Traffic Impacts to Stanley Park during Vancouver Triathlon on September 7

September 4, 2009 (No. 22) - On Monday, September 7 the eighth annual Vancouver Triathlon will take place in Stanley Park . It is expected that approximately 600 athletes will participate in this annual event, which starts at 7am. The bicycle portion of the race is around Stanley Park on Park Drive . Vehicle access to Stanley Park will not be permitted between 6:30am and 10am.

For more information about the Vancouver Triathlon go to multisportscanada.com.

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For more information about the impacts on visitors to the park, contact Dave Rieberger, Coordinator, Special Events and Filming, at 604-257-8498.

The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation maintains 220 parks and 40 major facilities throughout the City of Vancouver. The Park Board's mission is to provide, preserve and advocate for parks and recreation services to benefit people, communities and the environment.