List of attractions and monuments in Stanley Park

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This is a list of attractions and monuments in Stanley Park, located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Stanley Park is one of the most popular attractions in the city for both tourists and local residents, drawing an estimated eight million visitors every year. The following is a list of its many statues, monuments, and attractions.

Attractions

East side of the park

The following attractions are found east of the causeway:

West side of the park

The following attractions are found west of the causeway, in an area that includes Lost Lagoon and Prospect Point.

Statues and monuments

Plaques

Commemorative trees

A long-standing tradition in the park has been to plant oak trees to commemorate various persons and events. The first reported example was an oak tree planted at Brockton Oval by the Duke of York in 1901. Over the years other trees have been planted to recognize:

Miscellaneous

Lumberman's Arch generally refers to a large clearing and picnic area on the park's northeastern shore. There is also a Lumberman's Arch landmark located across from the concession stand. The arch is a timber-and-stump structure erected in 1952 (a single log propped up by two others). It replaced the original arch that was built by lumber workers in 1912 as organized labour's contribution to the celebration of a visit by the Duke of Connaught. The 1912 arch was a copy of the Parthenon's front, using whole trees for the columns and gable, and was originally located on the Duke's carriage route at Homer and Pender Streets before it was moved to the park. It was torn down in 1947 after succumbing to rot. Most of the forest trails bear the names of individuals who were instrumental in the city's or Stanley Park's early history:

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