Free self-guided walk · Vancouver

Gastown to Stanley Park

A free self-guided walk in Vancouver, from Gastown's steam clock along the Coal Harbour seawall to the entrance of Stanley Park.

Distance
3.4 km
Walking time
46 min
Allow
About 2 hours with stops
Stops
5

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About this walk

This walk joins Vancouver's oldest streets with its harbour seawall.

Carry on around Stanley Park's seawall if you have time.

  • Terrain: Flat, with cobbles in Gastown.
  • Best time: Morning, or late afternoon for the light on the mountains.

Route map

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Route and stop positions © OpenStreetMap contributors. North is up.

The stops

  1. Gastown Steam Clock

    Start at the steam-powered clock.

  2. Waterfront Station

    The old railway station.

  3. Canada Place

    The cruise terminal with sail-like roofs.

  4. Coal Harbour

    Walk the seawall past the floatplanes.

  5. Stanley Park

    Finish at the park entrance by Lost Lagoon.

Tips

  • The steam clock whistles every quarter hour.
  • Bikes share the seawall; keep to the walking lane.
  • Bring a rain jacket outside summer.

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Sources and review date

This walk was last reviewed on 2026-10-28. Distance and walking time come from OpenStreetMap's walking router and don't include time at stops. Opening hours and access change; please check before you go.