Stanley Park + City Twilight Tour
Location: Vancouver
Duration: 2 hours
Age Limit: For All Ages
Overview
Embrace the charm of a Vancouver evening with this Twilight Tour and Stanley Park Totem Poles visit. Stand on English Bay’s sandy beaches and look out over the Burrard Inlet. Follow winding pathways through Stanley Park to get up close and personal with Vancouver’s iconic First Nations totem poles. You’ll also get the chance to explore Prospect Point and historic Gastown as the sun sets behind the city’s skyline.
Tour Highlights
Leisurely wind your way through Vancouver on this relaxing evening tour.
Get a taste of Vancouver’s nightlife as you explore the city.
Look out over the beautiful view of Burrard Inlet from your point on English Bay.
Learn about the history of Stanley Park’s famous totem poles.
Watch for an impressive view of the Lions Gate Bridge.
Explore the stylish boutiques and art galleries of Gastown.
Listen to commentary about Vancouver’s history, urban culture, and boundary-pushing food scene.
Additional Details
Each of our tours shine a spotlight on Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler’s most iconic landmarks, neighborhoods, and natural parks while guests listen to live narration from our expert guides. The vehicles at Gray Line Westcoast Sightseeing all have oversized, tinted windows, which are specifically designed for sightseeing. You won’t miss a thing!
English Bay
Details
Widely considered among the biggest highlights of downtown Vancouver, English Bay is a real coastal gem. Your tour takes in attractions including Beach Avenue, the 2009 A-maze-ing Laughter statues and the sandy beaches of English Bay itself. As you explore, enjoy sweeping views out toward the Juan de Fuca Strait and the iconic Vancouver Seawall. During the festive season, be sure to catch the remarkable Christmas Tree Display — a highlight of English Bay’s celebrations.
Stanley Park
Details
Celebrated as Vancouver’s first official green space, Stanley Park compliments the business of the city with an expansive array of forest, field and path known as Stanley Park. Visitors exploring the park will experience life on the Vancouver Seawall where runners, walkers and cyclists all stretch their legs along this barrier protecting the shores from erosion. Stanley Park is a true wonderland of forest attractions including the quaint Teahouse Restaurant, views of the endless Pacific Ocean over sandy shores, even an outdoor summer theatre. You will want to return to visit the iconic Vancouver Aquarium and decipher the stories wandering through the First Nations Totem Poles.
Stanley Park Totem Poles
Details
The Stanley Park Totem Poles at Brockton Point are one of BC’s most visited tourist attractions. These towering monuments are brought to life through First Nations artistry and are one of the most recognizable cultural symbols of Western Canada. Since the 1920s, the Vancouver Parks Board has been collecting intricately carved totem poles from remote locations in BC. Enjoy other First Nations art including “Raven: Spirit of Transformation” which was constructed from a Douglas Fir stump that was left after the 2006 windstorm that devastated Stanley Park.
Lions Gate Bridge
Details
A photographers paradise, the historic Lion’s Gate Bridge is one of Vancouver’s best known landmarks. With stunning views over the Burrard Inlet and the mountains of North Vancouver, you are sure to be inspired by the long history of the bridge and its picture-perfect setting. Famously known for the lion statues that protect the south entrance, travelling the Lion’s Gate during the day provides much to see, but you’ll want to come back at night to witness the sparkling array of thousands of lights donated by the Guiness Family, lending the skyline a recognizable night time glow.
Gastown
Details
For Vancouver’s 19th-century settlers, Gastown is where it all began. This historic neighbourhood boasts cobblestone streets lined with hip boutiques, inviting restaurants and traditional First Nations art galleries — and has been entertaining residents and visitors alike for over a century. During your spin through Gastown, your knowledgeable guide shares insight into the area’s history and contemporary influence.
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Please Note:
- Pick-up for this tour is at the Welcome Centre Kiosk located at Canada Place
- Drop-off for this tour is at Welcome Centre Kiosk located at Canada Place and Gastown
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is this tour?
The tour lasts between 100 and 120 minutes.
Do you pick-up from hotels?
No. Our meeting point is 999 Canada Place Way. Please be at our Canada Place Welcome Kiosk by 7:15pm on the evening of your tour. Our drop-off points are the Canada Place Welcome Kiosk and Gastown.
Are children allowed to travel by themselves?
No, at least one adult must book and travel with any children under the age of 12.
How long do we spend at each stop?
We spend about 20 minutes a piece at Stanley Park Prospect Point and Stanley Park Totem Poles.
