Stanley Park vs Vancouver Aquarium
Both are praised by professionals. Overall, Stanley Park scores significantly higher than Vancouver Aquarium. Stanley Park is ranked #1 in Vancouver with praise from 11 publications such as Afar Magazine, Condé Nast Traveler and Lonely Planet.
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 Planet
Top Choice
"This magnificent 404-hectare park combines excellent attractions with a mystical natural aura."
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Travel + Leisure
"Vancouverites have a never-ending love affair with this 1,000-acre spread of temperate rainforest."
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Time Out
"Stanley Park has been called the soul of the city and the envy of the world."
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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."
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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.
Vancouver Aquarium
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845 Avison Way, Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 3X8, Canada
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Concierge
"Visitors with kids should plan to spend at least half a day at the aquarium—it's chock-full of activities and interactive exhibits designed just for children."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Stanley Park's biggest draw, the aquarium is home to 9000 water-loving critters – including sharks, wolf eels, beluga whales and a somewhat shy octopus."
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Travel + Leisure
"The Pacific Northwest’s cool waters are teeming with colorful, fascinating sea-life—and the recently expanded Vancouver Aquarium brings these abundant creatures into easy view."
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Travel + Leisure
"Outposts of the Vancouver Aquarium in Stanley Park, these two displays are situated inside Vancouver International Airport. The first, located before security at the domestic terminal on..."
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Time Out
"There's also a tropical zone and a new interactive area that brings out the marine biologist in young and old alike."
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