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
What To Expect
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.
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Ancient Trees of Vancouver Walking Tour
Reviews
219 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Hidden Gem
Steven R,
Sep 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great guide who is a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm. The ancient tree tour is a real gem and a beautiful break from urban attractions!
Great tour!
Adrian P,
Sep 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fascinating 3 hours. Great guide who was knowledgeable, fun and for the balance of nature, science and history perfect for the tour. The visuals are fantastic too. Highly recommended.
AMAZING! Definitely do this!
JILL P,
Sep 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Probably not something I would have done had our friends not highly recommended it. They loved it and so did we! Colin is great! Sooo knowledgeable! Definitely changes the way you think about trees. We learned so much and will absolutely look at them differently now. A MUST DO!
Easily the best choice I...
Lyndin C,
Sep 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Easily the best choice I made in my week-long visit to Vancouver. Colin was passionate, knowledgeable, patient, and accommodating. It’s clear he cares a lot about the trees and our forests. The work he does spreads awareness, and I would go as far as saying that it’s making our world a better place. So grateful I was able to check this off of my bucket list. Highly recommend.
Best tour ever
Jana H,
Aug 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Colin is an excellent guide. He has a gift for the way he educated us on the beautiful huge trees we saw and the history of the area. It was the favorite for our group.
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