Limousine/Minibus Tours
Several tours are available that provide visitors with varying degrees of flexibility and cost. One of the best known are the horse and carriage rides which have become a feature of the park itself. These narrated one-hour tours are a relaxing way to enjoy some of the most popular stops in Stanley Park. Limousine and van tours are a common site in Stanley Park. Passengers from Cruise Ships are a familiar site cruising around in limousines, The cost is not much when you have 6-8 people in a limousine or minibusfor a 2-4 hour tour. Call 604-874-4880 for your Stanley Park Tour.
By Foot (Walking or Hiking)
Wherever possible the best experience of the park is on foot. All areas are accessible, there are no parking considerations and it is FREE. A leisurely walk around the seawall takes approximately 2 hours (10km). The whole park, including stops for meals, picnics and/or stepping into the water at the beaches, can be experienced in a day without being rushed. Washroom facilities are available at many point throughout the park. Maps are posted to indicate the locations. During the summer months concession stands (snack bars) are open throughout the park. Some are also open on most weekends
By Bike or Other
Cyclists have access to paths that parallel the roadways and at certain points they share the Seawall with pedestrians. At designated congestion areas signs are posted requiring that bikes be walked for short distances. Designated trails are also allocated to bicycle traffic.
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