Things that Happened and Existed in the Past in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada
There were a lot of things that happened and existed in the past in Stanley Park.
Klahowya Village
For many years up until 2014, during the summer the miniature train operated with an aboriginal theme.
The miniature train area also had an aboriginal theme with many activities and displays.
Golf Putting Green
There used to be a putting green in front of the Stanley Park Pitch and Putt golf course where you could practice your putting.
The putting green has not been mowed and set up since 2012.
Skookum Music Food Art Festival
The Skookum Music Food Art Festival was a large festival that took place in 2018 and was supposed to be an annual event. Unfortunately, it was not.
SeaWheeze Half Marathon
The SeaWheeze Half Marathon was a large half marathon sponsored by Lululemon that took place for many years.
Celebrate!Stanley Park
To celebrate the 125th anniversary of Stanley Park in 2013, the city put on a big 2 day extravaganza in Stanley Park.
There were tours galore, music, events, and access to buildings that are never open such as going inside Malkin Bowl, the Rose Cottage, and the Vancouver Police Mounted Police stables.
2011 Summer Live
Summer Live, was a free, three-day multidisciplinary and intercultural celebration for citizens and visitors that was held July 8-10, 2011 in Stanley Park.
F Grass Art
F Grass was a piece of public art in Vancouver in Harbour Green park on Coal Harbour in Vancouver at the north end of Bute Street at Cordova Street.
Stanley Park Zoo
There was a zoo in Stanley Park that opened in the 1890's. Over the years it had many different animals including bears, polar bears, monkeys, and penguins. There was a reptile house, seal pool, polar bear pit, and otter slide.
It closed in 1997 after the last polar bear, Tuk, passed away.
Children's Farmyard
Swimming Pool near Lumbermens' Arch
There was a sea water swimming pool where the Variety Kids Water Park now resides near Lumbermens' Arch.
Deer Paddock
There was a deer paddock near the Lumbermens' Arch.
Elk Paddock
There was a elk paddock where the Lawnbowling Club now resides.
Petroglyph
There was a rock with petroglyphs on it that was displayed near the Totem Poles when they were at their previous location.
Supposedly, the rock is now on display in downtown Lillooet.
Pedal Cars
There used to be pedal cars where children could learn to drive.
These were located in Ceperley Park where the basketball court now resides.
Wooden Gate
There used to be a wooden gate at the Geogia Street entrance to Stanley Park
Denman Arena
Reservoir
There used to be a water reservoir under the current Prospect Point Picnic Area.
Human Be-In
On March 26, 1967, the first ever Human Be-In took place at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park. Thousands of hippies met to listen to music by Country Joe and the Fish and other acts.