Hike Details
- Difficulty: 2/6 (Easy)
- Distance: 10km
- Duration: 2.5hrs
- Elevation: 20m
- Type: Loop
- Exposure: None
- Season: Jan - Dec
- Dogs: Yes (On Leash)
- Camping: No
- Wheelchairs: Yes
- Public Transport: Yes
- Strollers: Yes
Description
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The Stanley Park Seawall forms the outer edge of Vancouver’s Stanley Park, and has become synonymous with Vancouver’s reputation for outdoor living. The park is visited by cyclists, walkers and skaters alike and is easily accessible for an afternoon stroll of all abilities. There are countless natural wonders to admire from a casual stroll around the seawall, from the beauty of the North Shore mountains, the passing boats or the inner grandeur of Stanley Parks majestic trees.
The Stanley Park Seawall is approximately 10km around, though it is very possible to do only part of this should you wish to take it easy. A quick look at google maps or your tail app will show you the huge network of paths that criss-cross stanley park and allow you shorten the distance. Alternatively, put your map away and lose yourself in the depths of this incredible forest.
If you’re keen to do the full distance, I suggest starting your walk at Canada Place where you’ll have a great view of Coal Harbour, Stanley Park and the North Shore mountains beyond. Remember, cyclists must navigate Stanley Park clockwise – finishing at Second Beach on English Bay.
To explore more spectacular hikes, check out the best hiking trails near Vancouver.
Navigation
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The trail: Well signed or in urban environment with people around to ask for directions. Phone signal in BC is not reliable when hiking. Always carry an OFFLINE map. I recommend and use AllTrails+ and Gaia Maps.
Hike Difficulty And Conditions
The Stanley Park Sea Wall is a paved walking path and does not involve any technical terrain or obstacles.
Camping
- Camping Possible: No
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
- Stroller Accessible: Yes
- Dog Friendly: Yes (On Leash)
Location & Access
- Public Transport: Yes
- Public Transport By: Translink
- From Vancouver: 0hr(s)
- Region: City of Vancouver
- Fire Region: Coastal Fire Centre Info
- Trailhead: 49.29342, -123.13275
- Vehicle Requirement: Any Vehicle
Getting There
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The Stanley Park Seawall is very simply the outer perimeter of Stanley Park. The park itself forms the outer reaches of the Burrard Peninsula, on which Vancouver also stands. From Downtown Vancouver, head north-west towards Stanley Park. The traffic gets particularly busy during summer months, but there are plenty of places to park, either near Coal Harbour, around the park itself or along Park Lane.
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