Over the last few weeks there has been a tree removal program happening in Stanley Park to clear out those compromised by the ongoing hemlock looper moth infestation. There’s a plan to remove approximately 160,000 trees in an effort to support public safety and mitigate risks to key infrastructure in and around Stanley Park.
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Tree Removal in Stanley Park
This is a multi-year project with essential work timed to support bird nesting season and in cohesion with annual winter storm and wildfire preparations.
Around 25% of trees in Stanley Park have been damaged by the looper moth outbreak, which has also affected parts of North and West Vancouver. While individual trees continue to be managed and removed by the Urban Forestry team as needed, the scale of the damage now exceeds internal-staff capacity and external personnel are required to mitigate risks.
As this work is underway, some dead trees will be left in place as nurse logs to support regeneration of the surrounding ecosystem. Impacted areas will be replanted with tens of thousands of native species, including Douglas fir, western red cedar, grand fir, big leaf maple and red alder.
Coupled with extensive invasive plant species management, the long-term goal is to reset the ecology of Stanley Park and create a more diverse, resilient forest environment.
Upcoming Road Closures
When the single Causeway lanes are closed, traffic will flow in both directions via the remaining open lanes leading to and from Lions Gate Bridge. Pedestrians and cyclists will have the option to detour through Stanley Park or to the opposing side of the Causeway to continue their journeys.
Date
Time
Impacts
Jan 14 Jan 21 Jan 27
8am to 2pm
One lane closure on the Causeway One lane in each direction will be retainedSouthbound pedestrians and bikes will be detoured through Stanley Park and to east side of the Causeway/bridge
Jan 28 – morning
8am to 11am
Full closure of Causeway and Lions Gate Bridge to drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians Traffic detoured over Ironworkers Memorial/Second Narrows Bridge
Jan 28 – early afternoon
11am to 2pm
One lane closure on the Causeway One lane in each direction will be retainedSouthbound pedestrians and bikes will be detoured through Stanley Park and to east side of the Causeway/bridge
Updated (February, 2024)
Saturday, February 3: 7:30am to 2pm: Single lane closure on Lions Gate – southbound pedestrians and bikes will be detoured through Stanley Park to eastside of the Stanley Park Causeway/Lions Gate Bridge.
Sunday, February 4: 7:30am to 11am: Full closure of the Bridge/Causeway to all vehicles, bikes and pedestrians. During this full closure, traffic should use the Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing.
Sunday, February 4: 11am to 2pm: Single lane closure – southbound pedestrians and bikes will be detoured through Stanley Park to eastside of the Causeway/Bridge.
Park visitors will also experience intermittent closures for trails that lead to the Causeway during these times. It is crucial that everyone obeys all signage and directives, and avoids active worksites within Stanley Park for their own safety and that of staff working within the park.
It’s the first weekend of the new year and while the event list for January is looking pretty thin, there are still some leftover holiday activities, some new events, exhibits, and theatre to check out. Find these and more things to do around Metro Vancouver this weekend listed below:
A new exhibition celebrating the profound work of four local Salish weavers is on now at the Vancouver Art Gallery.
The exhibition—featuring the weavings of qʷənat, Angela George; Chepximiya Siyam’ Chief Janice George; Skwetsimeltxw Willard “Buddy” Joseph; and Qwasen, Debra Sparrow—offers an exploration of their artistic journeys and the cultural significance of Salish weaving historically and in the present.
qʷənat, Angela George, Rivers Have Mouths, 2021, wool blend, Collection of Artists for Kids and Gordon Smith Gallery, Photo: Khim Mata Hipol, Courtesy of Artists for Kids and Gordon Smith Gallery
Celebration of Coast Salish Weavers at the Vancouver Art Gallery
Dates: On now until May 12, 2024
Address: Vancouver Art Gallery 750 Hornby St, Vancouver
Admission: Purchase tickets online or onsite. Visit on the first Friday night of every month for free admission with Free First Friday Nights.
Rooted Here: Woven from the Land provides a rich selection of works by these prominent artists that demonstrate both their connections to tradition and their capacity for innovation. For the artists this means understanding the integration of weaving into the social life of Salish communities and that the recovery and forward movement of each is dependent on the other. It also involves a recognition of Salish weaving’s deep connection to the land and the rich resources the land has provided from generation to generation. While the exhibition addresses the impact of colonialism on Salish weaving, it also highlights the resilience of these traditions and celebrates the vital roles played by the featured artists in its contemporary revival and renewal.
The exhibition also offers audiences a rare glimpse into the significant roles these artists have played as collaborators in the design of the Vancouver Art Gallery’s new building. Their creative input extends to the woven facade of the new Gallery’s design, contributing to a rich and meaningful narrative that connects the architecture with the cultural heritage of the land.
Vancouver’s original food truck fest, Street Food City, returns to the Vancouver Art Gallery for the 12th year as part of Dine Out Vancouver this month.
Street Food City
Address: šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square – Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza
Dates: Saturday, January 20 to Sunday, January 28, 2024
Times: 11:00amto 5:00pm weekends; 11:00am to 2:00pm weekdays
Over the last decade, Vancouver’s street food has gone through a huge transformation with so many expanded options, from sweet to savoury, grilled cheese to shawarma. Have an outdoor winter picnic under the tented picnic tables and soak up all the city has to offer.
Participating Food Trucks
Aperitivo Truck Cazba Chickpea Dos Amigos Indish Mad Greek Melt City Mom’s Grilled Cheese Mr. Arancino
REEL Mac and Cheese Shameless Buns Shawarma Time Slavic Rolls Super Thai Taste Malaysia Tornado Potato Urban Wood Fire Pizza Via Tevere Pizzeria
Follow Street Food City on Instagram for updates and a schedule closer to the date.
About Dine Out Vancouver
Canada’s largest food and drink celebration, Dine Out Vancouver Festival returns for its 22nd year with more restaurants than ever before. Offering menus from over 380 participating restaurants, along with a lineup of special events, the festival will run from January 17 to February 4, 2024.
