Vancouver: Stanley Park Talking Trees Tour

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Explore nature in a way you never have before. On this walking nature tour, you’ll get to learn how your guide's ancestors harvested each plant for food, medicine, and technology.

Highlights

  • Marvel at Stanley Parks natural abundance
  • Experience and interact with nature in a way you never have before
  • Learn how the locals' ancestors utilized the land for food and medicine.
  • Gain insight into the rich cultural traditions of the Coast Salish peoples
  • Experience the profound connection to the natural world of the region

Description

Each plant and every tree has its own special story. This is your opportunity to explore Vancouver’s iconic Stanley Park, Beaver Lake, with a local Indigenous guide. You will be traveling with a cultural ambassador who will highlight how the local trees and plants of the Pacific Northwest are harvested by the local people for food, medicine and technology. Your guide, who will be a member of the local Indigenous communities and the surrounding region, will share with you our ecological practices, ancient and contemporary history, stories, legends, and Indigenous ways of living.

Includes

Complementary Indigenous herbal tea Depending on the time of year, you may get to taste the diverse Indigenous berries which grow throughout the park

Important Information

  • This tour is recommended for children 12 and older (if your child is younger and you think that this tour suitable for them, your guides will be more than happy to include them)
  • Bring good walking shoes, and wear layers with the changing seasons
  • Sunglasses, sunscreen, and hats in the warmer weather is recommended • This walking tour is approximately 2.2 kilometers at a leisurely pace with frequent stops to explore and to conduct discussions

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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