Ancient Trees of Vancouver Walking Tour | 3 hours

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Ancient Trees of Vancouver Walking Tour
2 Adults x $53.44
$106.88
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$106.88

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Walking Tour
  • Towering 600+ year old Douglas fir trees
  • Old Maps, 120 year old postcards, and photographs help tell the story
  • Expert Guide and well-known big tree seeker and BC Big Tree Committe member Colin Spratt
  • 1000 year old western redcedar trees
  • Canada’s Largest Maple Tree

Overview

This is Vancouver’s only ancient big tree tour. Within walking distance from downtown Vancouver you will be guided by well known big tree seeker Colin Spratt through Vancouver’s last ancient forest located in historic Stanley Park. The tour lasts around 3 hours and in that period of time you will visit Canada’s largest maple tree, 1000 year old cedars, massive firs, and you will also learn about the history of the park and the history of the original coast Salish people who called the park home. We will walk various trails in the park and see the most impressive giants still standing. Some of these giants are hidden unless you know where to look. Using old maps, postcards over a hundred years old, and photos from Vancouver’s archive, we piece together the history of the ancient forest and the urban environment. This is a completely unique chance to experience the last remaining part of Vancouver's now lost original forested landscape.

Meeting points

Meet at the top of the main stairs right beside the third beach concession stand. They are large wide stone stairs and I will be standing at the top

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Stanley Park

    Experience the last remaining old growth in the city's historic Stanley Park. Follow our expert guide to these natural wonders, including 600 year old towering douglas firs, 1000 year old wide and wondrous cedars, and the largest known maple tree in all of Canada. As we marvel at these ancient trees, we'll also learn about the ecological importance of old-growth forests and the threats they face today. You'll be told about the park's history and the original Coast Salish inhabitants who called this area home for thousands of years before it was an urban park.

    3 hours

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Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

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An Awe-inspiring Morning Spent in Nature

Published on Oct, 2024

The ancient tree tour was absolutely fantastic! For those visiting Vancouver, but especially those living in the city — it was eye opening to learn about the incredible resiliency of the ancient trees. Colin was very knowledgeable, down to earth and passionate about his line of work, which really came through. Spending time in the beauty of Stanley Park’s old growth forest will leave you in awe. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone I come across!

Wonderful tour

Published on Oct, 2024

Very knowledgeable guide and a most informative walk through the forest. A hidden gem of Vancouver. Thoroughly enjoyed the three hours.

A real tree-t!

Published on Sep, 2024

We had a great time on the tour - it really flew by, and we learned so much about trees and natural history, as well as the cultural and social history of Stanley Park and Vancouver. Colin was a friendly, informative guide and a great storyteller - we saw a whole different side of Vancouver and learned why protecting their ancient trees is so important. Really recommend!

GREAT TOUR

Published on Sep, 2024

Learning about the intricacies of the finding and protecting of ancient trees Colin our guide a strong advocate of their protection went into detail of the ECO system and how nature auto preserves itself with the use of fallen trees, truly amazing.

A nature lover's dream

Published on Sep, 2024

A very enjoyable tour with a very knowledgeable guide. It was surprising to find such a serene place so close to the bustling City. I have a new found appreciation for ancient trees!

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