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Frequently Asked Questions

Stanley Park Amenities

Is there a bank machine here?
The only bank machine in the Park is in the Aquarium gift shop.

Are there picnic areas?
Ceperley Meadow, Third Beach, Ferguson Point, Prospect Point, Lumbermen's Arch and Brockton Oval.

Where are the washrooms?

Lost Lagoon:
next to the Nature House (Red Brick building)
Beaver Lake and Miniature Railway:
at the picnic tables, outside the gate
Dining Pavilion, Rose Gardens:
underneath the Pavilion Restaurant
Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre:
near the Gift Shop
Between Ferguson Point and Prospect Pt.:
Third Beach, Prospect Point picnic area and Prospect Point
Second Beach:
near the pool
Brockton Oval, totem poles:
Brockton Oval changerooms and Brockton Clubhouse
Lumbermen's Arch:
under the overpass

Where can I find food?

Fish House Restaurant:
Mon.  - Sat. : 11:30 am - 10 pm+
Sunday: 11 am - 10 pm+
Ferguson Point Tea House:
Mon.  - Sun: 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
Prospect Point Café:
Mon.  - Sun. : 11:30 am - 9 pm
Stanley Park Dining Pavilion:
    -Picnic Café
TBA
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Concessions & Food Stands:
(hours are weather dependent)
Second Beach
Third Beach
Prospect Point
Lumbermen's Arch
Aquarium
Cricket clubhouse (near Brockton oval)
Totem Poles
Information Booth

Where can I park the car?
You can park almost everywhere in the Park.  There are parking lots near First Beach, Second Beach, the Fish House Restaurant, Ferguson Point, the Hollow Tree, Prospect Point and the Prospect Point picnic area, the Dining Pavilion, the Aquarium, the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, and Brockton Oval.  You can also park in designated places on the roads in the Park.

How much is parking?
$1.00 / 45min - $4:00 / day.

What should a visitor do if they lose money in a meter?
A private company (Central Parking) owns the meters.  Tell the visitor that they could put a note on their dash, note the meter number and call the number on the meter.  We cannot prevent them from getting a ticket.  As an Eco Ranger, take down the number and location of the meter and call the staff and ask them to alert Central Parking, or, if you see a parking ambassador, let him/her know about the broken meter.

What can a visitor do if he/she has a flat tire, empty tank or has locked keys in the car?
Central Parking, the company who manages the pay parking lots, is providing a free assistance service to Park visitors through Busters Towing.  Busters will assist, free of charge, visitors who:

(call the number on the meter)

VERY IMPORTANT: PLEASE REMEMBER TO TELL THE VISITOR THAT THIS SERVICE IS BEING PAID FOR BY CENTRAL PARKING!

What is the Stanley Park Shuttle schedule and route?
The red shuttle runs counter-clockwise through the Park and stops at the main points of interest (see a Shuttle brochure for all the stop descriptions).  There are fourteen stops.  This shuttle is FREE, subsidized by the Vancouver Parks Board.  The shuttle runs from 10 am - 6:30 pm (the last one leaves from the Railway at 6:30 pm) and runs every 15 minutes.

What other sightseeing buses are available?

  1. Vancouver Trolley Bus: (604-801-5515)
    This is the same company that runs the trolley through the Park, but it also offers a commentated tour through the city.  It is $26/adult and seniors and $13/children 4-12 including taxes.  Tickets are available from the driver when boarding.  The first bus starts at Gastown at 9 am and it runs every 30 minutes with last bus leaving at 4 pm (which returns at 6 pm).  The round trip tour lasts 2 hours and makes 23 stops.  There are three stops in the Park: Tickets are valid for a full day - hop on and off at any stop to play for awhile!

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  2. Gray Line Tours: (604-879-3363)
    This tour runs double-decker and green trolleys, stopping 22 times around the city, including Stanley Park.  The rates are: Adult $29.00, Senior (60+) $28.00, Children $16.00 and the ticket is good for two days.  It runs every half hour from 8:30 am until 4:30 pm.  Passengers can be picked up at the Aquarium and Prospect Point in Stanley Park.  This bus also provides a connector service to the North Shore attractions.

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  3. Horse and Carriage Tours: (604-681-5115)
    Where:
    departs Coal Harbour Parking Lot next to Information booth.
     
    When:
    July1- Sept 2:
    9:30am-5:30 pm (departure times are every 20-30 min)
    Sep 3 - Sep 30:
    9:40 -5:00 pm
    Oct 1 - Oct 31:
    9:40 -4:00 pm

    Duration: 1 hour
     
    Rates:
    Family (2 adults/seniors + 2 children/students):
    $55.95
    Adults:
    $20.55
    Seniors (65+) and Students (w/ ID):
    $18.65
    Children (3-12):
    $13.05
    Tots 2 & Under:
    FREE (if not in a seat!)
    +7% GST
    VISA and MASTERCARD are accepted and is wheelchair accessible
    Tickets available only at the Horse-Drawn Tour Kiosk

Where is the nearest telephone?
There are many phones.  You can find them close to points of interest like Second Beach, Lost Lagoon Nature House, Ferguson Point, Prospect Point, the Dining Pavilion, and Brockton Oval.

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