Talking Totems Stanley Park Indigenous Walking Tour
Overview
The iconic Stanley Park totem poles represent many purposes and values among our peoples. They showcase a rich, eclectic representation of Northwest Coast Peoples and our art forms. Stories and worldviews of Salish peoples’ Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Səl̓ílwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations who have lived in this region from time immemorial.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Near the end of the tour, we’ll take a peaceful break to enjoy Indigenous herbal tea while reflecting on the stories shared and taking in the beauty of the surrounding totem poles and landscape.
- Professional Guide
- Stanley Park has paid parking throughout the park.
- Public transportation to get to meeting location is not included in the cost of the tour.
- We do not provide transportation to the meeting location.
Meeting Location
Vancouver
BC V6G 3E2, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Totem Poles
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-39738P14
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Tea and coffee. Near the end of the tour, we’ll take a peaceful break to enjoy Indigenous herbal tea while reflecting on the stories shared and taking in the beauty of the surrounding totem poles and landscape.
- Professional Guide.
- Stanley Park has paid parking throughout the park.
- Public transportation to get to meeting location is not included in the cost of the tour.
- We do not provide transportation to the meeting location.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Talking Totems Stanley Park Indigenous Walking Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Talking Totems Stanley Park Indigenous Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeNear the end of the tour, we’ll take a peaceful break to enjoy Indigenous herbal tea while reflecting on the stories shared and taking in the beauty of the surrounding totem poles and landscape.
- Professional Guide
- Stanley Park has paid parking throughout the park.
- Public transportation to get to meeting location is not included in the cost of the tour.
- We do not provide transportation to the meeting location.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
