Descriptions of each park in
West End - Vancouver and what it has to offer!

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Alexandra Park
1755 Beach Avenue (@ Bidwell Street)

Alexandra is a little park with big views. Visit this welcoming space to rest on one of the many benches and watch the sun set over English Bay; a few steps from the seawall, this is also a great place to people watch. Grand old trees surround the Haywood Bandstand, a 1988 restoration of the original 1914 Queen Anne heritage structure.

Barclay Heritage Square
Neighbourhood: West End
1433 Barclay Street (@ Nicola Street)

Like the surrounding heritage buildings, the gardens of Barclay Heritage Square are colourful and well-tended. The many paths allow exploration of an intricate blend of formal and informal garden spaces. Both visitors and neighbourhood residents alike enjoy the friendly and peaceful character of this urban sanctuary.


Cardero Park
1601 Bayshore Drive (@ Cardero Street)

Cardero Park is filled with the sounds of people enjoying the seawall, nearby floatplanes, and the subtle music of the boats in the harbour. This linear park extends into Coal Harbour, with views of Stanley Park, Dead Man’s Island, and the North Shore. It is named for nearby Cardero Street.


English Bay Beach Park
1700 Beach Avenue (@ Bidwell Street)

This long expanse of beach lines the south portion of the West End. The park’s trademark palm trees and vibrant flowers create a tropical atmosphere that delights visitors and Vancouverites alike. With beautiful sandy beaches, seawall, and busy Denman Street nearby, English Bay Beach Park is always filled with people.


Morton Park
1800 Morton Avenue (@ Denman Street)

This eye-catching park is a showpiece of the West End. Brimming with colourful flowers and palm trees, Morton Park celebrates Vancouver’s gentle climate and vibrant spirit.


Nelson Park
1030 Bute Street (@ Nelson Street)

Located in the heart of the beautiful West End, Nelson Park offers lawns and seating areas that are enjoyed by all. Pathways lined with linden trees curve gently through the park, lined with inviting benches.

Recreation Facilities: Dogs Off-Leash, Field House

Stanley Park
2000 W Georgia Street (@ Chilco Street)

Stanley Park, Vancouver's first park, is an evergreen oasis of 400 hectares (1,000 acres) close to the heart of Vancouver's downtown core. Its natural west coast atmosphere offering a back drop of majestic cedar, hemlock and fir trees embraces visitors and transports them to an environment rich in tranquility.

The park abounds in wildlife and its features appeal to the naturalist, the plant lover or one who would do nothing more than relax in beautiful surroundings.

The Children's Farmyard, Miniature Railway, tennis courts, bathing beaches, a children's water park, a heated ocean-side swimming pool, Theatre Under the Stars, the Vancouver Aquarium and the 5.5 mile (8.85 km) perimeter seawall round out the menu of what a great public park offers. Refreshment stands along with four restaurants are strategically placed throughout Stanley Park for your convenience.

Recreation Facilities: Adult Softball, Cricket Pitchs, Field Houses, Golf Course, Jogging Trails, Lawn Bowling, Lighted Field, Outdoor Swimming Pool, Picnic Sites, 4 Playgrounds, Rugby Field, Running Track,
Tennis Court, Water/Spray Park


Sunset Beach Park
1204 Beach Avenue (@ Bute Street)

One of Vancouver’s spectacular beach parks, a seat on a bench under the lacy black locust trees will quickly charm with its views of English Bay and Vanier Park. While lovely from the seawall, a step into the park reveals the large lawns and sandy beaches that are loved by sunbathers, soccer players, and those out for an invigorating stroll.

Recreation Facilities: Dogs Off-Leash, Field House, Outdoor Roller Hockey Rink, Soccer Field

Public transit

BC transit buses - Go to www.coastmountainbus.com for maps, chedules and other information. Also use www.mapquest.ca for exact directions to the location.