Explore the 400-hectare natural West Coast rainforest and enjoy the scenic views of water, mountains, sky and majestic trees along Stanley Park's famous Seawall. Discover the kilometres of trails, beautiful beaches, local wildlife, great eats, natural, cultural and historical landmarks, along with many other adventures. The park offers a wide range of experiences including Canada's largest aquarium.
The nine totem poles at Brockton Point are BC's most visited tourist attraction. The collection started at Lumberman's Arch in the 1920s, when the Park Board bought four totems from Vancouver Island's Alert Bay. More purchased totems came from Haida Gwaii and the BC central Rivers Inlet, to celebrate the 1936 Golden Jubilee.
The peninsula was the site of one of the largest Indigenous settlements in the Lower Mainland, known as Whoi Whoi and was home to hundreds of people. For many generations, they drew from the forest and marine resources of the surrounding environment to create homes and sustain families.
Directions:
- Turn right out of the hostel and walk down Granville St until you reach Georgia Street.
- Cross the street and catch bus #50 Marine opposite London Drugs.
- Get off at WB W Georgia St & Denman St.
- Cross the street and walk up Georgia St and you'll see the Stanley Park sign.
Approx ~ 15 mins | Transit - $3.10