• Historic Stanley Park Bus Loop - The adventure begins at the Stanley Park Bus Loop, conveniently located next to the Mini Train and Aquarium parking area. Visitors arriving by car can access the park via Georgia Street, proceed along the Causeway, and take the Pipeline Road exit at the roundabout. Continue uphill past the Rose Garden and turn right into the parking lot designated for the Mini Train, Aquarium, and Bus Loop.

The Cultural Land Ambassador will be waiting in the round, open-air wooden gazebo within the bus loop. This is the gathering point for guests to check in and meet the guide. Following brief introductions and a warm welcome, the group will set off together towards Beaver Lake to commence the main segment of the tour.

• Beaver Lake Trail - From the Stanley Park Bus Loop, participants will embark on a guided walk towards Beaver Lake, traversing shaded forest trails and stopping at several iconic spots along the way for storytelling and knowledge sharing.

As the group progresses, the Cultural Land Ambassador will highlight key plants, trees, and landscape features, sharing Indigenous teachings, stories, and traditional uses related to food, medicine, technology, and cultural practices. The pace is leisurely, with frequent stops to observe the surroundings, ask questions, and engage in discussions.

The route circles around Beaver Lake before heading back along the trail towards the Stanley Park Bus Loop. The walking portion of the experience lasts approximately 90 minutes in total and concludes at the same meeting point where the tour began.

• Historic Stanley Park Bus Loop - After completing the loop around Beaver Lake, the group will return along the forest trail to the Stanley Park Bus Loop, where the tour concludes.

The return walk provides a relaxed opportunity for guests to ask further questions, reflect on their learnings, and engage in informal conversations with their Cultural Land Ambassador. The tour concludes at the same meeting point, allowing guests to easily return to their vehicles, buses, or continue exploring Stanley Park independently.

• Local Cultural Land Ambassador (Guide)
• Tea and coffee

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Parking fees
• Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
• Gratuities

Every Talking Trees tour offers a distinct experience, influenced by the landscape, the time of year, and the narratives shared throughout the journey.

The adventure begins with a brief land acknowledgment and a warm welcome from the Cultural Land Ambassador. Participants will stroll among majestic cedars, maples, firs, and wild berries, gaining insights into how Indigenous peoples have sustainably inhabited this area since ancient times.

Through captivating storytelling and land-based teachings, participants will learn about the traditional uses of local plants and trees for food, medicine, technology, and cultural practices. The guide will narrate the tale of the “Tree of Life” and its numerous benefits, including applications in transportation, housing, clothing, and ceremonies.

Throughout the tour, participants will discover how Indigenous communities have practiced stewardship through selective harvesting and reciprocal relationships with the land, knowledge systems that are still in practice today. Each tour is tailored by the season and the interests of the group.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.