Stanley Park

"Described as a "1,000-acre therapeutic couch" of majestic evergreens, formal gardens, hiking trails, and kids' activities."

"This magnificent 404-hectare park combines excellent attractions with a mystical natural aura." Full review

"Vancouverites have a never-ending love affair with this 1,000-acre spread of temperate rainforest." Full review

"Stanley Park has been called the soul of the city and the envy of the world." Full review

"Stanley Park feels like it’s miles away from urban life, thanks to the fact that it’s almost entirely surrounded by water." Full review

"There are two fine beaches accessed from Stanley Park, with other unnamed sandy spots dotted along the seawall." Full review

"City residents are not only justifiably proud of their famous park, they use it avidly-and visitors are just as fond of the park's attractions." Full review

"Vancouver’s most famous urban space, the thousand-acre Stanley Park, epitomizes everything that locals here love about the outdoors, and visitors have many ways to explore the expansive grounds." Full review

"Surrounded on three sides by water and the West End on the other, Stanley Park is Vancouver’s largest and oldest city park." Full review

"Almost one thousand acres (405 hectares) of preserved rain forest in the heart of the city; beaches, a fresh water swimming pool, totem poles, restaurants, aquarium, and incredible views." Full review