The most famous natural landmark on the Stanley Park Seawall, Siwash Rock. It is a giant pillar of basalt rock that is close to 32 millions of years old. Originally, it was named 9 Pin Rock by British settlers who appreciate it’s similar shape to a bowling pin. Siwash is from the local Coast Salish language and means “he is standing up”. The western part of the Seawall around Siwash Rock is an excellent to watch the clouds break over English Bay after a storm.

The modern glass skyline of downtown Vancouver rising above the tall, mystic rainforest of Stanley Park. You can see the fog rolling out of Coal Harbour in the distance. This photo was taken from the lookout on the Lion’s Gate Bridge.

A nice view of Third Beach from grassy fields around Fergusson Point. At low tide you can walk hundreds of feet along the sand flats and go for aswim in the warm, shallow water.

A nice place to stop and gaze at the snow-capped mountains along a Stanley Park bike path.

The mysterious God Head in the morning fog. This famous landmark was carved from an old-growth stump in the early 1970s by an anonymous artist. It still brings awe and wonder to those fortunate enough to stumble across it.

The clouds reflected on the surface of Beaver Lake.

A duck swimming in Beaver Lake. Buried deep inside Stanley Park, Beaver Lake is a refuge for city dwellers seeking a closer connection to nature. It is an excellent place for bird watching.

A stump-tree at Third Beach, just above the Seawall.

Lost Lagoon through the trees. Nestled beside the high-rise towers of the West End, Stanley Park is an ecological paradise and a well-loved escape for active Vancouverites.

Morning fog on Lost Lagoon with the silhouette of West End apartments int he background. Lost Lagoon is a refuge for all kinds of birds, including swans, ducks, blue herons, bald eagles and hawks.

The bright sun blasting it’s way through fog in the rainforest near Prospect Point.

Fergusson Point in the western section of Stanley Park.

The sunset at Second Beach.

The long span of the Lion’s Gate Bridge, taken from the Seawall below.

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