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Stanley Park vs HR MacMillan Space Centre

Both are recommended by experts. On balance, Stanley Park scores significantly better than HR MacMillan Space Centre. Stanley Park is ranked #1 in Vancouver with accolades from 11 reviews including Fodor's, Atlas Obscura and Condé Nast Traveler.

Stanley Park
Stanley Park
9 / 10
West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6G 2V5, Canada
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Concierge Concierge
"Described as a "1,000-acre therapeutic couch" of majestic evergreens, formal gardens, hiking trails, and kids' activities."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This magnificent 404-hectare park combines excellent attractions with a mystical natural aura." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Vancouverites have a never-ending love affair with this 1,000-acre spread of temperate rainforest." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Stanley Park has been called the soul of the city and the envy of the world." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler 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.
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HR MacMillan Space Centre
HR MacMillan Space Centre
8 / 10
1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6J 3J9, Canada
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The interactive exhibits and high-tech learning systems at this museum include a Virtual Voyages ride, where visitors can take a simulated space journey." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Popular with schoolkids – expect to have to elbow them out of the way to push the flashing buttons – this slightly dated science center illuminates the world of space." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"In addition to the exhibits, the center features nighttime viewings at the Gordon MacMillan Southam Observatory." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Housed in the same building as the Vancouver Museum, the Space Centre is a small but well thought-out attraction that appeals most to school-age children." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The Southam observatory enables visitors to observe the sun, the moon, planets and stars through a giant telescope." Full review
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