A Beautiful Park Making a World of Difference
Posted by Brett the CanadianJan 26
Oh the majesty and grandeur that is Stanley Park! No visit to Vancouver would be complete without at least a drive through Stanley Park. But few visitors to Vancouver are aware of how expansive the park really is. At just over 400 hectares or 1000 acres – it’s huge! Not sure how huge 400 hectares really are? As a frame of reference, most people are familiar with Central Park in NYC. Well, Stanley Park is 10% larger then Central Park, making it the largest urban park in North America and arguably the most beautiful urban park in the world!
Collette visits the world. The Collette Foundation aims to make the world a better place; to conserve beautiful spots like Stanley Park; to offer the children of the world brighter futures. The Stanley Park Ecology Society (SPES) “promotes awareness of and respect for the natural world and plays a leadership role in the stewardship of Stanley Park through collaborative initiatives in education, research and conservation.” That’s their mission. And I’m thrilled that we are part of it. The educational programs that teach children about science and nature and conservation is part of a bigger promise that the Collette Foundation has made. Travelers have been so excited to learn from a SPES member about the important programming the society is responsible for within the Park.
It’s a beautiful park. Stunning, really. But knowing about the good work happening there, knowing how the children are benefitting from its existence, makes it all the more beautiful.






