Ancient Trees of Vancouver Walking Tour in Stanley Park
There is a world of ancient trees to discover within walking distance of downtown Vancouver. Take a tour of Vancouver’s last ancient forest, located in Stanley Park. Gaze in awe at 800-year-old cedars, towering firs, and more. Discover the park’s history and explore how the forest has evolved over the years, piecing together its past with old maps, postcards, and photographs.
Highlights
- ✓See the area’s most impressive trees as you are guided along the park trails
- ✓Learn the forest’s history via old maps, photos, and postcards from archives
- ✓Small groups keep the tour intimate
- ✓Guided walking tour through historic Stanley Park
What you'll see & do
- ✓Experience the last remaining old growth in the city's historic Stanley Park. Follow our expert guide to these natural wonders, including 600 year old towering douglas firs, 1000 year old wide and wondrous cedars, and the largest known maple tree in all of Canada. As we marvel at these ancient trees, we'll also learn about the ecological importance of old-growth forests and the threats they face today. You'll be told about the park's history and the original Coast Salish inhabitants who called this area home for thousands of years before it was an urban park.
What's included
- ✓Walking Tour
- ✓Towering 800 year old Douglas fir trees
- ✓Ancient giant western red cedar trees
- ✓Old Maps, 120 year old postcards, and photographs to help tell the story
- ✓Expert Guide and well-known big tree seeker and BC Big Tree Committe member Colin Spratt
What's not included
- ✓Pick-up and drop off at the meeting point
Good to know
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Ancient Trees of Vancouver Walking Tour in Stanley Park
There is a world of ancient trees to discover within walking distance of downtown Vancouver. Take a tour of Vancouver’s last ancient forest, located in Stanley Park. Gaze in awe at 800-year-old cedars, towering firs, and more. Discover the park’s history and explore how the forest has evolved over the years, piecing together its past with old maps, postcards, and photographs.
Highlights
- ✓See the area’s most impressive trees as you are guided along the park trails
- ✓Learn the forest’s history via old maps, photos, and postcards from archives
- ✓Small groups keep the tour intimate
- ✓Guided walking tour through historic Stanley Park
What you'll see & do
- ✓Experience the last remaining old growth in the city's historic Stanley Park. Follow our expert guide to these natural wonders, including 600 year old towering douglas firs, 1000 year old wide and wondrous cedars, and the largest known maple tree in all of Canada. As we marvel at these ancient trees, we'll also learn about the ecological importance of old-growth forests and the threats they face today. You'll be told about the park's history and the original Coast Salish inhabitants who called this area home for thousands of years before it was an urban park.
What's included
- ✓Walking Tour
- ✓Towering 800 year old Douglas fir trees
- ✓Ancient giant western red cedar trees
- ✓Old Maps, 120 year old postcards, and photographs to help tell the story
- ✓Expert Guide and well-known big tree seeker and BC Big Tree Committe member Colin Spratt
What's not included
- ✓Pick-up and drop off at the meeting point
Good to know
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.