Self-Guided Smartphone Walking Tours of Stanley Park
Our online walking tours allow you to explore Vancouver at your own pace, on your own schedule. Our lightweight web app works on any device with a modern web browser. Start and stop when you like, grab a coffee, and continue when you are ready.
Your virtual host, Chris King, has been living in Vancouver for 20 years and is excited to give you a unique look into the most interesting aspects of his city.
Our routes combine historical context, modern events, and local interpretation to provide an interesting and fun experience for tourists, new Canadians, and lifelong locals.
Routes are available in English and French Audio is English only Data Connection is recommended - Offline Mode available
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Self-Guided Smartphone Walking Tours of Stanley Park
What's included in Self-Guided Smartphone Walking Tours of Stanley Park
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Learn about Deadman's Island's rich history! From an Indigenous burial ground, to an immigrant burial ground, to a military base, a lot has happened here.
Unique to the Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest, the Totem Poles are Vancouver's hottest attraction. Learn about the history and techniques that led us to having these amazing works of art.
Nine O"Clock Gun
The Nine O'Clock Gun is one of the oldest things in Vancouver. Learn how it got here and how it came to ring out every night at 9pm. Unless you are doing the route at night, you won't see it go off, but you can watch from Coal Harbour while enjoying a meal or a drink after the route.
Inclusions
- Chinatown and Coal Harbour Free Walking Routes
- Two Stanley Park Routes Premium Content - Seawall and Inner
- Mobile Device
- Headphones
- Mobile Data
- Extra Battery Pack
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Head to the entrance of Stanley Park, both routes start near the address listed. When you get here, choose "Start this Route" in the web app and start whenever you are ready.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Use this url to unlock the VanWalks premium content in your favourite browser: https://map.vanwalks.ca/?a=Ddvd1ZYyYy VanWalks routes are meant to be enjoyed at your own pace and your own schedule. When you are ready, click the "Start this Route" button and you can embark on your adventure. To get the most out of VanWalks, check the "How To" and "Tips" sections in the About `question mark` menu of the VanWalks web app (map.vanwalks.ca) A data connection is recommended but Offline Mode can be used to download the routes in advance with a wifi connection. Then you can walk the route using static maps and not need a data connection. Thank you so much for your purchase. Please email [email protected] if you have any comments or questions.
