Jump on board the Stanley Park trainA great way to see the park, riding the Stanley Park train offers an opportunity to take a trip through the forest. The 2-kilometre route takes around 15 minutes.
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One of the most popular activities in Stanley Park is cycling or strolling along the famous Seawall. The Seawall is an 8.8-kilometer paved path that encircles the park, offering breathtaking views of the ocean, mountains, and city skyline.
Vancouver's most popular cycling route runs along the Seawall, and the most scenic section of the Seawall is the 5.5-mile (9-kilometer) loop around Stanley Park. The paved path passes many landmarks, including the totem poles at Brockton Point, Prospect Point, and Siwash Rock.
Walking around the circumference of Stanley Park takes about two hours on the Seawall route, whilst cycling or rollerblading around it takes about an hour. That being said, the attractions in Stanley Park and its dense areas of the forest might take up a lot more of your time.
Stanley Park has 300 acres of natural beauty to enjoy. You can walk around our Rose Garden, Duck Pond, Asian Garden, Athletic Fields or all four. If you are looking for a pleasant hike through the peaceful woods, the Frank Stanley Beveridge Wildlife Sanctuary offers 229 acres of forested walking trails.
Stanley Park Drive is the road that goes around the entire park. You can just drive around the park on this road and you will pass by a number of the attractions in Stanley Park. Unfortunately, driving is a little more difficult these days because one of the road lanes has been converted to a bicycle lane.
A popular starting point for the Seawall walk is the east side of Stanley Park Drive by Coal Harbour. From there the circular path will take you past a full range of scenic vistas, landmarks, as well as monuments and sculptures.
Featuring lovely beaches, miles of well-maintained paved and dirt trails, and an array of can't-miss kid-friendly spots (including a pool, water park, miniature railway and more), this 400-hectare (1,000-acre) haven is recognized as one of the greatest urban parks in the world.