Talking Trees: Stanley Park Indigenous Walking Tour Led by a First Nations Guide
Enjoy a comprehensive cultural and educational experience on a 90-minute interpretive walking tour around Beaver Lake, Stanley Park. Learn how indigenous (aboriginal) people have lived and managed the land, the forest and oceans for countless generations. You'll explore Vancouver’s iconic Stanley Park with a First Nation guide. Along the way, your guide will point out local plants that were harvested for food, shelter, art and medicine. Your guides are trained local First Nations Cultural ambassadors who are members of the local tribes and have a strong connection and rich detailed history of Stanley Park and the local region. This tour is appropriate for all fitness levels.
Please note we are operating on select days this summer due to health and wellness management during Covid. Our days of operation are Tuesdays and Wednesdays for July and August. We recommend advance booking to secure your spot.
Options
12 pm Tour Option
Talking Trees 12 noon Tour: Talking Trees Tour 12:00 pm Tour Option
What's included in Talking Trees: Stanley Park Indigenous Walking Tour Led by a First Nations Guide
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Stanley Park
When driving, You enter into Stanley Park from Georgia Street via the Causeway. You will go on the Round About. Pass the first exit and continue onto the exit for Pipelane Road. You will drive up the hill past the Rose Garden and turn right into the Parking Lot for the Stanley Park Mini Train and Aquarium. Also in this location is the Bus Loop. There is only one Bus Loop that picks up and drops off passengers in the Park. Your guide will be waiting in the Gazebo for you. The building is a hut like dwelling with open spaces (no walls). The guide will introduce him/herself to you when they see you.
Inclusions
- Local aboriginal guide and ambassador
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- This location is at the Gazebo (Public Transit drop off location right in Stanley Park) via Pipelane Road. The site is called the Stanley Park Loop Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2.
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• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. • Dress for the weather.