Vancouver Seawall
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Neighbourhood: Stanley Park
Stanley Park is Vancouver's premier spot to get up close and personal with nature and animals. The grassy expanse offers outdoor teahouses and stunning views, beachfront hideaways and splash parks. It is a typical getaway spot for friends and families, especially as it is home to Vancouver's aquarium, and some of its best equestrian outlets.
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Stewarts Vacation
996 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Couples
To optimise your experience of the seawall, rent bicycles! This is a great way to see all the sights along the one way (anticlockwise) route. The seawall is wide and easy to navigate in the dedicated cycling lane, separate from the pedestrian lane. The route is flat, unless you venture inland and up to Prospect Point Lookout! There are numerous places to stop to admire the view or enjoy a picnic. There are also toilets along the way.
Written November 12, 2023
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Charlotte T.
Vancouver, Canada6 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Couples
nice quite walk in a beautiful park with great view of the mountains and ocean. Take your time to take all in .
Written August 22, 2023
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Fuzzy K
Lake Forest, CA102 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Couples
Great views on the walk along the sea wall. There are a lot of cyclists, but they have their own lane. No collisions while we were there!
You can see the water and city views on one side and forests of Stanley Park on the other.
We walked some of the path. Also, the horse driven carriage drove a portion of the seawall.
You can see the water and city views on one side and forests of Stanley Park on the other.
We walked some of the path. Also, the horse driven carriage drove a portion of the seawall.
Written August 11, 2023
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Viviana1978
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg140 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Family
Stunning views of the city & sea .
Very easy to ride by bike or as pedestrians . It’s a unique and very long seaside path that takes you around from the middle of the city, around Stanley-park and the bridge.absolutely a must when in Vancouver ( by bike)
Very easy to ride by bike or as pedestrians . It’s a unique and very long seaside path that takes you around from the middle of the city, around Stanley-park and the bridge.absolutely a must when in Vancouver ( by bike)
Written August 4, 2023
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MPP2703
Caythorpe, UK1,763 contributions
Jun. 2023
Absolutely loved our 5/6 mile walk around the seawall. We took a bus from Downtown that dropped us at one of the many entrances to the park. It took us maybe 2 hours to do the walk, with some fabulous sights. And if you struggle, there are plenty of cafes and routes back through the main park.
Written June 22, 2023
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BorntocruiseUK
Heathfield, UK11,192 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
What is there not to like. It’s flat, smooth and plenty of space for pedestrians and those choosing a different form of transport. The views are beautiful as you walk around it taking in the ever changing vistas. Lots of electric bikes, regular bikes, skateboards Roller skates can all be seen along here
Written June 14, 2023
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Kelvin
Dunedin, New Zealand574 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
The track around the area here is very good, both for cyclists and pedestrians. We did the track and Seawall by cycle and it was a very enjoyable mornings ride. No matter how you do it, it is an easy track to get around and we’ll worth doing.
Written June 11, 2023
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cmbtraveller
Canada513 contributions
Jul. 2022 • Couples
It's definitely beautiful but you won't have much time to look at the scenery if you want to avoid a collision with the thousands of people who will be walking there with. you.
Written April 15, 2023
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Dana
Flesherton, Canada7 contributions
Oct. 2022
Did a bit of hiking at the seawall. Very pretty great exercise and very friendly people. Nice restaurants in the area.
Written February 25, 2023
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david n
Manchester, UK4,683 contributions
Jan. 2023
A much more pleasant route to walk around in good weather. Still, there were some good vantage points and shipping to catch the attention.
Written January 31, 2023
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Sophie R
Ottawa, Canada41 contributions
Will be in Vancouver on Monday the 25th of February...is it possible to bike around the seawall this time of year? What are the conditions like? Where is the best place to rent bikes?
Alternatively, if this option is not possible what other activities do you recommend in downtown Vancouver? Is there anywhere with good fish sandwiches that aren't too expensive?
Thanks in advance
djulius
Toronto69 contributions
It is usually fine to ride around the seawall, Because of the snow that has happened this winter play it by ear. There are lots of places to rent bikes. We rented on Denman St.
Good fish sandwiches in Granville Market. It is also a fun place to visit.
Other places to visit. Gastown, all along the water around Canada Place. Commercial Drive, UBC.
I hope you have a great time.
Sophie R
Ottawa, Canada41 contributions
Will be in Vancouver on Monday the 25th of February...is it possible to bike around the seawall this time of year? What are the conditions like? Where is the best place to rent bikes?
Alternatively, if this option is not possible what other activities do you recommend in downtown Vancouver? Is there anywhere with good fish sandwiches that aren't too expensive?
Thanks in advance
Chrisinkingwood2
Houston, TX5,694 contributions
Well it could still be pretty frosty on the 25th! Right now forecast says 28 after sunrise and only getting up to the mid to upper 30's which is kind of cold in my book for biking weather.
But if dressed for the outdoors there are plenty of things to do. Maybe a farmer's market or flea market. Museums are a great indoors get away and are worth the price of admission! And there is ice skating in Robson Square.
As far as good fish sandwiches, there is Go Fish, not far from Granville Island and down on Granville Island there is a good food truck called The Kaboom Box that does a good salmon sandwich as well as a tasty crab sandwich as well. Granville Island is a great place to spend a few hours browsing shops and art galleries, there is a good public market on the wharf there, too.
Have fun and dress warmly!
Harriet123_13
Ashford, UK35 contributions
Hi, we are travelling to Vancouver in 2 days time and staying for 4 nights. One thing on our list is a bike ride along Vancouver Seawall. Did you just hire the bikes and went by yourself or did you do the organised bike tour?
I’m not really a fan of organised tours and would prefer just to hire and go at our own pace unless there is a good reason to go with a guide. Where did you hire from?
DJazz275
Burnaby, Canada86 contributions
You can rent bikes at various locations on the Coal Harbour side of the wall and tour around the park at your leisure - no need to book a guided tour! Enjoy your time in our lovely city!
Angela L
Livingston, NJ6 contributions
My husband and I will be thankful over July 4-7 ,Any suggestion to stay and where to visit?
6vivian
Vancouver, Canada150 contributions
I go for the more reasonably priced hotel with a view or in an interesting area.
Lonsdale Quay Hotel in NorthVancouver near the Seabus Terminal,
Sylvia Hotel on English Bay
Gage Towers at UBC STUDENT
residences
There are also tons of B n Bs in Vancouver. BUT Don’t stay in cheap hotels in the East Hastings area as they are adjacent to skid row and you’ll be alternately horrified and grief stricken by the mass of 3000 or more fentanyl/opioid stricken folks.
JasmineL
Hong Kong, China
Would it be too cold to have a walk in the park for period 27 March to 7 April?
Kelly C
36 contributions
I read that the bike trail is different from the walking path. is the walking path more scenic or is each path close enough that the view and experience is the same ?
chowdh01
32 contributions
No, they are the same path, just cyclists have to stay on one side and pedestrians on the other, for safety.
Edward S
Fort Myers, FL36 contributions
We will be visiting Vancouver Sept. 8 prior to an Alaskan cruise on the 9th. There will be 4 adults all 60ish, we would like to bike the seawall. How long should we plan for this, 2-3 hours? It looks like the seawall and the road are close but different elevations near the bridge. Is there an access from the bike path to the road near there.
MASH16
Kingston, Canada439 contributions
I am close to that age, and based upon the tourists at the time, the weather etc, I would plan far more than this time! Are you experienced bikers, do you like cool off ocean breezes, and do you mind a narrow bike path! I would suggest compact bikes, large wheels, and at least 1/2 day or more! Great place to also walk! Yes, bike and walking path side by side! Rent bikes at bottom of Denman St. Cross the road and start on the bike path! Great fun! Enjoy!
Sugarcrash
Oakland, CA11 contributions
We hava a multigenerational family vacation planned for July. Kids would like to bike the seawall, and grandma doesn't bike. Is there an option for a rickshaw or something to all do together while the kids burn some energy off?
john m
New Westminster26 contributions
Yes, A rickshaw can be used to travel around the seawall
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- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Vancouver Seawall:
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- The Stanley Park Tour by Cycle City Tours (From C$91.65)
- Stanley Park & Downtown Vancouver Bike Tour - Morning (From C$92.11)
- Private Cruise Excursion Vancouver Unique City Tour (From C$380.85)
- Vancouver, Squamish & Shannon fall Day Private Tour (From C$566.63)
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- (1.03 km) Times Square Suites Hotel
- (1.51 km) Loden Hotel
- (0.94 km) The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver
- (1.52 km) West End Guest House
- (1.46 km) Sonder at Revival
- Restaurants near Vancouver Seawall:
- (0.23 km) Stanley's Bar and Grill
- (0.26 km) Picnix
- (1.02 km) Cardero's Restaurant & Live Bait Marine Pub
- (0.77 km) LIFT Bar Grill View
- (1.13 km) Nero waffles
- Attractions near Vancouver Seawall:
- (0.01 km) Epstein Tours
- (0.02 km) Chief Of The Undersea World
- (0.04 km) Vancouver Aquarium
- (0.24 km) Stanley Park
- (0.10 km) Japanese Canadian War Memorial