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Sunrise

Sunrise at Stanley Park

The sun breaks over the water in the west, painting the seawall in gold. Start early to catch the light before the city wakes up.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 70 min

Timeline

  1. 08:22

    Stanley Park in Vancouver

    Walk the quiet seawall near the northwest edge of the park. The light is just turning soft and pink on the water.

  2. 09:02

    Stanley Park in Vancouver

    Stand by the water and watch the sun crest the horizon. The golden light hits the surface of English Bay, creating a mirror effect on the waves.

  3. 09:47

    Stanley's Bar and Grill

    Head to Stanley's Bar and Grill for a hot breakfast. The kitchen is open by then, and it is the perfect spot to warm up after the chill morning air.

Local tip

The park opens at 06:00. Stanley's Bar and Grill is only open from 11:00 in July and August, so check the season. In January, it is open daily from 11:00 to 19:00.

Check before you go

  • Stanley Park is open from 06:00 to 22:00 daily.
  • Stanley's Bar and Grill opens at 11:00 in January.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to North Vancouver (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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