Ancient Trees of Vancouver Walking Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

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 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.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Walking Tour

Towering 600+ year old Douglas fir trees

Old Maps, 120 year old postcards, and photographs to help tell the story

1000 year old western red cedar trees

Expert Guide and well-known big tree seeker and BC Big Tree Committe member Colin Spratt

Pick-up and drop off at the meeting point

Options

Ancient Trees of Vancouver Walking Tour

Reviews

5.00

225 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

225

Witnessing One Mans Quest to Preserve the Ancient Trees of Vancouver
23donf,,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a great time we had with Colin. it was a fabulous tour that I would recommend to anyone interested in nature. Colin's knowledge of the trees was amazing. His enthusiasm - infectious. My wife and I couldn't have been more impressed. And I say that as a research scientist that spent most of a 40 year career in one of the oldest marine research labs in the US. Thanks again Colin - and good luck in your quest to help preserve our last remnants of old growth forest. Don and Linda Field
Mind blowing!
Susan K,,Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The ancient trees of Stanley Park were mind blowing - as was the tour guide. He was truly amazing - entertaining, educational, passionate about everything related to trees and Vancouver. This tour was the highlight of our time in Alaska and Vancouver.
Magic and relaxing
Traveljmr815,,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Some of the most awe inspiring trees in North America! Jaw dropping. Located mostly on Lovers Lane in Stanley Park, it is a magical experience to walk amongst them.
Fantastic
Laila N,,Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Colin was absolutely fantastic. We really enjoyed the tour. Colins wealth of knowledge about Vancouvers history & Trees was really interesting. His delivery of the tour was well thought out & we highly recommend it to anyone visiting Vancouver
Very rewarding walk...
Gail W,,Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very rewarding walk through Stanley Park with Colin. He shared the history of the pack, the City if Vancouver and the first peoples of the area. He showed us some amazing ancient trees on easy walking trails. His passion was visible on every one of his stories.
Wonderful!
Jannique B,,Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful activity with Collin, a passionate about ancient trees. We have seen and learned a lot about these impressive trees. To see!
Simply Amazing!
Shaun C,,Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Colin is passionate, personable and extremely knowledgeable. The trees are simply amazing, the trails beautiful and the nature awe-inspiring. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who loves nature - despite being in Stanley Park, one of Vancouver’s most popular tourist attractions, Colin walks you through a more remote part of the park that showcases the ancient old growth forest that lies next to a dynamic urban center.
Hidden Gem
Steven R,,Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great 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
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fascinating 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.
Ancient Tree Tour in Stanley Park
re964,,Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fascinating tour and really knowledgeable tour guide. It was lovely to explore Stanley Park and learn so much about the history of its ancient trees. Highly recommend.