Vancouver’s Seawall
What is Vancouver’s seawall? To be precise, it is nothing more than a paved waterfront walkway of around 28-30 kms along the Pacific coast. The name too is simple. it just known as the ‘Seawall’, nothing fancy. However, contrary to its simplistic name, the seawall walk is absolutely breathtaking and earns the badge of being one of the top tourist attractions of Vancouver.
The Seawall Walk
Vancouver is known for its mountains and ranges; but the seawall walk is a flat one, pretty much accessible to all young and old. The 10-km stretch along Stanley park is the most popular part of the walk. It is one of the easiest ways to discover Vancouver from along the coast absorbing its spectacular views from a distance.
Turn around every corner of the seawall walk to discover something new and eye-catching. Vancouver’s amazing skyline, its north-shore mountainous range including the local mountains of Seymour, Grouse and Cypress are all seen from this seawall walk. Walk past the grandeur of the Lion’s Gate Bridge connecting Stanley park to North Vancouver or check out the millennia-old Siwash rock along the way to head to one of its numerous beaches ahead. (English Bay, 2nd and 3rd beach). The walk has it all. You can enter Stanley park too at any time from the seawall walk to enjoy other nature vistas and rides.
A nice picnic lunch from home or from one of the cafes around can make you stay put longer along the many viewing points of this walk.
We could not cover the entire distance of 9 km (5.5 miles) of the walk along Stanley park as we had a baby in tow. However, the walk was a rejuvenating one and is a must-do recommendation when in Vancouver. Click here to know more about the walk and its points of interest.
Tip: One can easily spend a day in Stanley Park and combine the visit with this Seawall walk.
Our Memories of Vancouver’s Seawall
One can walk on and on for miles at a stretch effortlessly in the wonderful weather of Vancouver, especially in summer. We were incredibly lucky to get such a warm sunny weather in October (Should I thank global warming!), and started the walk from our parking lot which was next to the aquarium in Stanley park.
We walked a total distance of 8 kms in a loop which brought us back to the parking lot from inside the forest. A lovely short cut it was indeed from within the forest. The moss-covered coniferous trees allowed the sun to peer inside its dense foliage. The sun and shade filtering through the tall cedar trees wove magic for us lesser mortals below. The different shades of green, and the mild breeze following us were enchanting.
Check out the pics and make sure to walk down this path to create your own memories.
The fall season is here. Check out the maple leaves on the tree. The walkway too had come alive with couples, children, families, cyclists, and skaters... All enjoying the fresh balmy breeze from the Pacific.
Liked reading this blog? If yes, then do check out my other blog as well on Lynn Canyon Park in North Vancouver.