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Stanley Park: An Urban Wilderness Documentary

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Enjoyed by thousands every day who take to its sea wall, forest trails, sea side lookouts, beaches and attractions, it’s no wonder that someone would want to create a film about Vancouver’s ‘Crown Jewel’, Stanley Park. Beautiful Earth, consisting of co-founders Adrian Green and Grant Finlayson, is the company behind a new Stanley Park documentary. […]

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Vancouver History: Brockton

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

This Saturday the Voices in the Park concert will take over Brockton fields, near Brockton Oval and Brockton Point in Stanley Park. The Brockton Point lighthouse is one of Vancouver’s most recognizable landmarks and with so many other areas of the park sharing the name, I thought it would be timely to read up on […]

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Voices in the Park Ticket Giveaway

Comments 96 by Rebecca Bollwitt

TELUS presents Voices in the Park, a benefit concert for the Sarah McLachlan School of Music, this Saturday, September 15, 2012. The line-up is stacked as Canadian and international talents, as well as local music students, take to the stage in Stanley Park. Confirmed performers so far include Sarah McLachlan, Bryan Adams, Stevie Nicks, Hey […]

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Stanley Park Ecology Society: Fall 2012 Events

by Rebecca Bollwitt

We love going for trail walks through Stanley Park at any time of year but there’s just something extra special about autumn. It’s not here just yet, but there’s much to look forward to. Bright greens turn to fiery reds and oranges, leaves crunch underfoot and the crisp air tickles your nose while squirrels scurry […]

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Vancouver Icons: Siwash Rock

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Rounding the Stanley Park Sea Wall the photo opportunities are abundant. North Shore and city scenes, forest trails, ocean wildlife, balanced rocks on boulders, sunsets, and more. Perched on the Western tip of the peninsula, Siwash Rock might just be one of the most photographed hunks of stone in the City and as such, it’s […]

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Vancouver Waterfight 2012

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The 7th annual Vancouver Waterfight is happening tomorrow near Lumberman’s Arch in Stanley Park. This now-legendary soaking event is open to all who want to play along and is a “do over” since the original date in July was already too soggy, thanks to the weather. Photo credit: miss pupik on Flickr The waterfight is […]

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Klahowya Village at Stanley Park for Summer 2012: Win Spirit Catcher Train Tickets

Comments 75 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Klahowya Village in Stanley Park has returned for the summer with the Spirit Catcher Train (telling the legend of Sasquatch), ceremonies, artisans marketplace, cultural performances, and more. Open daily from 11:00am to 4:00pm until September 3rd, it’s a great family activity rain or shine. Admission to the village is free for everyone and under the […]

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Stanley Park Miniature Train Station Fire

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Last night a fire was deliberately set at the Stanley Park miniature railway’s station. Despite the best efforts of fire crews, the structure was completely destroyed. Crews doused nearby trees to prevent the flames from spreading, but could not save the replica train station — that also doubles as Santa’s workshop during the popular Bright […]

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