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- Stewarts Vacation1,003 contributionsThere's a collection of 9 totem poles in this area. Each has a plaque providing details about the pole. Well worth a stop to admire the carvings by indigenous artists and the histories of these poles. They are replicas and replacements of the original totems which are housed in museums for preservation or returned to their places of origin. There's also a Visitor Centre.Written November 19, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Stewarts Vacation1,003 contributionsThis is a great set of sculptures - designed to make people chuckle/laugh/smile! The larger than life statues are all in various laughter poses and it is fun to imitate them for a photo! Definitely worth a look, especially if you are walking or cycling along the beachfront.Written December 7, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BorntocruiseUKHeathfield, UK11,192 contributionsLocated not far from the cruise terminal, it looks like lego blocks. Just up from the sea wall and close to the Olympic torch it’s easy to find. I found it a bit strange to be positioned there, perhaps because it’s so close to the water. It’s worth spending a short while looking for itWritten June 22, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- springbankGreve, Denmark3,659 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. - BorntocruiseUKHeathfield, UK11,192 contributionsJust a few minute walk from the cruise terminal stands the Olympic torch. From a distance it looks like it’s covered in silver foil. Get closer and you can see it’s actually made from glass. It must have been spectacular when it was lit. Sadly we only visited during the day and didn’t experience it lit up at night. Surrounded by shops and restaurants.Written June 22, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- springbankGreve, Denmark3,659 contributionsA very nice and big cultural sculpture made out of grey granit by Alvin Karnak made in 1986 and moved to the actual place in 1987.
As a traditional sculpture from the Inuit it was used as a landmark and navigational aid. It represents the northern friendship and hospitality.
The arms and feet, when pointed in a certain direction indicated the way to go for navigation. It signifies safety, hope and friendship. In the Inuit language the name Inukshuk means "in the likeliness of a human".
You can find a plaque to explain its significance.Written August 7, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - platypus150Melbourne, Australia27,533 contributionsMost of the war memorials have a living soldier of something abstract, but the dead soldier being carried aloft by an angel is unusual. Most people seem to walk past not noticing it.Written September 17, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- S FUcluelet, Canada730 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. - on_the_go_98765Tucson18,350 contributionsFour years was Terry Fox's lifespan between the osteogenic sarcoma diagnosis and his death. And how did he spend that time? Setting an example for mankind to only hope to emulate. He was 18 and his death at age 22 came while he was still "at work."
His cross-Canada run had hoped he would begin on the Atlantic Ocean coast and end on the Pacific Ocean but that did not happen.
Running (with his artificial limb) 26 miles a day, he managed to complete 3,339 miles before his foe claimed his life. Terry Fox raised an impressive amount of funds for cancer research (the reason he undertook this race against time).
What this young man accomplished in 4 years would fill a lifetime for most human beings. BC Stadium is a near-perfect place to erect this monument. Follow in his steps, read the history, and appreciate that hope and purpose find their face in the persona of Terry Fox.Written February 7, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Chris DNew Westminster, Canada3,136 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. - on_the_go_98765Tucson18,350 contributionsIt's fun to contemplate what the viewer's eye will interpret. To me, these two "diamonds" look like houses obviously leaning away, in two different directions as if repelled by one another.
Normally, in an engagement, only one person receives a ring (or at least that had been the usual) and here it is a set of two. It makes for a nice, balanced composition and caused us to ponder its meaning.
Very nice setting, in a beautiful grassy carpet, with all those little people-cubes behind it. More little glass houses?Written February 7, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Chris DNew Westminster, Canada3,136 contributionsRoger Neilson's contributions to the City of Vancouver are more than merely a coach of the Canucks, as he took the team to the cup finals (no coach has gone further), and his "towel power" led to considerable interest in both the team and the town. I enjoyed the memories.
A short distance away is the Pat Quinn statue.Written August 15, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - PookyCakeVictoria, Canada13,816 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. - mabinhoSeville, Spain1,535 contributionsLocated close to the Marina Drive subway in a residential area we passed this huge golden sculpture at least twice a day during our stay, without knowing what it was. Well, it turns out to be a great golden likeness of the the "Hollow Tree", an 800-year-old Western Red Cedar, which stands steadfastly across town in Stanley Park (by local sculptor - Douglas Coupland).Written September 30, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Chris DNew Westminster, Canada3,136 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.
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