Stanley Park shuttle tour service now operating

June 18, 2010 (No. 28) - A new hop-on/hop-off shuttle tour around Stanley Park is now operating for the summer season. The narrated tour services 15 stops around Park Drive as well as the Rose Garden and Miniature Train area on Pipeline Road.

The shuttle is being operated by the Vancouver Trolley Company. Tickets are valid for the entire day and allow passengers to get on and off the shuttle throughout the park. The shuttle operates daily from 11 am to 6:30 pm until September 19 with service every 15 minutes. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 children 4-11, $25 family. Children under 4 are free. Season passes are also available.

For more information contact the Vancouver Trolley Company at 604-801-5515 or visit vancouverparks.ca

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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.