By Kim Jackson
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ancouver is one of the most beautiful cities to explore in Western Canada. It’s hard to imagine that Stanley Park is only a few steps away from Downtown Vancouver. This picturesque park includes scenic water views, mountains, majestic trees, and a seawall.
cold-water pool and play together. It was the highlight of my trip each time I visited. As the zoo expanded, there was so much more to explore. Mom always brought a picnic lunch, and my brother and I would run around and play. Luckily, Lisa and Rachel were able to enjoy the zoo before it closed in 1996
I have always loved visiting Stanley Park with my family as far back as I can remember. My furthest memory is mom pushing the stroller with my younger brother Tom and me walking alongside her. Dad must have been taking the photo
Stanley Park Train
When my daughters Rachel and Lisa were young, I regularly took them to Stanley Park. And when my rst grandchild Damian was born, Rachel and I took him to Stanley Park a lot. He loved the swings, the Stanley Park Train, and the sand where he could play
Stanley Park Zoo When I was a child, my favourite place was the zoo. I loved the polar bear exhibit and watching them jump into the
Photos, from left: Brockton Point Lighthouse ©Kim Jackson; Stanley Park benches ©Kim Jackson; Polar Bear Compound ©Kim Jackson
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Multi-generational Day Trip to Stanley Park in Vanc ver, BC, Canada
Our family had so much fun taking a ride on the miniature train. The anticipation was palpable as we’d walk towards the train station. It was a thrilling 15minute ride that featured trestles, tunnels, forests, and animals. After our miniature train ride, we would always visit the petting zoo just across from the train
Vancouver Aquarium The Vancouver Aquarium opened in 1956. After the zoo closed, the Aquarium used the land to expand its facility. As a child, I loved to watch the killer whales at mealtime. Spending time inside the Aquarium allowed us to observe sharks, freshwater sh, tropical sh, and other sea creatures. Of course, the best part for us kids was walking through the souvenir store
Walking along the Seawall My all-time favourite thing to do in Stanley Park is walking along the seawall. When I was younger, I always held onto my parent's hand so that I wouldn't fall into the ocean
