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- ThomasTCatSt. Louis, MO781 contributionsThese colorful totem poles greet visitors as they enter the park, and are a testament to the artwork of the indigenous people from the area. They are well worth a Kodak moment.Written September 24, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- issueskidCoventry, UK1,558 contributionsLoved this, quite strange and unique. There’s a bunch of them around to take a look at and you can walk right over to see their details.Written November 16, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ThomasTCatSt. Louis, MO781 contributionsYou can easily find the Olympic Cauldron in the downtown harbor area along the seawall. We were told that they light it a couple of times a year, but it is worth seeing at any time of year.Written September 24, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Stewarts Vacation1,535 contributionsWe had read about the Digital Orca, but were still not exactly sure what to expect! Certainly the size (8m) of this killer whale sculpture left us feeling dwarfed! It makes for a great photo opportunity with the beautiful mountain and blue sea backdrop. Well worth a stop if you're walking along the waterfront.Written January 1, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- springbankGreve, Denmark3,883 contributionsA sculpture in a rock in the ocean along the Stanley park round. It is a life-size bronze sculpture from 1972 by Elek Imredy of a woman in a wetsuit with flippers on her feet and a mask on her forehead. Not at all a replica of the Little Mermaid in Copenhagen.
She is not a mermaid. She is a modern woman.Written August 7, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - issueskidCoventry, UK1,558 contributionsThe monument itself is nothing special but the area is nice and the views are great. There’s a whole area along the seafront to walk through and you can see Stanley park from a distance.Written November 16, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- MistyFalcoBishops Stortford, UK20 contributionsI nearly walked past this and it was one of the things I wanted to see! It's a beautiful statue and a fantastic tribute to the fallen.Written July 6, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Chris DNew Westminster, Canada3,356 contributionsWith all the activity in this area, surprising there have been no reviews for two years. Also surprising that its been two years since I've enjoyed this area - must be Covid,
In any event, while I doubt many tourists would make a special trip to see this interesting but specialized art, it helps to think of this as a break along the vast array of sights that is South False Creek - a seawall stretching from Science World, not far away at the extreme east end of the creek, to Kitsilano and beyond. There is a large square suitable for having a snack or beverage from one of the many establishments in the area, and some great photo ops to the north.Written September 3, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - S FUcluelet, Canada1,100 contributionsHadden Park, in Kitsilano, which adjoins Kits Beach & is close to Vanier Park, is a hidden gem, for humans & their canine companions alike.
It is not as busy as its neighboring locations.
And: It has great views & nice logs to sit on while your dog romps around.
It also attracts those without dogs.
Posted by S FullerWritten January 10, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Nairuth ESingapore3 contributionsYes, Good place to spend some time at to feel the vibe of the glamorous people, who travelled around globe once upon a time and now passed into another realm of reality, another life. Yet came to know about few at Delhi, India one of those is OmyalePippa at Aerosity area Delhi, through some newly met acquainted people (as was just making my intimate itinerary ready for Europe and Delhi, India).Written October 31, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ThomasTCatSt. Louis, MO781 contributionsTerry Fox lost his leg to cancer but was determined to continue to run as a way to raise funds for cancer research. His goal was to run across Canada from the Atlantic to the Pacific coastlines, but he lost his battle before he could complete the run. He is still raising funds for cancer research through the story of his life and the fund that has been set up in his honor. These statues that have been appropriately placed near the BC Place Stadium and they continue to inspire athletes and people as they learn the story behind the man.Written September 24, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- PookyCakeVictoria, Canada14,729 contributionsThe “Two Spirits” carving has to be one of my favourite pieces in Stanley Park. It’s off the beaten path (Rawlings, to be precise); it’s not well-known; the artist is a mystery; and, it continues to go unrecognized by the Stanley Park Board. Taken together, each of these factors lends itself exceptionally well to the mystique of the carving. It is something of an outlier – a “guerilla” piece – but this only adds to its attractiveness and charm.
Truth be told, I only became aware of Two Spirits after browsing Nina Shoroplova’s new book, “Legacy of Trees.” Seeing images of these two silhouettes carved into a large tree stump intrigued me. Learning that no one knows who the artist is AND that the Park Board doesn’t recognize Two Spirits as an official attraction further cemented my interest; thus, I just had to come and see this wonderful carving for myself.
If you’re viewing any of the official Stanley Park guides, you won’t find any information on Two Spirits for the reasons noted above. Thankfully, we have Google and a number of Stanley Park-related websites which do provide pretty decent information, i.e.: directions. I think the easiest way to reach Two Spirits is if one starts at Second Beach. From here, walk behind the Second Beach Concession to Bridle Trail and then take the first left (Rawlings). Walk for about two minutes until you come upon a small clearing on your right which has a large tree growing out of a stump. Deviate from the trail here and you’ll eventually come upon Two Spirits in all its glory. I was so pleased to see this mysterious carving, though also a bit disheartened to observe that someone took it upon themselves to “improve” it with a bit of paint. Can we not leave well enough alone?
Minor vandalism aside, I think that Two Spirits, in many ways, represents the essence of Stanley Park. Unlike a number of the other monuments or attractions in and around the park, Two Spirits is made of natural materials found on site and it rests wholly within a natural environment. Thus, unlike many of the statues, nature will eventually reclaim the stump that plays host to the carving – a process that’s already started. The canvas of Two Spirits is nature and natural while the carving is urban and city (tools). How could there be a better reflection of Stanley Park?Written November 22, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Dimitris LSydney, Australia51,955 contributionsThis large five and a half metre tall bronze statue of a Killer Whale, Chief of the Undersea World, is the work of the world famous artist Bill Reid. It was presented as a gift to the Vancouver Aquarium.
It is located in the Sculpture Pool, in front of the entrance to the Vancouver Aquarium in Stanley Park.
The information plaque says:
“Skana - The Killer Whale known by the Haida to be chief of the world beneath the sea who from his great house raised the storms of winter and brought calm to the seas of summer. He governed the mystical cycle of the salmon and was keeper of all the oceans living treasure.”
It is quite a sight and worth a look when visiting Stanley Park.Written February 13, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Chris DNew Westminster, Canada3,356 contributionsFirstly, PookyCake, the most recent review prior to this one, is very well done and if you want a detailed historical background, go there - I can't improve on her(?) work. As to my own observations: a reminder that Vancouver is Canada's gateway to the Orient, and has been for well over 100 years. A reminder that people can travel other than by air. The design and colours show that Canadians have been acknowledging and respecting other cultures for many years. As you are walking along the seawall, stop and have a look at all the various messages this has to offer.Written January 21, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Chris DNew Westminster, Canada3,356 contributionsAs is the case with many of Stanley Park's attractions, you get terrific views along with historical tidbits when you visit here. The Harry Jerome statue is just a few paces east. If you can see it, in all likelihood you can see the sign for the point.
The information boards on site indicate the name is derived from the Salvation Army using this spot as a meeting place circa 1885. There is also information with respect to what is said to be Vancouver's first cemetery which is somewhere close by.
After the history lesson, enjoy the view of downtown and the west end. Please refer to my photo in this regard. Better yet, see the excellent evening shots taken by a previous reviewer!Written May 14, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
