Ancient Trees of Vancouver Walking Tour
Overview
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's 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
- Pick-up and drop off at the meeting point
Meeting Location
Stanley Park Drive
Vancouver, BC V6C 2T1, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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2 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-404137P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Vancouver customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT).
- 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.
- Pick-up and drop off at the meeting point.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Ancient Trees of Vancouver Walking Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Ancient Trees of Vancouver Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Vancouver. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's 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
- Pick-up and drop off at the meeting point
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
