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Grouse MountainvsStanley Park
Both Stanley Park and Grouse Mountain are rated very highly by experts. On balance, Stanley Park scores significantly better than Grouse Mountain. Stanley Park scores 94 with approval from 10 sources such as Frommer's, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.
Grouse Mountain
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6400 Nancy Green Way, North Vancouver, British Columbia V7R 4K9, Canada
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Fodor's "North America's largest aerial tramway, the Skyride is a great way to take in the city, sea, and mountain vistas." Full review
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The Grouse Grind—a hiking trail... is one of the best workouts on the North Shore.
Frommer's "This is one of Vancouver’s three ski hills (the one in the middle), but it’s also so much more than that... it’s the city’s most visited tourist attraction." Full review
Time Out "Grouse Mountain is easily accessible, a 25-minute drive over the Lions Gate Bridge from the city centre, or a short bus ride from Lonsdale Quay." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Vancouver's favorite winter hangout, family-friendly Grouse offers 26 ski and snowboard runs (including 14 night runs)." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Just a 15-minute drive from downtown, Grouse Mountain has attractions that can be enjoyed long after ski season concludes. " Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"A steep cable car ride carries passengers up to an altitude of 1100m/3,600ft to a ridgeline recreation complex." Full review
National Geographic "Mountain playground accessible by the aerial tramway Skyride in summer or fall; spectacular views of the city; winter skiing and snowboarding; fair weather hiking up the steep 1." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Let’s start big picture. Where are we?Towering high behind downtown Vancouver’s gleaming towers, Grouse Mountain—known as “the Peak of Vancouver”—has been a top destination for locals and..." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Grouse Mountain is only 15 minutes from the city center and the gondola rises 4,100 feet to the summit for mesmerizing views. The mountain is also home to disc golf, paragliding, zip lines, and more."
Vancouver Travel Guide
November 11, 2021
Stanley Park
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West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6G 2V5, Canada
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Concierge "Described as a "1,000-acre therapeutic couch" of majestic evergreens, formal gardens, hiking trails, and kids' activities."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This magnificent 404-hectare park combines excellent attractions with a mystical natural aura." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Vancouverites have a never-ending love affair with this 1,000-acre spread of temperate rainforest." Full review
Time Out "Stanley Park has been called the soul of the city and the envy of the world." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Stanley Park feels like it’s miles away from urban life, thanks to the fact that it’s almost entirely surrounded by water." Full review
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Be sure to check out the nine totem poles at Brockton Point, a symbol of the area’s First Nations history.
Fodor's "There are two fine beaches accessed from Stanley Park, with other unnamed sandy spots dotted along the seawall." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"City residents are not only justifiably proud of their famous park, they use it avidly-and visitors are just as fond of the park's attractions." Full review
Afar Magazine "Vancouver’s most famous urban space, the thousand-acre Stanley Park, epitomizes everything that locals here love about the outdoors, and visitors have many ways to explore the expansive grounds." Full review
On the Grid "Surrounded on three sides by water and the West End on the other, Stanley Park is Vancouver’s largest and oldest city park." Full review
National Geographic "Almost one thousand acres (405 hectares) of preserved rain forest in the heart of the city; beaches, a fresh water swimming pool, totem poles, restaurants, aquarium, and incredible views." Full review
