There isn't a more famous place in Vancouver to bike, jog, walk or rollerblade than Stanley Park's Seawall.
Stretching 8.8km (5.5 miles), the Seawall loops around Stanley Park, running along the park's northern, western and southern coastlines. Fully-paved, the Seawall is an ideal pathway for walkers and bikers of all skill levels, and its route--with views of the city, northern mountains, and Lion's Gate Bridge--is undeniably beautiful.
Map of Stanley Park & Seawall (.pdf)
Originally conceived of as a way to hold back erosion, the Seawall took 60 years to complete, beginning in 1917, and only became a fully-paved, complete loop in 1980. Today, the Seawall is part of the seaside path system that encircles the entire Downtown Vancouver inner waterfront, which means you can extend your walking or biking trip to include most of the Downtown core.
While you can't rent rollerblades or bikes inside Stanley Park, you can rent them just outside, along Denman St. and on W Georgia St., at a variety of locations, including Bay Shore Bicycle & Rollerblade Skate Rentals.
Walkers and hikers have another option at Stanley Park, too: There are over 27km of forest trails, winding through the park's dense foliage, offering a quiet, more secluded getaway.
