How to Fully Enjoy Vancouver's Stanley Park
by Reisetante
Sep 30, 2025
[Glister] Best time to travel
• Avoid peak periods: Vancouver's peak tourism periods are July and August in the summer, when the weather is dry but there are the most tourists. Accommodation and attractions are more expensive, and you need to wait in line. It is recommended to go in spring or autumn, as the weather is mild, there are fewer tourists, and the prices of accommodation and attractions are relatively low.
👍A great place to experience curling
• Hillcrest Centre: This is a very well-known curling venue in Vancouver, with high-quality ice and complete facilities. Both novice and experienced players can find fun here. Renting curling equipment (including curling stones, shoes, brushes, etc.) for a single person costs about 20-30 Canadian dollars per hour.
• Kerrisdale Arena: The venue has a pleasant environment and is guided by professional coaches. Novices can take introductory courses here, such as the beginner course, which includes 2-3 hours of teaching and on-ice practice, and the price is around CAD 80-120.
[Sun]Main Attractions
• Stanley Park: One of Vancouver's most famous parks, this is home to vast forests, beaches and seawall trails with great views of the city and mountains. There is also the Vancouver Aquarium in the park, where you can observe various marine life up close.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge Park: The suspension bridge spans the canyon, with a deep river valley under the bridge. There are forest trails and treetop trails on the bridge, where you can experience exciting high-altitude walking.
• Granville Island: There is a lively market here where you can taste local food and buy handicrafts. Additionally, visit public art galleries and theaters.
• Gastown: This is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Vancouver, retaining many Victorian-era buildings, with cobblestone streets and interesting attractions such as the Steam Clock.
• Chinatown: Here you can experience the rich Chinese cultural atmosphere, visit the Sun Yat-sen Classical China Garden, and learn about the history of the Chinese community.
🚉Transportation guide:
• Public transportation: Vancouver has a well-developed public transportation system, including SkyTrain, buses and SeaBus, which can easily reach various attractions. It is recommended to buy a Compass card, which can seamlessly transfer between different modes of transportation and save costs.
• Cycling tour: Vancouver has a complete network of bicycle trails. You can rent a bicycle and ride along the Seawall Trail in Stanley Park to enjoy the natural scenery along the way.
[Tableware] Food recommendations
• Seafood: Vancouver is close to the sea, and the seafood is rich and fresh. You can taste salmon, prawns, scallops and other delicacies.
• Diverse cuisine: Vancouver is a multicultural city where you can taste cuisines from all over the world, such as Japanese, Italian, Indian, etc.
[M-Store] Shopping suggestions
• Robson Street: This is Vancouver's main shopping street, with various brand stores and shopping malls.
• Pacific Center: Located in the city center, it is one of the largest shopping malls in Vancouver, with many international and local brands.
📝Note tips:
• Carry a reusable water bottle: There are many public drinking water facilities in Vancouver. Carrying a reusable water bottle can save money on purchasing drinks while being environmentally friendly.
• Pay attention to tipping culture: In Vancouver restaurants and bars, it is common to tip waiters between 15% and 20%.
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