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Marvel at the totem poles. Meet the local residents. Welcome to Stanley Park, Vancouver's first, largest, and most beloved urban park! Designated a national historic site of Canada, Stanley Park is a magnificent green oasis in the midst of the heavily built urban landscape of Vancouver. Explore the 400-hectare natural West Coast rainforest and enjoy scenic views of water, mountains, sky, and majestic trees along Stanley Park's famous Seawall.
Adventures in Vancouver at Washington's Southern Border. Just 164 miles south of Seattle and a hop, skip and a swim from Oregonâs Rose City, Vancouver is Washingtonâs own historic citadel, bordering the Columbia River. Fort Vancouver, as it was originally known in the early 1900s, still serves as a base campâbut now itâs for sports and recreation. Less than two hours from Mount St. Helens, windsurfing mecca Hood River and the coast, day trip options from the city abound.