Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Stanley Park
A local favorite since the Victorian era, spectacular Stanley Park is a mere
10-minute bus ride from downtown. Forest walks, beachside strolls, and a
vibrant rose garden are among its natural attractions. Amusing activities include
a popular children's waterpark and petting zoo, tennis courts, and a pitch-and-
putt course. Located in the park, the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science
Centre
(see pp10-11)
is world-renowned for its realistic walk-through exhibits
based on scientific research projects.
Beaver Lake
Hiking trails to Beaver
Lake through a raincoast
forest follow old logging
roads. Frogs, raccoons,
rabbits, and even coyote may
be spotted at the natural-state
lake fringed by cattails and
water lilies.
Top 10 Features
1 English Bay
2 Siwash Rock
3 Beaver Lake
4 Seawall
5 Lost Lagoon
6 Brockton Point
7 Totem Park
8 Vancouver Aquarium
9 Prospect Point
0 Rose Garden
Inukshuk,
English Bay
Four fine-dining
restaurants and many
refreshment kiosks
offer plenty of food
options. The Teahouse
at Ferguson Point
serves afternoon tea.
UpStream Café in the
aquarium has coffees
and sandwiches.
Traffic in the park is
one way, counterclock-
wise. Pay parking is
strictly enforced.
Bicycle & in-line skate
rentals: 604 688 2453
English Bay
The sandy beaches
draw crowds to enjoy
strolls and the view. The
heated saltwater pool at
Second Beach offers a
warmer alternative to a
swim in the bay. Kids
delight in the play area
nearby. Sunbathers relax
at Third Beach against
driftwood logs.
Seawall
Pedestrians, cyclists, and
in-line skaters happily share
the 6-mi (10-km) paved path
ringing the park
(center)
,
with its unimpeded views of
English Bay and Burrard Inlet.
Look for unusual features,
such as the sculpture
Girl in a
Wetsuit
on an offshore rock.
• Map G1
•
604 257 8400
• www.parks.
vancouver.bc.ca
• Open 24 hrs daily (not
all sights)
• Adm to some activities
•
Vancouver Aquarium:
845 Avison Way, 604 659
3474, www.vanaqua.org;
Open late Jun-Aug:
9:30am-7pm; Sep-mid-
Jun: 10am-5:30pm;
Adm: Adult $17.50;
Seniors, youths & stu-
dents $12.95; Children
$9.95 (under 4s free)
Siwash Rock
According to Squa-
mish legend, this ancient
lava rock deposit
(above)
jutting up from the water
was once an Indian
warrior, turned to stone.
Lost Lagoon
This willow-fringed lagoon
is an inner city wildlife sanctu-
ary, protecting a bevy of wood
ducks, blue herons, and white
swans. At night, the central
fountain is colorfully lit up.
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A delightful nighttime ride on the miniature railway takes you
through a forest sparkling with lights
