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Business: Stanley Park is a world renowned park and tourist attraction in Vancouver, Canada. Learn more about Stanley Park and the facilities in the park.

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One lane of Stanley Park Drive is open to vehicle traffic and one lane is dedicated to cycling traffic


Northbound traffic only on Park Drive between South Lagoon Drive and North Lagoon Drive. Park traffic to exit via North Lagoon Drive to Georgia St


Southbound traffic only on Park Drive between South Lagoon Drive and Park Lane. Northbound access from the West End to Second Beach via South Lagoon Drive


All parking lots in Stanley Park are open including access to Prospect Point, Teahouse, Third Beach, and Second Beach Pool.


Welcome to Stanley Park, Vancouver's first, largest, and most beloved urban park!


Stanley Park is a magnificent green oasis in the midst of the urban landscape of Vancouver.


Explore the 400-hectare natural West Coast rainforest and enjoy scenic views of water, mountains, sky, and majestic trees along Stanley Park's famous Seawall. Discover kilometres of trails, beautiful beaches, local wildlife, great eats, natural, cultural and historical landmarks, along with many other adventures. The park offers a wide range of unforgettable experiences for all ages and interests, including Canada’s largest aquarium.

Vancouver parks are open from 6am to 10pm unless otherwise posted, and access to washrooms is available from dawn until dusk.

Walk, bike, take transit, or drive — find simple directions, along with maps to find parking, things to do and see, and trails to explore.

Join a tour or explore on your own. Enjoy a game of pitch and putt, ride the train, visit the Aquarium, relax on the beach or dine in a restaurant.

Don't miss the many famous landmarks, monuments, First Nations totem poles, gorgeous gardens and fabulous views throughout the park.

Stanley Park is located in downtown Vancouver. Check out this digital map to plan your visit or route.

Download a printable map of Stanley Park which shows the major sites, attractions, trails and more, or the more detailed official map and guide.

Dine at one of the park's restaurants while enjoying views of the ocean and the ambience of the forest.

Beginning summer 2021, the Vancouver Park Board is collecting anonymous information on visitation to Stanley Park.

Learn about the park's rich history and the efforts to preserve and protect Vancouver's urban forest.

Business: The Wild Bird Trust of British Columbia (WBT) is a non-profit society that manages the Conservation Area at Maplewood Flats in North Vancouver.

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The Wild Bird Trust of BC (WBT) is a non-profit society that manages Maplewood Flats in North Vancouver. We acknowledge that Maplewood Flats is situated within the traditional and unceded territory of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation (TWN).

Maplewood Flats is open to the public for self-guided tours and individual bird watching. Guidelines for trail use and a self-guided tour map are provided to make your visit comfortable. Drop by the Greeter Hut at the entrance for more information.

Business: description of Alaksen National Wildlife Area, an NWA in British Columbia, including a map and pictures.

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Alaksen National Wildlife Area is open to the public for day-use only. Visitors must check in with the commissionaire at the visitor parking lot. Visitor parking and washrooms are open. Most trails are open, unless stated to be closed. Please note that while Environment and Climate Change Canada establishes trails and infrastructure to support visitor access and use of selected National Wildlife Areas, staff are not always on-site for management of public safety.


Alaksen National Wildlife Area (NWA) is located in southwestern British Columbia. This site supports an incredible diversity of wildlife and habitats. It is open to visitors from 9am until 3pm, Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays.


Alaksen NWA was established in 1976 and mainly consists of four former deltaic islands. Causeways and dykes joined the islands together in the earlier part of the 20th century. Alaksen NWA provides exceptional habitats for wildlife found on the Fraser River Delta. Known for its unique array of wildlife, the NWA is recognized as:

Part of a globally significant Boundary Bay-Roberts Bank and Sturgeon Bank Important Bird Area (IBA) by Important Bird Areas Canada

Part of the Fraser River Delta Ramsar Site under the Ramsar Convention

A Western Shorebird Reserve Network site by the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network

Alaksen NWA is part of the Fraser River delta. The delta has an area of 67,000 hectares (ha), including the NWA’s 349 ha. The delta is an important migration stopover, and an overwintering area for a large number of migratory birds along the Pacific coast. The delta contains a number of valuable habitat types such as:

The delta attracts up to 1.4 million birds migrating from Siberia to South America each year. This site is unique in that no other location in Canada supports such a diversity and number of birds in the winter. Similarly, no comparable site exists along the Pacific coast between California and Alaska.

Lesser snow geese in concentrated flocks are a spectacular sight at the NWA. The numbers exceed 25,000 beginning in October. They are abundant in upland fields during both high tide and inclement weather events. It is also common to see flocks of 15,000 or more dabbling ducks making use of the NWA. The most abundant are:

A section of Alaksen NWA overlaps with the George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary (MBS) as well.

More information on Alaksen NWA can be found in the summary table below.

Under the Canada Wildlife Act, NWAs are protected and managed in accordance with the Wildlife Area Regulations. The primary purpose of NWAs is to protect and conserve wildlife and wildlife habitat. For this purpose and according to the legislation, all activities in a NWA that could interfere with the conservation of wildlife can be prohibited. Consequently, most NWAs are not accessible to the public and all activities in these NWAs are prohibited. However, some activities may be authorized through Schedule I.1 of the Wildlife Area Regulations or the issuance of permits as long as they are consistent with the management plan goals for the NWA. For more information, consult the NWA Management and Activities section.

Alaksen NWA is one of the 10 sites selected as part of the Connecting Canadians to Nature program and is an ideal place for any nature-lover to visit. Whether you’re interested in trail walking, wildlife viewing, nature photography or geocaching, there is an activity for every member of the family. The recommended time spent at Alaksen NWA is 1-3 hours, however visitors are welcome for longer or shorter visits within the opening hours of operation. Alaksen NWA is open from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays.

Any authorized activities are listed in Schedule I.1 of the Wildlife Area Regulations; signage is also posted at access points.

Authorized activities listed in Schedule I.1 of the Wildlife Area Regulations for Alaksen NWA:

Participating in a group meal or group event involving 15 or more people in designated areas during designated opening hours

Operating a vehicle, other than a snowmobile or an all-terrain vehicle, on designated roads and trails and in designated parking areas during designated opening hours

Motorized and non-motorized boating in the main channel portion of the Fraser River located in the wildlife area

Sport fishing from a boat in the portion of the Fraser River located in the wildlife area, in accordance with any applicable federal permit and any authorization required by the laws of British Columbia for sport fishing in that province

Activities referred to in items 5 and 6 from sunset to sunrise, in addition to during the period referred to in subsection 3.1(3) in the regulation

Business: Metro Vancouver is a federation of 21 municipalities, one Electoral Area and one Treaty First Nation that collaboratively plans for and delivers regional-scale services. Its core services are drinking water, wastewater treatment and solid waste management. Metro Vancouver also regulates air quality, plans for urban growth, manages a regional parks system and provides affordable housing.

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The forests, creeks, beaches, cliffs and bog of this regional park provide habitat to a wide variety of plants and animals in the heart of Canada’s third largest urban area. The park’s trails are also a great place for Metro Vancouver residents to get out and connect with that amazing nature.​


​Pacific Spirit Regional Park has more than 55 km of walking/hiking trails. Use the park map to create your own route, taking in highlights such as Camosun Bog, the big trees along Sword Fern Trail or the ocean views available on Admiralty Trail in the northern part of the park.


Dogs must be under control at all times. There are leash-required and leash-optional trails in this regional park. Check signs for details. Please scoop your dog’s poop and dispose of it properly.

Pacific Spirit Regional Park sees an average of 360,000 dog visits per year. Help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all park visitors and protect sensitive park habitat and wildlife by working with your dog(s) on the following.

Keep dogs under control: maximum 10 metres from owner, come when called, don't bother others


Leash up the first 50 metres from park entrances and remember to pick up your dog's poop

Maximum 3 dogs per handler -- one leash and collar per dog

More than 3 dogs? Apply for a permit at the Area Office.

​Pacific Spirit Regional Park is accessible by transit along Chancellor Blvd, University Blvd, 16th Ave. and SW Marine Dr. More info

​A picnic area is located at Acadia Beach on the north side of the park.

​Natural, undeveloped rock and cobble beaches extend along the foreshore. Beach access trails are steep and can be challenging (except for Acadia Beach). The beach is clothing-optional (except for Acadia Beach). Toilets are at Trail 6 and Acadia Beach.

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Pacific Spirit Regional Park contains a wide variety of recreational and educational opportunities including ocean beaches, upland temperate rain forest and the Fraser River estuary.

The BC Mobility Opportunities Society provides trail access for people with disabilities.

​Natural, undeveloped rock and cobble beaches extend along the foreshore. The beach, except for Acadia Beach, is clothing optional. Swim at your own risk. No lifeguards are on duty.

​Drinking water is available at the Park Centre located on 16th Ave., 400 m west of Blanca St.

​Toilets can be found at a number of locations in the park. Please consult the park map for details.

The washrooms and parking at the Park Centre on 16th Ave. are wheelchair-accessible. Other accessible facilities include the pit toilet at the Clinton Meadow picnic area (at 33rd and Camosun). Camosun Bog boardwalk trails are also accessible, however there is no designated accessible parking at 21st Ave. and Crown St.

Heron Trail is 1.2 km long, 1.5 m wide at minimum with minimal slopes. The trail surface is semi-firm (packed gravel).

Imperial Trail is 1.8 km long, minimum 3 m wide, with up to a 20% grade change. The trail surface is semi-firm (packed gravel).

Cleveland Trail is 1.2 km long, minimum 1 m wide, semi-firm gravel surface with minimal slopes north of W. 16th Street. There is up to a 25% slope south of 16th Street.

Two electric vehicle charging stations are available in the parking lot on 16th Avenue (about 400 m west of Blanca Street). Charging is free. There is a two-hour time limit.

The calendar fills quickly so please plan to register two months in advance of your preferred date. Book online or call 604-432-6359 for more information.

Pacific Spirit Park Society is actively involved in this regional park. For information or to get involved visit their website. You can also visit Metro Vancouver Regional Parks' Volunteering Opportunities webpage.

​Due to damage to a culvert, Southwest Marine Trail is temporarily closed to horses between the Camosun St. entrance and Clinton Trail. Equestrians can detour using the St. George's Trail entrance on Camosun St.

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"... park set amongst deciduous trees and fringed by tidal marshes."

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"Great quiet weekday walk on the marsh."

Business: The official website of the George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary in Delta, BC, Canada.

Business: No trip to Stanley Park is complete without visiting its famous landmarks: Lost Lagoon, Siwash Rock, Beaver Lake, Prospect Point.

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