When is Vanier Park open?
Every day, 6 AM–10 PM. Hours checked on 1 November 2026.
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ParkDavie Village
Vanier Park
- 4.62.0k reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 10 pm
English Bay waterfront park with open lawns, ponds and seawall paths overlooking downtown Vancouver and Stanley Park.
Quick answers
Vanier Park in short
When is the best time to visit Vanier Park?
It's at its best mornings, afternoons and evenings. Go near sunset for the light. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Vanier Park indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Vanier Park good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Vanier Park cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Vanier Park?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Vanier Park?
About 60 minutes.
Where is Vanier Park?
1000 Chestnut St, Vancouver, BC V6J 3J9.
Is Vanier Park wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking.
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 · 1:00 pm
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
- Open till 10 pm
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Feels 8° out there
10°
Clear
- Feels
- 8°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 6km/h
- 2pm
10° - 3pm10°
- 4pm8°
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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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 10 pm- monday
- 6 AM–10 PM
- tuesday
- 6 AM–10 PM
- wednesday
- 6 AM–10 PM
- thursday
- 6 AM–10 PM
- friday
- 6 AM–10 PM
- saturday
- 6 AM–10 PM
- sundayToday
- 6 AM–10 PM
Usually a little busy at this hour
Hours checked 1 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Vanier Park
- 2 Vancouver Planetarium · 2 min
- 3 Vancouver Maritime Museum · 4 min
- 4 Hadden Beach · 6 min
- 5 Siegel's Bagels · 9 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 60 min
- A walk
- Step-free entrance
- Good with kids
- Good for small groups
- Good for large groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 2.0k reviews
Known for
- Waterfront views
- Open lawns
- Seawall
- Museum precinct
- Picnics
- Photography
- Sunset views
- Scenic views
The feel
- Spacious
- Lively
- Historic
- Family friendly
- Tourists
- Pet owners
What people say
- People like:
- Spacious lawns, city views and room for outdoor activities throughout the year.
I have often visited this park, and almost always, I see a lot of geese and ducks (sometimes nearly a hundred birds) on the big green lawn and in the lake. In spring, little goslings and ducklings also appear there. But the most amazing…
Beautiful park all year round. The park is huge and spacious, there’s lots of room to fly kites or throw a ball. I’ve seen people do yoga, practice swordsmanship, boot camps and play live music among many other things. The city views are…
Around Davie Village
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Vancouver PlanetariumMuseum · 2 min walk
Vancouver Maritime MuseumMuseum · 4 min walk
Good nowHadden BeachBeach · 6 min walk
Good nowSiegel's BagelsBakery · 9 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time