Ancient Trees of Vancouver Walking Tour

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

This is Vancouver’s only ancient big tree tour. Within walking distance from downtown Vancouver you will be guided by well known big tree seeker Colin Spratt through Vancouver’s last ancient forest located in historic Stanley Park. The tour lasts around 3 hours and in that period of time you will visit giant ancient cedars over 800 year old cedars, towering firs as tall as skyscrapers, and you will also learn about the history of the park. Using old maps, postcards over a hundred years old, and photos from Vancouver’s archive, we piece together the history of the ancient forest and the urban environment. This is a completely unique chance to experience the last remaining part of Vancouver's now lost original ancient landscape.

What to Expect

Shared tour (max 10)

1 stop

2 hrs 30 min duration

Stop at: Stanley Park

150 min

Experience the last remaining old growth in the city's historic Stanley Park. Follow our expert guide to these natural wonders, including 600 year old towering douglas firs, 1000 year old wide and wondrous cedars, and the largest known maple tree in all of Canada. As we marvel at these ancient trees, we'll also learn about the ecological importance of old-growth forests and the threats they face today. You'll be told about the park's history and the original Coast Salish inhabitants who called this area home for thousands of years before it was an urban park.

What's Included

INCLUDED

Walking Tour
Towering 800 year old Douglas fir trees
Ancient giant western red cedar trees
Old Maps, 120 year old postcards, and photographs to help tell the story
Expert Guide and well-known big tree seeker and BC Big Tree Committe member Colin Spratt

NOT INCLUDED

Pick-up and drop off at the meeting point

Meeting And Pickup

Start time:

10:00 AM

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, the amount paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.

This experience requires good weather. If canceled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Ancient Trees of Vancouver Walking Tour