Stanley Park

Stanley Park is Vancouver’s most treasured landmark, a 1,000-acre green sanctuary that blends natural beauty, cultural heritage, and world-class views. Just steps from downtown, this historic park is home to towering old-growth trees, scenic trails, and the famous Seawall, a 9-kilometre waterfront pathway that offers breathtaking views of the North Shore Mountains, Lions Gate Bridge, and English Bay. One of the park’s most celebrated highlights is the collection of Indigenous totem poles at Brockton Point. These vibrant carvings, created by First Nations artists of the Pacific Northwest, are British Columbia’s most visited attraction and tell powerful stories of culture, ancestry, and tradition. Stanley Park also features the charming Brockton Point Lighthouse, the nightly blast of the 9 O’Clock Gun, sandy beaches, gardens, and the family-friendly Vancouver Aquarium. Whether you choose to walk, cycle, or enjoy a carriage ride, every path reveals a new perspective of this park.

Lions Gate Bridge

The Lions Gate Bridge is one of Vancouver’s most famous landmarks, linking the city to the North Shore across Burrard Inlet. Opened in 1938 and financed by the Guinness family, the suspension bridge was built to improve access to West Vancouver and quickly became an icon of the city. Named after the twin mountain peaks “The Lions” that rise in the distance, the bridge combines elegant design with breathtaking scenery. Its soaring towers and graceful cables stretch 1,823 meters, offering travelers stunning views of downtown Vancouver, the Coast Mountains, and the Pacific Ocean. By day, crossing the bridge reveals the city’s natural beauty framed by mountains and sea. By night, its illuminated lights trace the structure against the skyline, a gift from the Guinness family during Vancouver’s 1986 centennial celebrations. Now recognized as a National Historic Site of Canada, the Lions Gate Bridge is more than just a vital transportation route—it is a symbol of Vancouver itself.