions
May 2022 • Family
A large gorgeous park with tons of walking trails and remarkable views. Walk along the sea wall perimeter for optimal vistas
Written 18 May 2022
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neilkim2022
3 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Excellent for walks, interactive with nature. Services easy to access while not being intrusive. A must do.
Written 18 May 2022
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irvin k
Vancouver, Canada8 contributions
Apr. 2022
we love this area ,if you are in Vancouver please do not forget to go check Stanly park and walk around it and enjoy your life as living creature and be thanks full from Vancouver city workers which is keep this park so clean and beautiful.
Written 15 May 2022
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Ken N
Edmonton, Canada9 contributions
May 2022
Staring right at it from our room, we couldn't help but go check out the iconic Stanley Park, especially since it now has completed all the repairs to the pathways, a good little walk to work up an appetite that night.
Written 9 May 2022
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L G
Coquitlam, Canada4 contributions
Dec. 2021
A must for anyone who visits this beautiful city. Old trees and natural beauty as well as views of the water, bridg and skyline.
Written 9 May 2022
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Vanessa M
Greater Sydney, Australia400 contributions
May 2022
This park is massive. We spent our time near the totem poles taking in the views across the harbour. We drove around the park and there were lots of other walkways that looked great to explore.
Written 8 May 2022
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KhimLee
Hillsborough, CA346 contributions
Apr. 2022
Visited the park on a cold sping afternoon while on a trip to Canada. Thankfully the rain had abated and we decided to spend a couple of hours biking along the perimeter. We rented pedal bikes (both ebikes as well as e-scooters are available for rental at the wharf area near the park) which gave us a little workout without being too tiring. The entire trip around the park took about 1.5 hours and it allowed us to see most of everything including the seawall, verdant meadows along the way, Lions Gate bridge, the totems, Third Beach, teahouse and the Lost Lagoon. It was lovely weather albeit a little chilly. Overall great visit.
Written 1 May 2022
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LakeByTheSea
St. John's, Canada39 contributions
Apr. 2022
Do yourself a favour a take a stroll here. Time in the trees is always time well spent -- especially when it means you're also by the sea.
Written 1 May 2022
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AprilForbes
Salisbury, UK320 contributions
Apr. 2022
What a fantastic day to see Stanley Park, the weather was glorious and sunny, an ice cream was required.
My friend and I walked 9km around the park and we saw some fantastic sights, I was so happy once I finally reached the bridge which I could continually see. The totum poles were tucked along side the gift shop which was good to see.
The park can be enjoyed by everyone and I would so recommend a visit
My friend and I walked 9km around the park and we saw some fantastic sights, I was so happy once I finally reached the bridge which I could continually see. The totum poles were tucked along side the gift shop which was good to see.
The park can be enjoyed by everyone and I would so recommend a visit
Written 30 April 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
vluchoa
Manila, Philippines21 contributions
Apr. 2022
the flowers were all in bloom! very pleasing sight. took the horse carriage ride to see the whole park and listen to the history of the park.
Written 21 April 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Hi
I like to go to Vancouver and visit stanley park. What's the weather like in January?
joey r
Calgary, Canada461 contributions
Its rainy, its soggy and cold, the better time to visit is March
I am visiting Vancouver next week. What is the weather like? Do I need to dress in layers or just have a small jacket handy or no jacket at all? Is the park nice and safe enough to walk around rather than bike?
Natalie L
Nonthaburi, Thailand52 contributions
I went today and it was beautiful. The park is safe, I passed a policeman patrolling on a motor bike. The weather is perfect. A light wind jacket is all you need. The cafe at Third beach was closed today. Hire a bike outside the park or download the Mobi app for bikes inside the park.
TWongAiea
AIEA103 contributions
I am going to Vancouver in early November. Would it be too cold to do a bike ride around the park?
Frankee11
San Rafael, CA275 contributions
I suspect it will be quite chilly. Depends on what you are used to. If you are from a country that is warmish in Nov, then yes you will probably find it too cold. If you are from the northern US or England and are used to biking in November, then it will be similar to what you are used to. We were there in August and it was occassionally drizzly but warm enough that some hardy women had sleeveless tops on. It was around 70 F degrees. November is going to be considerably colder than that.
Extraordinary174827
Thornbury, Canada1 contribution
I'm arriving by via rail (Pacific Central Station) the first week of October. I wanted to go to Stanley Park first. I'll have a small carry-on with me. Is the train open then? What's the best way to get around? Highlights?
Manuela D
Cremona, Italy278 contributions
In October you d better take a taxi, even though Vancouver has a good transportation service.
Cathy P
1 contribution
I will be in a car with a small trailer behind. Is there a place to park and get the sky train to Stanley Park and the aquarium?
Markus N
Zurich, Switzerland114 contributions
Hi, there are parking lots at the entrance of Stanley park. Use one of these and make a short walk to the Aquarium.
Saxroader
Almere, The Netherlands57 contributions
We would like to visit Stanley Park and ride the bicycle. Does anybody have a recommendation for parking the car close by?
DaianeLuiza
Rio de Janeiro, RJ94 contributions
Sure...there are several parking lots there! And there, you MUST take the ticket so you wont get a fine! Even if you stop only 10 min...take it...otherwise its going to cost you much more! :D Enjoy there is amazing!!! You could park infront of the lake also!
Vicki L
Jasper, GA32 contributions
We are going at the end of May and since we are not in the best physical shape, I'm thinking the bus tour would be our best bet. I see there is a bus in the park during the summer but it doesn't say when it starts. We will only be in Vancouver the 30th and 31st of May. Also, by looking at youtube I think we would want to do the forest route rather than the water. Does the bus go that route or only around the water? If you are worried your legs will hurt before you find a place to return the bikes, is there a place to rent a car for a couple of hours and just drive through? We already paid for the hop on/off but for those 2 days so we don't really want to waste money on a car for the whole day. And, the horse and carriage ride for only an hour doesn't really appeal to me. Doesn't seem like it would go very far.
jrelliottoh
Cozumel, Mexico8 contributions
Sounds like you might like to try an ebike, so you won't need to worry about going uphill. $10/hour at beesknees for example.
Dee B
Fort Lauderdale, FL4 contributions
What are the best parts of the park to visit in early June? We are likely going to hike.
Gordon S
Merritt, Canada359 contributions
If you are looking to go Hiking I would recommend the North Shore Mountains - Grouse Grind, Lynn Canyon, Mount Seymour, The Lions, Capilano Pacific Trail. You can also google Easy Hikes around Vancouver for some ideas.
Stanley Park itself has very easy walking trails crisscrossing the park. The Sea Wall is a great walk as well. There is also a Heron rookery within the park on the west side. Dogs need to be on leash.
harparkashs
Surrey, Canada
I want to visit Stanley park, aquarium & Vancouver lookout, is it doable in a day ?
Are these places close to each other?
Thank you
josied568
Philadelphia, PA48 contributions
Yes, the aquarium is in the park so a few hours there, and a few hours enjoying the park will make for a nice day.
Frequently Asked Questions about Stanley Park
- We recommend booking Stanley Park tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 84 Stanley Park tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Stanley Park:
- Vancouver City Tour Including Capilano Suspension Bridge (From AU$158.03)
- Vancouver City Hop-on Hop-off Tour (From AU$67.08)
- Walking Tour Along Stanley Park's Seawall (From AU$10.22)
- Whistler Sightseeing Tour from Vancouver: See Horseshoe Bay and Shannon Falls (From AU$226.25)
- Stanley Park Bike Tour (From AU$89.48)
- Hotels near Stanley Park:
- (0.87 km) Times Square Suites Hotel
- (1.49 km) Loden Hotel
- (1.22 km) English Bay Inn
- (0.88 km) The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver
- (1.42 km) West End Guest House
- Restaurants near Stanley Park:
- (0.01 km) Stanley Park Pavillion
- (0.01 km) Stanley's Bar and Grill
- (0.19 km) Picnix
- (0.72 km) LIFT Bar Grill View
- (1.02 km) Kingyo
- Attractions near Stanley Park:
- (0.06 km) President Harding Memorial
- (0.07 km) Theatre under the Stars
- (0.24 km) Vancouver Seawall
- (0.22 km) Stanley Park Horse-Drawn Tours
- (0.14 km) Stanley Park Train