Stanley Park Seawall — Attraction in Vancouver

The 10-km or 13,123-step seawall loop around Stanley Park is Vancouver’s most popular fresh-air attraction.

The beautiful area now known as Stanley Park was once home to many Indigenous peoples and remains a culturally significant area for the local First Nations people today. Stanley Park is on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh peoples. The park’s villages were occupied for thousands of years by First Nations and newcomers before their eviction in the 20th century.

While you walk through the lush greenery, you might reflect on the many people who have entered this space for many purposes during its long history, and the many people who enjoy it today.

Unceded means that First Nations people did not give up land or legally sign it away to Britain or Canada. Vancouver and 95 percent of BC are on unceded First Nations land. In many parts of Canada, treaties were signed with First Nations that gave incoming settlers rights to much of the land, but in BC very few treaties...

Vancouver is famous worldwide because of the sheer amount of natural beauty visitors can experience without even leaving the city. The Seawall route, which runs around the circumference of the massive inner city Stanley Park, is one of the best urban strolls in all of Canada. Visitors can soak up views of the city, the ocean and the lush forestry that has a particular importance to the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh peoples who lived on this unceded land for thousands of years. The best part about the Seawall walk is that the route is very flat, meaning it's accessible for most people and those in wheelchairs. The full loop is about 6.2 miles (10km) and there are plenty of beaches, monuments, totem poles and other fun sights to see along the way. It takes about two or three hours to circle the entire Seawall, but the walk can take a full day if visitors want to stop and...

The Stanley Park Seawall is a 10 km path that circles the perimeter of Stanley Park in Vancouver, British Columbia. It's a popular destination for walking, cycling, and rollerblading, offering scenic views of the city, the harbor, and the mountains. The seawall is actually a stone wall built to prevent erosion, but the path on top is a major attraction in itself.

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

I highly recommend packing a lunch biking the Seawall. You can find many spots for an afternoon picnic here. The views are amazing. Best part is that there is no...