Talking Trees: Stanley Park Indigenous Walking Tour Led by a First Nations Guide
Vancouver, Canada
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.
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Stanley Park Causeway, Vancouver, British Columbia V6G 1Z4 Canada
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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Inclusions
- Local aboriginal guide and ambassador
- Entry/Admission - Stanley Park
Exclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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