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Vanier Park

1100 Chestnut St., Vancouver, British Columbia V6J 3J9, Canada
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Ranked #92 of 168 attractions in Vancouver
4.0 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Parks
Description: Located close to downtown, this park is a popular place to fly a kite.
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Vancouver, Canada
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Fifteen years ago I had one of the darkest half hours of my life in this park, when I lost my five year old at the crowded Kids Theatre Festival, but I otherwise think of it as a happy destination with lots to offer. It's the home to the Planetarium, Vancouver Archives and Maritime Museum, as well as the summer... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012

Vanier Park is small but in my opinion it's one of the best places in Vancouver to fly a kite! I bought a pocket kite as I thought it would be the easiest for me to manage for my first attempt! If kite flying isn't your thing, bring a picnic and enjoy gorgeous views of English Bay! More

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Vancouver, Canada
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81 reviews 81 reviews
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43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

This is a wonderful location to hang out for the day with a picnic and just take in the beauty of the city. There are many things to do here but it is a perfect place to view the fireworks in the summer. Bard on the Beach is right here so pack up a picnic lunch or dinner and enjoy... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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103 reviews 103 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2011

Lovely grassy park in the heart of the city, rimmed by the sea wall and a moments from kits or granville island. Lovely view of english bay and Burrard street bridge as well as the boats coming and going from false creek. Right beside the planetarium. Great open kite flying area!! More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2010
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We had a whole day planned in the area and parked here not knowing much about the park. We arrived very early for our boat tour of Spanish Banks we chartered from Vancouver Boat Tours. With not much to do before sailing off, we began a walk toward the west along a gravel path that followed the shore line. About... More

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La luna, Moonsville
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2002

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