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Stanley Park and the Seawall

#1von 10 Orten zum Besuchen in VancouverVancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Auch bekannt als Stanley Park Seawall

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Öffnungszeiten: No fixed opening hours. Der Eintritt ist kostenlos. Plane 3 hrs ein. Beste Zeit: 07:00-09:00.

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Stanley Park Labeled Aerial Map, by Soggybread
Photo: The original uploader was Soggybread at English Wikipedia. / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Öffnungszeiten
No fixed hours
Open 24 hours; the Seawall is best used in daylight, since long stretches are unlit.
Eintrittspreis
Kostenlos
Benötigte Zeit
3 hrs
Beste Tageszeit
07:00-09:00
Beste Monate
May – Sep
Adresse
Stanley Park Drive, Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2, Canada (main entrance at the foot of West Georgia Street)

Über Stanley Park and the Seawall

Stanley Park is free to enter at any hour, and its 9 km Seawall loop circles a 405-hectare peninsula beside downtown Vancouver, as of 2026. The park opened on 27 September 1888 and is named after Lord Stanley, Canada's sixth governor general. Douglas fir, western red cedar and hemlock cover the interior, and the Seawall's paved path runs along a stone and concrete wall at the water's edge. Most visitors allow two to four hours to walk or cycle the full loop, with stops at the Brockton Point totem poles and the beaches on the English Bay side.

Beste Tageszeit: 07:00-09:00. On a weekday, before cyclists and tour groups fill the path.

Öffnungszeiten von Stanley Park and the Seawall

Öffnungszeiten
No fixed hours
Mon–SunNo fixed hours
Open 24 hours; the Seawall is best used in daylight, since long stretches are unlit.
Geschlossen an
Täglich geöffnet

Gut zu wissen: Park roads and lots can close for storm damage, events or maintenance; check the Vancouver Park Board notices before driving in.

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Eintrittspreis für Stanley Park and the Seawall

Entry fees for Stanley Park and the Seawall
TicketPreis
StandardticketKostenlos
Ermäßigt (Studenten / Senioren)Kostenlos
KinderKostenlos

Stanley Park and the Seawall are free to enter at any hour, as of 2026. Pay parking applies in the park's lots year-round; sources quote different rates (about CAD 3.50-4.75 per hour and CAD 12.75-17.75 per day depending on season), so verify current rates at the machine or on the City of Vancouver parking page. Bicycle rental (about CAD 8 per hour at shops on Denman Street, per a 2026 visitor guide) and the miniature railway (about CAD 13-20) are extra.

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Beste Reisezeit für Stanley Park and the Seawall

  • Quiet
  • Moderate
  • Busy
  • Very busy
  1. 07:00 - 09:30

    Early LoopBest time to go

    Stanley Park's Seawall is quiet on weekday mornings; joggers and commuter cyclists dominate, and parking is easy.

    Quiet
  2. 10:00 - 14:00

    Midday Peak

    Cyclists, tour groups and families fill the Seawall, and Brockton Point and Second Beach are crowded on sunny days.

    Busy
  3. 15:00 - 18:00

    Afternoon Ease

    Stanley Park thins out after 15:00 on weekdays, and light on the English Bay side suits photographs.

    Moderate
  4. Jul - Aug weekends

    Summer Weekend

    Stanley Park lots are full by late morning, and the Seawall moves at walking pace in busy sections.

    Very busy

Geschichte von Stanley Park and the Seawall

Stanley Park stands on land used by the Squamish and Musqueam peoples for thousands of years before European settlement, and two villages, Xwayxway near today's Lumberman's Arch and Chaythoos further west, stood within its boundaries. The park opened as a public park on 27 September 1888.

Stanley Park's Seawall began in 1917 as an 8.8 km wall and walkway around the peninsula, and later sections tied it into a much longer continuous waterfront route through Vancouver. The Lions Gate Bridge, completed in 1938, crosses the park's northern edge and carries traffic to the North Shore.

Stanley Park has also absorbed two large disturbances in living memory. A windstorm on 15 December 2006, with gusts of about 115 km/h, brought down an estimated 10,000 trees and damaged roughly 40 percent of the forest. Between 2020 and 2021, coyote incidents in the park rose sharply, with about 40 reported over nine months, and wildlife warnings remain posted. Brockton Point holds nine totem poles that can be viewed free at any hour.

Regeln & Etikette in Stanley Park and the Seawall

Stanley Park's Seawall runs one way, counter-clockwise, for every user, and the rule is posted and enforced. Walkers use the water-side lane, while cyclists, in-line skaters and scooter riders use the forest-side lane, and riding against the flow or stopping in the cycle lane to photograph the view causes most collisions.

Stanley Park's coyotes must never be fed or approached. Keep children within arm's reach on forest trails, keep dogs on a leash, and carry food in sealed bags, especially at dusk and on the quieter western trails. Picnic scraps left on the beaches also draw crows and raccoons.

Stanley Park's Seawall crosses cultural sites, so treat the totem poles at Brockton Point as works of art and living heritage, not climbing frames. Do not lean on or touch carvings, and follow posted signs at the Xwayxway and Chaythoos village sites.

Tipps für den Besuch von Stanley Park and the Seawall

  1. 1

    Stanley Park is easiest to reach without a car. Bus 19 Stanley Park runs from downtown, and TransLink charges CAD 2.85 for an adult 1-zone fare with a Compass card from 1 July 2026. Parking lots fill by 11:00 on sunny weekends, and rates vary by season, so budget about CAD 4-5 per hour and verify at the machine.

  2. 2

    Stanley Park's Seawall loop is 9 km, and a standard rental bicycle covers it in 60-90 minutes, though stops for Prospect Point, Third Beach and the Brockton Point totem poles stretch that to three hours. Start at Coal Harbour, ride counter-clockwise, and finish at English Bay or Second Beach, where cafes and beach access sit close together.

  3. 3

    Stanley Park's paths are shared with pedestrians on the walker lane at pinch points near Lumberman's Arch and Prospect Point, and rain makes the paving slick. Bring layers, since wind off English Bay is often 5 degrees Celsius cooler than downtown. The Stanley Park miniature railway costs roughly CAD 13-20 as of 2026 and suits families with children under 10.

Anreise nach Stanley Park and the Seawall

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Stanley Park Drive, Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2, Canada (main entrance at the foot of West Georgia Street)Route in Google Maps

  • Ab Downtown Vancouver (Burrard Station area)

    4 km · 20-30 min

    CAD 2.85 (TransLink adult 1-zone Compass stored value, from 1 July 2026; 2-zone CAD 4.20)

  • Ab Waterfront Station

    2 km · 25-30 min

    Free on foot

  • Ab Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

    17 km · 40-55 min

    CAD 6.50 YVR AddFare plus the zone fare, from 1 July 2026 (verify current total at translink.ca)

Nächster Flughafen

Ab Vancouver International Airport (YVR), about 17 km via the Canada Line and a bus.

Nächste Station

Ab Waterfront Station (Canada Line, Expo Line, SeaBus, West Coast Express), about 2 km from the Coal Harbour Seawall entrance; no rail station serves the park itself.

Häufige Fragen zu Stanley Park and the Seawall

Is Stanley Park free to enter?

Yes, Stanley Park and the Seawall are free to enter at any hour, as of 2026. Only parking, bicycle rental, the miniature railway and attractions such as the Vancouver Aquarium charge fees.

How long is the Stanley Park Seawall?

The Stanley Park Seawall loop is about 9 km around the peninsula. A leisurely walk takes 2.5-3 hours, and cycling takes 60-90 minutes without stops.

Which direction do you ride the Stanley Park Seawall?

Counter-clockwise, and no other direction is allowed. Walkers use the water-side lane and cyclists, skaters and scooter riders use the forest-side lane.

How do I get to Stanley Park from downtown Vancouver?

Take bus 19 Stanley Park, or walk from Coal Harbour along the Seawall in 25-30 minutes. A TransLink adult 1-zone fare is CAD 2.85 with Compass, from 1 July 2026.

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