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Vancouver Destination Walks

Vancouver is one of the most walkable cities in the world. The Vancouver Destination Walks have been created to profile the City's world-class recreational walks. The routes listed below are exceptional areas to explore for the first time, visit frequently, and share with guests from out of town. Providing views from sea to sky, there truly is a Vancouver Destination Walk to inspire every type of walker.

Coal Harbour Seawall Tour Everett Crowley False Creek - North False Creek Olympic Village False Creek - South Granville Island - Kits Pool Hastings Sanctuary Jericho Beach Park

Queen Elizabeth Garden Riverfront - Gladstone Park Spanish Banks - Walkway Stanley Park - Lost Lagoon Stanley Park Seawall Walk Sunset Beach - English Bay Trout Lake - Walking Trail Van Dusen - Perimeter Walk

The Vancouver Destination Walks are part of the City's Step Out Walks program. The Park Board has created Active News stories for all of the walks listed above. Each link contains a map, route information, and photos as well as a description of the areas history, amenities and cultural significance. Browse through the Active News stories with family or friends from out of town and choose which part of Vancouver you would like to explore together. Take an Active News story with you, and become an expert on the area as you enjoy these walks.

Vancouver has been recognized for the outstanding amount and quality of public recreation space. There are more than 200 parks within the city, totaling over 1,300 hectares of green space. The Destination Walks weave through some of the most incredible and well known urban parks in the world such as Stanley Park and Queen Elizabeth Park. Routes through lesser known and traveled areas such as Musqueam Park, Everett Crowley and Jericho Beach Park offer serenity and peace through enchanting wooded areas, and offer a lovely and refreshing escape into nature.

The sights and sounds of Vancouver's bustling metropolis are enjoyed by many walkers in the downtown core. Whether it is taking in the stunning architecture in Coal Harbour, stopping by the Granville Island Public Market for a fresh and healthy snack, or watching the sun set from English Bay amongst the palm trees, there is always something happening in the heart of the city.

Our walkable city is distinguished by the world famous waterfront seawall. Winding around the perimeter of downtown and on towards UBC, the publicly accessible pathway is a favourite destination for many and a source of great pride for Vancouverites. Marvel at the tides along the Spanish Bank, or explore the waterfront communities of False Creek and experience the recently developed South East False Creek neighbourhood; a legacy from the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. Vancouver's breath taking waterfront scenery extends along the mighty Fraser River, and inland bodies of water glisten in various locations including: VanDusen Gardens, John Hendry Park and Hastings Sanctuary.

Feel the pulse of our thriving city, or escape into a tranquil forest oasis. The Vancouver Destination Walks offer amazing routes to match each walker's desires, and are located in all corners of the city. From public art to wildlife, walkers are sure to be delighted with what they discover. Come stroll along any of these well thought-out routes. Discover the many benefits of walking one of Vancouver's premier destinations.

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