When is Totem Poles open?
Open 24 hours, every day. Hours checked on 1 November 2026.
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Totem Poles
- 4.57.8k reviews
- Free
- Open now
Outdoor display of First Nations totem poles and carved Coast Salish gateways at Brockton Point in Stanley Park.
Quick answers
Totem Poles in short
When is the best time to visit Totem Poles?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Totem Poles indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Totem Poles good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Totem Poles cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Totem Poles?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Totem Poles?
About 30 minutes.
Where is Totem Poles?
Vancouver, BC V6G 3G1.
Is Totem Poles wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 1 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 11:15 am
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
Nearly as good as its best, tomorrow 12 pm.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Best in the morning
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Feels 7° out there
9°
Clear
- Feels
- 7°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 5km/h
- 12pm
9° - 1pm10°
- 2pm10°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Plan your visit
Hours
Open now- monday
- Open 24 hours
- tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- thursday
- Open 24 hours
- friday
- Open 24 hours
- saturday
- Open 24 hours
- sundayToday
- Open 24 hours
Usually a little busy at this hour
Hours checked 1 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Totem Poles
- 2 The Port of Vancouver Lookout · 5 min
- 3 Vancouver Seawall · 10 min
- 4 Vancouver Aquarium · 12 min
- 5 Lift Bar Grill View · 14 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 30 min
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
- Usually no wait
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.5from 7.8k reviews
Known for
- First Nations carvings
- Coast Salish gateways
- Interpretive plaques
- Sightseeing
- Photography
- Morning walks
- Historic landmarks
- Art installations
The feel
- Historic
- Spacious
- Lively
- Family friendly
- Tourists
- Solo friendly
What people say
- People like:
- Colourful carvings, Indigenous history and accessible displays receive praise.
A bit far by foot walking from Stanley Park's bus stop - pretty cool collection of totem poles, there's a sign available for each of their origin and significance of each one as well. Around here there's also a spot to see seaplanes…
This is one of the most iconic cultural landmarks in Vancouver. The totem poles are beautifully carved and offer a fascinating glimpse into the rich traditions and artistic heritage of the region's Indigenous peoples. The area was clean,…
Around Coal Harbour
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowThe Port of Vancouver LookoutViewpoint · 5 min walk
Vancouver SeawallViewpoint · 10 min walk
Vancouver AquariumAquarium · 12 min walk
Lift Bar Grill ViewRestaurant · 14 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time