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Best parks in Vancouver

19 places from 16 Vancouver travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.

19 places

  1. Stanley Park

    Park ยท West End

    Vancouver's beloved urban park, dating to 1886 and covering more than 1,000 acres of forest and waterfront, popular for biking, walking and picnics.

  2. Queen Elizabeth Park

    Park ยท Little Mountain

    Former gravel quarries on Little Mountain, the city's highest point, transformed into a network of gardens with views over the city.

  3. Bloedel Conservatory

    Park ยท Little Mountain

    A lush domed greenhouse in Queen Elizabeth Park filled with colourful plants and birds.

  4. Lynn Canyon Park

    Park ยท North Vancouver

    Free park with a suspension bridge over a canyon with waterfalls, plus boardwalks and good hiking trails.

  5. English Bay

    Park ยท West End

    One of the city's busiest beaches, lined with driftwood logs and public art, with a waterfront trail linking it to Stanley Park.

  6. Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden

    Park ยท Chinatown

    A classical Chinese garden with an adjoining park, the first garden of its kind built outside China.

  7. Kitsilano Beach

    Park ยท Kitsilano

    A sandy beach on English Bay south of downtown, popular with locals and tourists, with stunning views of the downtown skyline.

  8. Vanier Park

    Park ยท Kitsilano

    A spacious waterfront park next to Kitsilano Beach, known for its lush greenery and beautiful views.

  9. VanDusen Botanical Garden

    Park ยท Shaughnessy

    Peaceful botanical garden created in 1966, with plant collections that offer a calm break from the city.

  10. Sunset Beach

    Park ยท West End

    Lively beach near the heart of downtown where people play beach volleyball and hockey, walk dogs and relax.

  11. Wreck Beach

    Park ยท Point Grey

    Clothing-optional shoreline on the UBC campus.

  12. UBC Botanical Garden

    Park ยท Point Grey

    Rambling botanical garden on the UBC campus with many interesting plantings.

  13. Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife

    Park ยท North Vancouver

    A wildlife refuge at the top of Grouse Mountain where grizzly bears and other animals can be seen in natural habitat.

Mentioned once

6 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.

  1. Quarry Garden

    Park ยท Little Mountain

    Landscaped sunken garden in Queen Elizabeth Park built in a former rock quarry.

  2. Nitobe Memorial Garden

    Park ยท Point Grey

    Delicate Japanese garden on the UBC campus.

  3. Lost Lagoon

    Park ยท Stanley Park

    A lagoon at the entrance to Stanley Park with a peaceful walking loop.

  4. Lighthouse Park

    Park ยท West Vancouver

    An oceanfront park with trails to a still-working original lighthouse and views back to the city.

  5. Robert Point

    Park ยท Barnston Island

    A tiny regional park on Barnston Island, described as the smallest in the region. It's a peaceful riverside spot.

  6. Cypress Falls Park

    Park ยท West Vancouver

    A mossy, green forest park where an easy five-minute walk leads to the first waterfalls and a scenic bridge.