Ancient Trees of Vancouver Walking Tour
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
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
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Ancient Trees of Vancouver Walking Tour
Reviews
169 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing tour
Brandon H,
May 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour was very interesting. A very good time. Loved it. We saw a lot of stuff you don’t usually see as a regular tourist and we learned a lot also
Fascinating tour with a knowledge guide to reveal the secrets of the ancient trees in Vancouvers Stanley Park.
ellen c,
May 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00This fascinating tour was the best of all our tours in Vancouver. We learned about the history of Stanley Park. We visited trees over 500 to 1,000 years old, saw some of the widest and tallest trees in Vancouver and a hollow 700 year old red cedar stump. We learned the secret of how the ancient trees came to remain here and which species thrive The tour guide was excellent, very knowledgeable friendly and super fun -the best- the best tour in Vancouver
Wow! Ancient Trees of Vancouver is must-do experience for tourists and locals alike.
Liana M,
May 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Wow! What an amazing experience. The trees were magnificent, of course, but it was Colin, our extremely knowledgeable "I'm not a tour guide" tour guide who made this experience wholly worthwhile. His passion for the trees is evident in every word he speaks about them and Vancouver's history around the subject. This is a must-do experience for tourists and locals alike.
A short but expanding...
Anonymous,
Apr 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00A short but expanding journey. As a nature/forest/tree lover, I loved and appreciated this experience. Colin’s academic backgrounds/knowledge and love/passion for/about forests/trees/nature along with his philosophical thinking and good sense of humor made this tour exceptionally enjoyable. If you already love nature and feel connected to forests/trees or if you would like to enhance this innate connection, you will appreciate this tour.
Educational and Astonishing
Rebeca S,
Apr 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Collin has a wide knowledge of the history of Stanley Park and the type of trees, that was a great plus.
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