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3 PROSPECT TE BRIDGE KILOMETERS .2 KM .5 KM 1 KM POINT 5 KM LIONS GA MILES 1/4 MILE 1/2 MILE PROSPECT POINT LOOKOUT & GIFT SHOP EAGLE SHARED BIKE/WALKING PATHS FOREST TRAILS 18 NESTING 1 Avision Trail 1 Beaver Lake Trail 14 North Creek Trail AREA 4 2 Beaver Lake Trail 2 Brockton Oval Trail 15 Racoon Trail 1 3 Bridle Path 3 Brockton Point Trail 16 Ravine Trail COMPLIMENTARY MAP 4 Prospect Point Trail 4 Cathedral Trail 17 Reservoir Trail ARK DRIVE 4 13 15 P 6 5 Lake Trail 5 Chickadee Trail 18 Siwash Rock Trail SIWASH KM 5 6 6 Lovers’ Walk 6 Eagle Trail 19 South Creek Trail ROCK 7 4 7 Rawlings Trail 7 Hanson Trail 20 Tatlow Walk Vancouver KM 8 Squirrel Trail 8 Kinglet Trail 21 Thompson Trail 17 9 Lake Trail 22 Third Beach Trail HOLLOW TREE 3 10 Lees Trail 23 Tisdall Walk VAN 7 & Stanley Park 16 11 Mallard Trail 24 Tunnel Trail CITY’S 13 12 Meadow Trail 25 Wren Trail 21 12 14 PIPELINE ROAD 13 Merilees Trail PA #1 22 RK DRIVE 2 24 BICYCLE 5 RENTALS THIRD 9 BEAVER SHOP BEACH 5 LAKE 23 SINCE 1 3 KM GIRL IN A 8 25 WETSUIT STATUE 1938 7 8 KM 20 ST VANCOUVER 7 ANLEY MINIATURE AQUARIUM RAILWAY 19 BROCKTON POINT BROCKTON PA POINT RK CAUSEW INTERPRETIVE CENTRE FERGUSON POINT AY 6 AY 2 N W 11 E O KM IS AV TOTEM 2 3 20 3 POLES RK DRIV PA 10 P MALKIN BOWL 2 9 O’CLOCK ARK DRIVE GUN 4 1 NORTH LAGOON DRIVE KM 8 7 Start of the Stanley Park KM 0 seawall; counter-clockwise LOST LAGOON KM direction only 1 DEADMAN’S ISLAND SECOND BEACH PITCH ’N PUTT COAL HARBOUR Viewpoint W GEO RGIA Old Growth Trees BARC ALBERNI ST LA ST Y ST ROBS TO NELSON ST T ENGLISH ON ST see reverse for Vancouver map BAY DENMAN S PENDER ST Stanley Park public, Deadman’s Island is now 3. PROSPECT POINT The face of the man now stands home to Vancouver’s Naval The highest point in the park, Pros- forever as a model of selflessness. POINTS OF INTEREST Reserve Division HMCS Discovery. pect Point offers a panoramic view Although the crashing waves have of the North Shore Mountains, Lion’s claimed most of the surrounding 1. DEADMAN’S ISLAND 2. TOTEM POLES Gate Bridge and Burrard Inlet. The rock, this Basaltic volcanic sea stack Once marked by cedar coffins, Unique to the Pacific Northwest, Seawall below Prospect Point boasts remains unscathed. Deadman’s Island has a long and these carefully carved and painted a historic lighthouse and the green ominous history. Although none totem poles tell stories of families, underbelly of the Lions Gate Bridge. 5. BEAVER LAKE of it’s graves are visible today, warriors, chiefs and traditions of Only accessible by park trails, Deadman’s Island still holds the BC’s coastal First Nations. Crafted 4. SIWASH ROCK Beaver Lake best illustrates the rich remains of many Coast Salish from individual red cedar trees, Legend has it that as a reward for biodiversity within Stanley Park. This peoples, early pioneers, smallpox the totems in Stanley Park are the putting the needs of his family lily pad covered freshwater lake is victims and the Great Fire of most visited tourist attraction in before himself, a young swimmer home to many species of birds, fish, Vancouver. Inaccessible to the British Columbia. was transformed into Siwash Rock. insects and even beavers. TO NORTH Vancouver down to the beach, but the view at WHISTLER VANCOUVER the bottom is definitely worthy of the POINTS OF INTEREST hike back up. 1. LOST LAGOON 5. VANIER PARK Lost Lagoon was once an extension Vanier Park winds around Kitsilano of Coal Harbour but is now a fresh- Point and is home to three museums: water lake. This wild bird sanctuary is The Museum of Vancouver, Pacific a wonderful place to simply relax and Space Center and The Maritime take in the spectacular scenery of Museum. This park is also a popular Stanley Park. spot for kite flyers. Just around the bend is Kitsilano Beach, a favourite BEAVER 2. GRANVILLE ISLAND for swimming, sunbathing and beach LAKE This living, breathing urban oasis games. STANLEY S T offers something for everyone. The PARK A PIPELINE RD N (detailed map on reverse) L E colourful shops and local art galleries, 6. ENGLISH BAY Y P A routine street performers, seasonal English Bay is the jewel of the West R K water park and Kids Only Market will End and an ideal setting for relax- CA US capture the imagination of the young ing on the beach on a hot summer EW AY and young at heart. Stop in to one of day. Follow the seawall to the stone the many waterfront restaurants or Inukshuk, an Inuit sign of welcome cafes, or pick up a lunch-to-go at the and the inspiration for the Vancouver popular Public Market. 2010 Olympic Winter Games logo. 1 1798 West Georgia Street (located at the corner of 3. MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY (MOA) 7. YALETOWN LOST LAGOON COAL HARBOUR Located at the University of British Once a warehouse district, Yaletown Denman St & W Georgia St) Columbia on the cliffs of Point Grey, is now one of the city’s trendiest T 604 688 5141 this world renowned museum boasts neighbourhoods. The tightly woven www.spokesbicyclerentals.com Canada’s largest collection of sculp- streets feature many upscale restau- tures, totem poles and carvings from rants and boutiques. It’s a great place VANCOUVER the Northwest Coast First Nations. to have a seat and do as the locals CONVENTION CENTRE MOA is also home to Bill Reid’s most do: people watch! DENMAN ST CANADA famous carving “The Raven and the PLACE First Men” featured on the Canadian 8. GASTOWN W GEORGIA ST SEAWALL / HARO ST SEABUS $20 bill. Be sure to visit Vancouver’s oldest SEASIDE CARDERO ST TERMINAL BIKE ROUTE NICOLA ST ROBSON ST downtown neighbourhood and enjoy BE A AV 4. WRECK BEACH CH the many shops and eateries it has to ON-STREET GASTOWN BIKE ROUTE 8 Wreck Beach is found at the edge offer. Along the cobbled streets, you W HASTINGS ST E WA W PENDER ST TER ST of the University of BC and is will find two Vancouver landmarks, a SKYTRAIN BUTE ST Vancouver’s only clothing optional statue of “Gassy Jack” and the steam STATION INUKSHUK JERVIS ST POWELL ST beach. Bikes can be locked at the clock. Listen for its musical whistle CARRALL ST INFORMATION THURLOW ST E CORDOVA ST head of the steep trail that leads blow every 15 minutes. DUNSMUIR ST DA VIE ST BURRARD ST E HASTINGS ST W GEORGIA ST 6 SUNSET BEACH ABBOTT ST E PENDER ST ROBSON ST ENGLISH BAY PA GRANVILLE ST CIFIC ST ALWAYS REMEMBER TO: < HORNBY ST SMITHE ST HOWE ST • Use caution when riding in traffic TO THE NELSON ST • Obey traffic laws and speed limits UNIVERSITY 5 SEYMOUR ST PRIOR ST VENABLES ST OF BRITISH • Lock bike if leaving unattended VANIER BC COLUMBIA RICHARDS ST PLACE CLARK DR • Ride safe and have fun! PARK MAIN ST STRATHCONA SPANISH 7 PARK BANKS JERICHO KITS 7 BEACH BEACH PUBLIC SCIENCE MARKET YALETOWN WORLD TERMINAL AV E 3 MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY DAVID GRANVILLE LAM PARK OLYMPIC VILLAGE 2 ISLAND W 16th AVE BURRARD ST UBC CAMBIE ST 4 CHILDRENS’ W 2ND AVE PACIFIC WATERPARK FALSE CREEK QUEBEC ST WRECK SPIRIT W 4TH AVE GRANVILLE ST BEACH REGIONAL PARK VANCOUVER W 6TH AVE.