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Stanley Park special issue from British Columbia Magazine

January 29, 2007 | Tips from Us > Vancouver, Gardens & City Parks
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Stanley Park is a spectacular 40 hectare park in downtown Vancouver. It is Canada's largest park and one of British Columbia's top attractions. It is to us Vancouverites what Central Park is to New Yorkers. You may have heard that Stanley Park has recently been hit by violent winter storms, with over 3,000 trees being toppled and parts of the world-famous seawall getting shut down (I saw this morning that news reports have hit France media even!). As devastating as the storms have been, there is still so much beauty within the park, and many reasons to visit. Much of the seawall is still open, as it many of the park's attractions, including the incomparable Vancouver Aquarium, and great restaurants like the Sequoia Grill. You should still set aside an afternoon to visit the park while in Vancouver. British Columbia Magazine is launching a special issue of the magazine, Stanley Park - After the Storm, to celebrate the park's timeless beauty and capture this point in the park's history. Stanley Park - After the Storm makes a great memento of a visit to B.C. and helps contribute to the park's restoration.

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Posted by Susan, Vancouver at 12:00 AM

Queen Elizabeth Park on a blustery day

February 7, 2006 | Tips from Us > Vancouver, Gardens & City Parks
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What a beautiful day! The sun is out, the air is crisp and I walked outside at lunch, along with all the other Vancouverites excited about spring coming. A perfect day to head to the park, I thought. Which reminded me that I wanted to tell you about a great park to visit if you happen to be in Vancouver on a day not like today, but more like a blustery day in Hundred Acre Woods. Queen Elizabeth Park is a 52 hectare (130 acre) park at the highest point in the city at 67m (505 ft) above sea level. If you stand above the garden you have a 360 degree view. On bad weather days, when my thoughts head to the Bahamas, I head to the Bloedel Conservatory at the top of the park. It is a geodesic dome filled with tropical plants, free-flying birds and fish. In fact, I just read on their website that they are the second largest single-structure plant conservatory in North American. A little bit of warmth, rainforest and tranquility; I take off my jacket and stay awhile â?? in fact, I once hung out for a few hours playing cards inside. For less than $5 (depending on age) itâ??s a cool place to get, well, warm!

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Posted by Susan, Vancouver at 12:00 AM