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
165 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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.
GREAT TOUR
Francis W,
Sep 20, 2024
- Viator
5.00Learning about the intricacies of the finding and protecting of ancient trees Colin our guide a strong advocate of their protection went into detail of the ECO system and how nature auto preserves itself with the use of fallen trees, truly amazing.
A nature lover's dream
Nancy C,
Sep 19, 2024
- Viator
5.00A very enjoyable tour with a very knowledgeable guide. It was surprising to find such a serene place so close to the bustling City. I have a new found appreciation for ancient trees!
Amazing tour!
Jayne C,
Sep 16, 2024
- Viator
5.00Our tour with Colin walking through the forest in Stanley Park was amazing. He has so much knowledge to share and he does so in such a compelling and interesting way. We could have spent another three hours with him!
Could not recommend this tour more!
Elizabeth P,
Sep 16, 2024
- Viator
5.00Such a fantastic tour! The guide Colin is so knowledgeable and passionate about his work to protect ancient trees. I loved Stanley Park before this tour but now have even more of an appreciation to walk amongst some of oldest and largest trees in the world right in our backyard in Vancouver. I would highly recommend this to both locals and tourists coming to see one of the most special parts of this area of the world.
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