Braemar Park is an inviting place to sit with a friend or enjoy a stroll. This peaceful and quiet park offers an open playing field lined with a few of the largest and most impressive maple trees in the area.
The site was purchased from the Canadian Pacific Railway in the 1920s by the Municipality of Point Grey. The name was taken from the former Braemer School for Girls which was located nearby. Braemar is a district of Scotland famous for its deer forest and castles.
Old stone steps lead up a small slope to a large, tree-covered lawn. Devonshire is a quiet park and a wonderful place to stroll or relax on one of the many benches. This park is named for its bounding street.
A small plaza on the north side of cityhall that was created after demolition of an office building. All that remails is the foundation of the former building which was used to create the plaza. Some new tables and chairs were added to allow the public to enjoy the plaza. There is some nice views of the downtown skyline.
A cool, shaded oasis in the busy downtown, Portal Park features an elegant pavilion, lacy Japanese maples, and glimpses of Coal Harbour. The park is located above the north entrance to the Canadian Pacific Railway tunnel, which was opened in 1932 to move freight trains across the downtown peninsula; the tunnel is now used by the SkyTrain.
Portal Park was officially opened in June of 1986 and was the result of an interesting agreement. The Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) was about to abandon its False Creek Train Yards. Up to this point their trains ran through the Dunsmuir tunnel from the Creek to Burrard Inlet. At about the same time B.C. Transit approached the CPR as they were interested in the tunnel for their new ALRT line. Vancouver’s City Engineering Department was also interested in the tunnel. After a three way discussion an agreement was made between Marathon (the development arm of the CPR), the City of Vancouver and B.C. Transit. Marathon gave up the Thurlow Street End site in exchange for other properties and higher density rights at their site across the street. They also contributed $100,000 toward the development of the park. B.C. Transit (now TransLink) now owns the tunnel and roll-out structure underneath the park and contributed $400,000 toward the park’s development. The park itself is constructed on a concrete roof and is owned by the City of Vancouver who also contributed $400,000 toward park construction.
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is right in the heart of Vancouver’s Chinatown and adjacent Sun Yat-Sen Park are the perfect urban oasis.
The stunning Garden is an authentic representation of Ming Dynasty-era tradition and the first of its kind outside China. Be enchanted by the Garden's winding paths, rocks, plants, and beautiful vistas. In the park alongside the Garden, find peace and tranquility in the unique rock forms, water lily-covered pond, pagoda, and lush plants. Entry is free to the Sun Yat-Sen Park, but there is an admission fee to enter the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden.The Fraser River Trail is Vancouver's only riverside greenway. The greenway follows as close to the north shore of the North Arm of the Fraser River as possible and, when completed, it will connect Pacific Spirit Regional Park to the City of Burnaby's trail system. To date, McCleery Golf Course, Fraser River Park, Shaughnessy Street park site, Gladstone Park and Riverfront Park waterfront walkways and bikeways are all part of this greenway. Remaining sections of the riverfront trail will be completed as opportunities arise.
The most recent addition is the 350-metre Hudson Street portion of the Fraser River Trail, which was completed in 2010 and beautified with various trees and shrubs, making it a more people-friendly waterfront and a lovely place to watch the airplanes and the 'working' river. Partners include TransLink, which granted the land to the City of Vancouver for the trail and funded its construction along the river for the length of their site; the City of Vancouver's Engineering Department which secured the trail and oversaw construction; and the Vancouver Park Board which helped design and build the trail and will maintain it.The long, green terraces of Winona Park are popular for a variety of sports. Pleasant seating areas, sheltered by large shade trees, line these open fields and are perfect for quiet contemplation or conversation.
Though the park’s original opening date can not be verified it is certain that it was designated as an official park before 1930 when Vancouver was amalgamated. The field house was built in 1961.
Jonathan Rogers Park offers playing fields, playground, and spots for resting; a lovely community garden adds colour and vitality to the par...
