Talking Trees: Stanley Park Indigenous Walking Tour Led by a First Nations Guide | La Vacanza Travel

Talking Trees: Stanley Park Indigenous Walking Tour Led by a First Nations Guide

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Destination: Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver
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  • 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Vancouver
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

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.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Stanley Park Causeway, Vancouver, British Columbia V6G 1Z4 Canada

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.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Local aboriginal guide and ambassador
  • Entry/Admission - Stanley Park

Exclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional Info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

Stanley Park Loop, Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2, Canada


Departure Time

12:00 PM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

shalini_gupta_4

23 Apr, 2024

Great walking tour around Stanley Park. Our guide was very knowledgeable. My friend and I got lost since the meeting point was deeper in the park than I expected but our guide did come looking for us which we really appreciated. The tour was very interesting and enjoyable.

Lourielys_M

06 Apr, 2024

Our guide was wonderful, encouraged questions, and was patient in his explanations. My husband and I learned so much. We were able to enjoy stepping away from the hustle and bustle to appreciate nature and learn more about our relationship to it.

Fides_H

18 Mar, 2024

I had an amazing time and learned so much. Thank you! The guide was super kind and natural but also taught us important historical facts!

Gemma_B

19 Dec, 2023

It’s been a few days since our tour, and I’ve grown more and more appreciative as time’s drawn on. Truly, this tour was life changing. Learning about the history of this land as the traditional territory of Coast Salish First Nations, including the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil Waututh was essential to appreciating and acknowledging “Stanley Park” (as it’s now known) and its true history. As someone who grew up in Vancouver and has spent plenty of time in these forests, I was blown away by the history and wisdom of this land. I’ll never forget our guides and their wisdom, kindness and knowledge imparted. I recommend this tour to absolutely anyone - you will remember jt forever.

brvancouver

09 Oct, 2023

The Talking Trees tour was educative and very enjoyable, led by an indigenous woman (Che , not sure if the spelling of her name is correct). She was very knowledgeable, respectful of her elders. She shared her personal stories with us and showed us many plants and their medicinal use.

User's Picture Gallery

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Memories for life. What a treasured experience!

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Great Life experience!

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Wow! Incredible History and Context from the Indigenous Perspective. An unforgettable experience.

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Stanley Park Field Trip Accelerated the Learning Objectives For My Grade 1&2 Students

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Fascinating and Informative

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Wonderful tour—fantastic tour guide

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Knowledgeable Indigenous Cultural Tour

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What a beautiful local experience.

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