Talking Trees: Stanley Park Indigenous Walking Tour Led by a First Nations Guide
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Enjoy a comprehensive cultural and educational experience on a 90-minute interpretive walking tour around Beaver Lake, Stanley Park. Learn how indigenous (aboriginal) people have lived and managed the land, the forest and oceans for countless generations. You'll explore Vancouver’s iconic Stanley Park with a First Nation guide. Along the way, your guide will point out local plants that were harvested for food, shelter, art and medicine. Your guides are trained local First Nations Cultural ambassadors who are members of the local tribes and have a strong connection and rich detailed history of Stanley Park and the local region. This tour is appropriate for all fitness levels.
Please note we are operating on select days this summer due to health and wellness management during Covid. Our days of operation are Tuesdays and Wednesdays for July and August. We recommend advance booking to secure your spot.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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
Local aboriginal guide and ambassador
Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
Stanley Park
When driving, You enter into Stanley Park from Georgia Street via the Causeway. You will go on the Round About. Pass the first exit and continue onto the exit for Pipelane Road. You will drive up the hill past the Rose Garden and turn right into the Parking Lot for the Stanley Park Mini Train and Aquarium. Also in this location is the Bus Loop. There is only one Bus Loop that picks up and drops off passengers in the Park. Your guide will be waiting in the Gazebo for you. The building is a hut like dwelling with open spaces (no walls). The guide will introduce him/herself to you when they see you.
Options
12 pm Tour Option
Talking Trees 12 noon Tour: Talking Trees Tour 12:00 pm Tour Option
Reviews
85 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very informative trip
Gretchen H,
Sep 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Guide was very knowledgeable and shared so much historical information as well as information about plants/trees area.
I really enjoyed the...
Allen T,
Aug 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00I really enjoyed the experience. It is not strenuous, flat walking. The meeting place is where the tram bus stops. Gavin our guide was fantastic, great to meet someone with a desire to learn about his culture and to share that journey with those who wish to “smell the roses”. Well worth it.
Senior using cane completely enjoyed Talking Trees experience
Vera,
Jul 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00I'm 80 and use a cane but found the walk comfortable. Our guide lead is on a walk around Beaver Lake, explaining various trees & how they were used including diapers made using cedar tree parts. We picked & ate berries. Enjoyed tea midway. He explained medicinal properties of trees & bushes. He was very knowledgeable and our party completely enjoyed the experience.
A wonderfully informative...
Elise A,
Jul 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00A wonderfully informative tour! Our small group made it very personal and gave us the opportunity to ask questions. Our guide Shay (sp?) was wonderful and even brought tea for us to share. Highly recommend!
Wonderful and informative tour with an amazing guide
Linda L,
Jun 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour was very informative, our guide was extremely knowledgeable and such a pleasant person to show us her perspective on the flora and fauna of Stanley Park. We were in Canada on a Horticultural tour of Vancouver and Vancouver Island, and we agreed that this walk in Stanley Park was the best experience and most educational of the more than dozen gardens and parks we toured. The history and stories were incredibly moving and although the First Nation history is extremely broad and complex, we felt like we received a well-informed glimpse into it. I highly recommend this to anyone (adult or youth) who wants to peek into the history and culture beyond the beauty of the park itself.
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