Lord Stanley Blog

Insights into the local Vancouver Area.


A Breath of Fresh Air At Lord Stanley Suites

For an extended workation or staycation, why not check into one of our spacious presidential suites? Located on the 11th floor, there are spectacular panoramic water, mountain and city vistas including Coal Harbour, The North Shore Mountains and Stanley Park.

Celebrating the Spectacular Seasons of Vancouver

Watching the maple leaves turn vibrantly red and gold, witnessing a profusion of pretty pink cherry blossoms, waking up to the first dusting of snow or walking carefree while barefoot on the beach in shorts and sunnies: who doesn’t want to live in or visit a city with four distinct seasons?

Late Autumn Adventures in Vancouver’s West End

Despite the blustery west coast weather that Vancouver typically receives in the late autumn and early winter season, this does not deter locals or visitors from visiting the iconic English Bay, a captivating ocean side with one of the most panoramic vistas of the city. It’s virtually jam-packed with people for the popular New Years Day Polar Bear Swim as well as for the internationally acclaimed Celebration of Light fireworks festival in the summer, but during the late fall/early winter when English Bay in the West End neighbourhood is less crowded does it become an interesting area that is truly worthwhile to investigate.

Stanley Park In Our Backyard!

At Lord Stanley Suites on the Park, wake up to a freshly brewed cup of java while you admire a magnificent sweeping vista of nature’s playground outside your window, where Stanley Park is situated right next door; replete with a glorious view of the snow capped North Shore mountains as well as picture postcard perfect Coal Harbour.

Summer Cycling Through Stanley Park!

Ask any local what’s the #1 must-do summer activity at or near Stanley Park and you’d probably get a unanimous response: go for a stroll or cycle! Recently rated the #1 urban park in the world by Trip Advisor with some of the most scenic bike trails bar none, it is suitable not only for cycling, but also running, walking, in-line skating and stroller pushing, too. Step outside the doors of the hotel with JP, Lord Stanley Suite’s handyman extraordinaire for a scenic little ride!

Hop on a Scenic Harbour Cruise!

If you’re ready to embark in a scenic little adventure to view Vancouver from a different perspective, stroll over to Harbour Cruises located at the foot of Denman St., just steps away from Lord Stanley Suites! Take the one hour harbour tour (inside Burrard Inlet) on the MPV Constitution: you’ll get the opportunity to see many highly rated attractions which you can view comfortably either up top on the observation deck or below deck inside the cabin.

Autumn Splendor in Stanley Park

Fall is definitely the most spectacular of all seasons in Vancouver’s Stanley Park: pleasantly sunny afternoons with a decidedly crisp nip in the air, crimson and orange leaves festooning the trees and scattered on the ground make for a breathtakingly beautiful backdrop for visitors to the park.