Vancouver Park Board - Stanley Park

Stanley Park

Getting Here, Getting Around

Bike, Foot or 'Blade'

There are now a series of cycle/rollerblader/pedestrian routes which link the peninsula of Stanley Park to downtown Vancouver and beyond. The Seaside Bike Route affords easy access to the park's western section with connectors to the east side. A Coal Harbour Route affords easy connection from major transportation links like the SeaBus. Once in Stanley Park the spectacular seawall makes a wonderful, flat touring route for all ages. And if you want to escape the crowds, walk or bike the park's miles of designated trails where the cool, quiet forest will refresh your spirit. Get more information on bike routes in Vancouver.

Bus

TransLink connections from downtown Vancouver include the #19. For more information on TransLink connections phone 604-953-3333 or visit their website at www.translink.ca

Driving

The main entrance to the park is at the west end of Georgia Street in downtown Vancouver. Use the form on the right to get directions to the park from wherever you live.

Stanley Park Horse-Drawn TOURs

Step aboard one of our old-fashioned horse-drawn vehicles and meander in comfort through the natural beauty of Stanley Park as you relax to the gentle clip-clop of the horses’ hooves and the fresh scents of cedar and the sea. A fun and friendly professional guide fully narrates your one-hour exploration. Features include the Totem Poles, Girl in a Wetsuit Statue, Rose Garden and more. The one-hour tours depart from beside the information booth, just off the Georgia Street entrance to Stanley Park, every 20 to 30 minutes, daily, rain or shine, March 15 - October 31. Carriages are covered and lap blankets are provided in case of inclement weather. Wheelchair/scooter accessible.

Mar 15 – Mar 31	9:40am (1st Departure) to 4pm (last Departure)
Apr 1 – Jun 30	9:40am (1st Departure) to 5pm (last Departure)
Jul 1 – Sept 3	9:30am (1st Departure) to 5:30pm (last Departure)
Sept 4 – Sept 30	9:40am (1st Departure) to 5pm (last Departure)
Oct 1 – Oct 31	9:40am (1st Departure) to 4pm (last Departure)

More information is available at www.stanleypark.com

Park Maps

Printable Map

Just inside the Georgia Street entrance to Stanley Park you will find the granite-fronted Information Booth. Pick up a free map here along with film and small snacks

Parking

Parking Locations

Paying for parking helps to ensure that Stanley Park is maintained to the highest standard possible. Winter rates are in effect from October 1-March 31 and summer from April 1-September 30. Parking rates are listed on our Fees & Charges page.

Stanley Park Shuttle Hop-on, Hop-off Tour

From May 21 – September 25, 2011, Vancouver Trolley Company runs its fully narrated "Stanley Park Shuttle Hop-on, Hop-off Tour" around Stanley Park, stopping at 15 of the most popular attractions and locations in Stanley Park. The Shuttle route and stops are marked on the Stanley Park Map

Dates:	May 21 – September 25, 2011
Hours of operation:	11 am – 6:30 pm (the first Shuttle leaves the Miniature Railway stop by the transit bus loop at 11 am, the last one leaves that stop at 6:30 pm and finishes its run at 7:15 pm)
Duration:	One complete circuit of the Park takes approximately 45 minutes
Service Frequency:	May 21 to Jun 30 every 30 minutes July 1 to August 31 every 20 minutes September 1 to September 25 every 30 minutes
Ticket prices: (ticket valid all day)	Adult $10 Child (4-11 yrs) $5 Infant (<4 yrs) free Family (2 adults & 2 children) $25 Season pass $25

Note: the vehicles are not wheelchair accessible

To purchase a season pass or for further information on the Shuttle service, contact Vancouver Trolley Company at 604-801-5515.

Other Ways of Getting Around the Park

There is no public transit service around the Park. You can walk, rent bikes, use one of the Hop On, Hop Off bus services (see list below) that come into the Park as part of their City tours, or do a tour round part of the park with Stanley Park Horse-Drawn Tours.

Map