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This is Vancouver’s only ancient big tree tour. Within walking distance from downtown Vancouver you will be guided by well known big tree seeker Colin Spratt through Vancouver’s last ancient forest located in historic Stanley Park. The tour lasts around 3 hours and in that period of time you will visit giant ancient cedars over 800 year old cedars, towering firs as tall as skyscrapers, and you will also learn about the history of the park. Using old maps, postcards over a hundred years old, and photos from Vancouver’s archive, we piece together the history of the ancient forest and the urban environment. This is a completely unique chance to experience the last remaining part of Vancouver's ...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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
Pick-up and drop off at the meeting point
Meeting Points
Departure
Second Beach Swimming Pool
Meet beside the entrance to ‘Second Beach swimming pool’ in Stanley Park, across from the concession stand and washrooms near the parking lot. Search “Second Beach Swimming Pool” on Google or Apple maps. Enter “8501 Stanley Park Dr” for Uber and Lyft to avoid long park routing.
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Ancient Trees of Vancouver Walking Tour
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This is Vancouver’s only ancient big tree tour. Within walking distance from downtown Vancouver you will be guided by well known big tree seeker Colin Spratt through Vancouver’s last ancient forest located in historic Stanley Park. The tour lasts around 3 hours and in that period of time you will visit giant ancient cedars over 800 year old cedars, towering firs as tall as skyscrapers, and you will also learn about the history of the park. Using old maps, postcards over a hundred years old, and photos from Vancouver’s archive, we piece together the history of the ancient forest and the urban environment. This is a completely unique chance to experience the last remaining part of Vancouver's ...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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
Pick-up and drop off at the meeting point
Meeting Points
Departure
Second Beach Swimming Pool
Meet beside the entrance to ‘Second Beach swimming pool’ in Stanley Park, across from the concession stand and washrooms near the parking lot. Search “Second Beach Swimming Pool” on Google or Apple maps. Enter “8501 Stanley Park Dr” for Uber and Lyft to avoid long park routing.
