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Visiting Pacific Spirit Regional Park
More than 700 hectares of second-growth forest on the Point Grey peninsula, Pacific Spirit Regional Park has some 70 km of trails for walking and cycling between the city and UBC.
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Quick answer
Pacific Spirit Regional Park is a nature spot in Point Grey, Vancouver. Allow 2–3 hours; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Nature
- Area
- Point Grey
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- free, nature, outdoors and active
- Best months
- July–September
About Pacific Spirit Regional Park
More than 700 hectares of second-growth forest on the Point Grey peninsula, Pacific Spirit Regional Park has some 70 km of trails for walking and cycling between the city and UBC. Below the cliffs on its western edge, long flights of steep steps lead down to Wreck Beach, a clothing-optional beach.
Tip: Combine a forest walk with the Museum of Anthropology, which sits on the edge of the park.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 2–3 hours.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Point Grey.
Best time to visit Pacific Spirit Regional Park
Pacific Spirit Regional Park is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- July: 22°C (72°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- August: 22°C (72°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- September: 19°C (66°F) highs, about 7 rainy days, busy crowds.
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Fit it into your trip
Pacific Spirit Regional Park is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Stanley Park and the seawall and Granville Island.
- No. 15 of the 20 sights in our Vancouver things-to-do list.
- Listed in free things to do in Vancouver.
- One of the picks in outdoors in Vancouver.
If you like Pacific Spirit Regional Park
- Stanley Park and the seawall — Stanley Park, Half a day
- Capilano Suspension Bridge Park — North Vancouver, 2 hours
- Lynn Canyon Park — North Vancouver, 1.5–2 hours
- Grouse Mountain — North Vancouver, Half a day
Staying near Pacific Spirit Regional Park
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Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Pacific Spirit Regional Park?
Plan 2–3 hours.
+Is Pacific Spirit Regional Park free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Pacific Spirit Regional Park?
July–September for the most comfortable weather. Combine a forest walk with the Museum of Anthropology, which sits on the edge of the park.
+Do I need to book Pacific Spirit Regional Park in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.