# Stanley Park

A 1,000-acre forested peninsula at the edge of downtown Vancouver, consistently ranked among the finest urban parks in the world. The 9km seawall offers unobstructed views of the North Shore mountains and Burrard Inlet. Inside: totem poles, a water park, a miniature railway, the Vancouver Aquarium, and enough trails to spend multiple days.

## Key Facts
- **Type**: activity
- **Address**: Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC V6G 1Z4
- **Website**: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/stanley-park.aspx
- **Hours**: Always open.
- **Entry**: Free. Vancouver Aquarium inside has separate admission.
- **Price tier**: free

## Family Amenities
- seawall-cycling
- lost-lagoon
- totem-poles
- water-park
- miniature-train
- second-beach-playground

## Insider Tips
Rent bikes from the stands at Denman Street and ride the seawall — it's flat, paved, and separated from traffic. The Second Beach outdoor pool is free (summer only) and excellent for young children. The miniature train is a perennial favorite with under-8s. Allow a full day; the park is genuinely large.


## Sources
- [Stanley Park — City of Vancouver](https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/stanley-park.aspx)

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