Vancouver is know for its scenic beauty and lots of parks,clubs,libray and of course warm
welcoming people. And the best place to visit is Stanley Park, you can't go wrong when you are here....!
Stanley Park is the grand daddy of all parks in Greater Vancouver. Known around the world, and why it shouldn’t be...a beautiful 1000 acre park that's almost smack dab in the middle of Vancouver.
I suggest everyone to start off by doing a loop around the park. There is an option of drive, or but if you're feeling energetic, try taking a walking like me...!If speed is your thing, you can rent a bike or rollerblades at stores near Georgia and Denman Street. I prefferd walking as it was good to burn my calories, which i was putting sitting most of the time in office & having 5-6 tins of minute maid apple juice...hahaha....
All through my walk i observed lots of people preferring to jog or on skates. The park is about six miles around and you'll see many of the landmarks on way.Let me take you on a short tour as wat i saw in & around the park. As you enter the park from Georgia Street you’ll see the rose garden to your left though it doesn't seem to me as such unless what my friend said me that if until roses are in bloom. There is, however, a small playground tucked in behind it,as well as a dining pavilion(where i had hotdog this time with mustard sause to be extra caution...!).On the water side you'll see beautiful English looking building that houses the Vancouver rowing club, coal Harbor where if you are lucky enough can see a seaplane land. Its usually a lovely treat to watch such fantastic view in the evening along side the park shining waters. And woh i was lucky enough to watch it twice...
About 100 yards beyond the yacht Club you'll Vancouver aquarium and Brockton oval, a small sports complex. This time around i wasn't lucky enough to watch the dolphin show. As the timing for it was over and my friend suggested we will come back again to watch it....!
its one of the most tourist attractions but they stopped shows with killer whales, no idea
wat-so-ever why.....
So we moved further and about a quarter mile saw naval reserve base to right. It’s stationed on Deadman's Island which reportedly was a native Indian burial ground at one time. But it didn't seem to me until i came across indian resembling names on graves...!!!
A bit further are the totem poles on left. These are worth a stop, not just to look at the
totem poles, but also to take a picture of the city. Get your camera out because Hallelujah
Point has an outstanding view of the city, which is breath taking experience and gives a view about the city. And i being a foolish didn't get my camera but hoping to capture all this for my next visit, which i will be coming with my india friend....
As we went further got a view of big cannon parked inside a cage, apparently they did this because they have been recorded stealing it for a prank. This is also the famous Nine O'clock gun which you hear boom every night at, of course 9 o’clock. I tried convincing my friend to stay till the time it bells but she insisted that its not so worthy and the shots can be heard from the station too...!
Once you round Brockton point there is a change of scenery. Instead of city landscape you'll see big piles of sulphur against a scenic backdrop of mountains. Now Welcome to the North Shore of Vancouver.(i started using this term more in office for describing new problems in the project...!)
Now the the connector to this is The Lion's Gate Bridge, the closest thing we've got to The Golden Gate Bridge. The seawall is dotted with various points of interest and the one I like is the mermaid lounging on the rock about halfway between Brockton point and prospect point is Lumberman's Arch. Even prospect point has a spectacular view of North and West Vancouver. But we preferred having a view from prospect point. It also has a nice cafe and yeah if you feel like having a snack or dinner then its a place to be...but it always seems busy & a burn in your pocket is for sure as the prices are not so affordable. But as the saying goes that we should think about monetarily when you are at such locations and trying to taste different cuisines...
The west side of the seawall has three swimming beaches; the first we come across is third beach. My friend doesn’t know why it has been named as such but i remember the place for the for weird rocks when the tide goes out. Second Beach is popular with families but i didn’t prefer there as i was a freaky bachelor hahaha.....
The importance here is carry plenty of birdfeed for the ducks and the racoons,You'll have
an audience of them within minutes....oh woh wat an holiday treat to refresh my soul...yeah truly an amazing walk, which i will remember all through my life...!!
We ended our walk with a chicken shawarma treat and took a bus back to my place feeling content & happy. Thanked my le for taking me for such a lovely evening & pep on her cheek left me even more happy...!
welcoming people. And the best place to visit is Stanley Park, you can't go wrong when you are here....!
Stanley Park is the grand daddy of all parks in Greater Vancouver. Known around the world, and why it shouldn’t be...a beautiful 1000 acre park that's almost smack dab in the middle of Vancouver.
I suggest everyone to start off by doing a loop around the park. There is an option of drive, or but if you're feeling energetic, try taking a walking like me...!If speed is your thing, you can rent a bike or rollerblades at stores near Georgia and Denman Street. I prefferd walking as it was good to burn my calories, which i was putting sitting most of the time in office & having 5-6 tins of minute maid apple juice...hahaha....
All through my walk i observed lots of people preferring to jog or on skates. The park is about six miles around and you'll see many of the landmarks on way.Let me take you on a short tour as wat i saw in & around the park. As you enter the park from Georgia Street you’ll see the rose garden to your left though it doesn't seem to me as such unless what my friend said me that if until roses are in bloom. There is, however, a small playground tucked in behind it,as well as a dining pavilion(where i had hotdog this time with mustard sause to be extra caution...!).On the water side you'll see beautiful English looking building that houses the Vancouver rowing club, coal Harbor where if you are lucky enough can see a seaplane land. Its usually a lovely treat to watch such fantastic view in the evening along side the park shining waters. And woh i was lucky enough to watch it twice...
About 100 yards beyond the yacht Club you'll Vancouver aquarium and Brockton oval, a small sports complex. This time around i wasn't lucky enough to watch the dolphin show. As the timing for it was over and my friend suggested we will come back again to watch it....!
its one of the most tourist attractions but they stopped shows with killer whales, no idea
wat-so-ever why.....
So we moved further and about a quarter mile saw naval reserve base to right. It’s stationed on Deadman's Island which reportedly was a native Indian burial ground at one time. But it didn't seem to me until i came across indian resembling names on graves...!!!
A bit further are the totem poles on left. These are worth a stop, not just to look at the
totem poles, but also to take a picture of the city. Get your camera out because Hallelujah
Point has an outstanding view of the city, which is breath taking experience and gives a view about the city. And i being a foolish didn't get my camera but hoping to capture all this for my next visit, which i will be coming with my india friend....
As we went further got a view of big cannon parked inside a cage, apparently they did this because they have been recorded stealing it for a prank. This is also the famous Nine O'clock gun which you hear boom every night at, of course 9 o’clock. I tried convincing my friend to stay till the time it bells but she insisted that its not so worthy and the shots can be heard from the station too...!
Once you round Brockton point there is a change of scenery. Instead of city landscape you'll see big piles of sulphur against a scenic backdrop of mountains. Now Welcome to the North Shore of Vancouver.(i started using this term more in office for describing new problems in the project...!)
Now the the connector to this is The Lion's Gate Bridge, the closest thing we've got to The Golden Gate Bridge. The seawall is dotted with various points of interest and the one I like is the mermaid lounging on the rock about halfway between Brockton point and prospect point is Lumberman's Arch. Even prospect point has a spectacular view of North and West Vancouver. But we preferred having a view from prospect point. It also has a nice cafe and yeah if you feel like having a snack or dinner then its a place to be...but it always seems busy & a burn in your pocket is for sure as the prices are not so affordable. But as the saying goes that we should think about monetarily when you are at such locations and trying to taste different cuisines...
The west side of the seawall has three swimming beaches; the first we come across is third beach. My friend doesn’t know why it has been named as such but i remember the place for the for weird rocks when the tide goes out. Second Beach is popular with families but i didn’t prefer there as i was a freaky bachelor hahaha.....
The importance here is carry plenty of birdfeed for the ducks and the racoons,You'll have
an audience of them within minutes....oh woh wat an holiday treat to refresh my soul...yeah truly an amazing walk, which i will remember all through my life...!!
We ended our walk with a chicken shawarma treat and took a bus back to my place feeling content & happy. Thanked my le for taking me for such a lovely evening & pep on her cheek left me even more happy...!
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