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
175 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Vancouver Majesty Tour
Evey B,
May 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Colin is one of the very best guides we’ve ever had! He is an expert in all things trees. He made our tour fun and poured so much insight and knowledge into it. Colin makes Stanley Park come alive and helps visitors truly understand the majesty of these trees and the eco-system. Highly recommend this tour.
Perfect blend of history and natural beauty!
Reena P,
May 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00Colin is a wealth of knowledge and an incredible guide! We really enjoyed our experience on this tour and learned so much about the world of ancient trees. Highly recommended for anyone looking to learn more about the natural world through the gifts of Stanley Park!
Ancient trees of Stanley Park
Kathy U,
May 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00Guide is extremely knowledgeable and personable. Is very passionate about identifying and saving the ancient trees throughout the world. Thoroughly enjoyed our tour!
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
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