Vancouver walking route: Stanley Park to Granville Island
Explore Vancouver, Canada's top attractions along a scenic 39.6 km route. This guide covers 18 things to do including the Sea to Sky Highway, Whistler day trips, Gastown's historic district, Stanley Park, Granville Island, and English Bay beaches with their diverse dining options.
- Distance
- 39.6 km
- Mode
- route
- Start
- Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
- End
- Sky Train
- Stops
- 10
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Capilano Suspension Bridge Park — Iconic rainforest canopy park with 450-foot suspension bridge crossing a canyon, featuring treetop walkways and adventure activities over stunning natural terrain.
- VanDusen Botanical Garden — 55-acre botanical paradise showcasing 7,500 plant species native to the Pacific Northwest, featuring a maze and diverse flora typical of temperate rainforest regions.
- Explorer Stanley Park
- Granville Island
- English Bay
- Walk False Creek — A scenic waterside pathway connecting neighborhoods with views of marinas, museums, and residential areas along Vancouver's central inlet.
- Vancouver Seawall — A 22-kilometer protected harborside promenade for walking and cycling, offering panoramic ocean and mountain views year-round.
- Vancouver Waterfront
- Granville Street
- Sky Train
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- Drive the Sea-to-Sky Highway (Highway 99) from coast to Whistler for scenic views, or take a bus option available.
- Tip
- Day trip to Whistler takes about 1.5 hours (122 km). In winter, ski and snowshoe; in summer enjoy hiking, bungee jumping, and the Peak to Peak Gondola (4.4 km, 11 minutes).
- Timing
- Best time to walk False Creek and see flowers is May-July, when cherry blossoms and other plants bloom.
- Save money
- VanDusen Botanical Garden tickets cost around 14 CAD per person. Garden covers 55 acres with 7,500 plant species and a maze.
- Tip
- Whale watching tours last 3-5 hours, cost 165 CAD for adults and 145 CAD for students with ID. Best months: April-October.
- Transport
- Ferry to Victoria Island costs 17.20 CAD per adult ticket or 75 CAD for car with driver. Journey takes about 1.5 hours.
- Food
- Try local foods: poutine (Canadian dish), BC roll (sushi), japa dog (Japanese-style hot dog), and Vietnamese/Korean/Chinese cuisine available throughout.
- Avoid
- Don't expect to see whales or dolphins on the ferry to Victoria; they occasionally appear but are not common.
- Food
- Granville Island Public Market is popular for seafood and produce. Water taxi available to cross False Creek.
- Transport
- Use the SkyTrain as a convenient way to get around Vancouver.
- Tip
- Visit Capilano Suspension Bridge Park in a rainforest canopy. The bridge's two steel cables hold over 200,000 pounds.
- Tip
- Stanley Park covers over 1,000 acres with beaches, trails, aquarium, totem poles, and a hop-on hop-off bus. Bike rental available.
Video on this route
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