Talking Træer: Stanley Park Indigenous Walking Tour ledet af en First Nations Guide
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Hver Talking Trees tur er unik, formet af landet, sæsonen og de historier, der deles undervejs. Din oplevelse begynder med en kort anerkendelse af jorden og en blid introduktion fra din kulturelle land ambassadør. Sammen vil du gå blandt storslåede cedertræer, ahorn, pærer og vilde bær, og lære, hvordan indfødte folk har levet bæredygtigt i denne region siden tidsalder. Gennem engagerende fortælling og landbaserede undervisning, vil du opdage, hvordan lokale planter og træer traditionelt blev brugt til mad, medicin, teknologi og kulturelle praksisser. Din guide vil dele historien om "livets træ" og dens mange gaver, herunder anvendelser i forbindelse med transport, bolig, tøj og ceremoni. Undervejs vil du lære, hvordan indfødte samfund praktiserede forvaltning gennem selektiv høst og gensidige relationer med jorden, videnssystemer, der fortsætter i dag. Hver tur er formet af sæsonen og gruppens interesser.
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Din oplevelse begynder på Stanley Park Bus Loop, der ligger ved siden af Mini Train og Aquarium parkeringsplads. Gæster, der ankommer med bil, kan komme ind i parken fra Georgia Street, følge Causeway og tage Pipeline Road-udgangen på rundkørslen. Fortsæt op ad toppen forbi Rose Garden og drej til højre ind i parkeringspladsen for mini-toget, akvariet og bussløbet. Din kulturelle land ambassadør vil vente i den runde, udendørs træ gazebo inde i bussløbet. Det er her gæsterne samles, tjekker ind og møder guiden. Efter korte introduktioner og en velkomst, vil gruppen tage afsted sammen mod Beaver Lake for at begynde den vigtigste del af turen.
Fra Stanley Park Bus Loop tager gæsterne en guidet vandretur mod Beaver Lake, følger skovens skyggefulde stier og stopper ved flere ikoniske punkter langs vejen for at fortælle historier og dele viden. Mens gruppen går, vil Kulturland Ambassadøren introducere vigtige planter, træer og landskabsmæssige egenskaber, der deler oprindelige lære, historier og traditionelle anvendelser i forbindelse med mad, medicin, teknologi og kulturelle praksisser. Tempoet er afslappet, med regelmæssige stop for at observere jorden, stille spørgsmål og engagere sig i diskussion. Ruten løber rundt om Beaver Lake før du vender tilbage langs stien mod Stanley Park Bus Loop. Den gående del af oplevelsen tager cirka 90 minutter i alt og slutter på samme mødested, hvor turen begyndte.
Efter at have afsluttet sløjfen omkring Beaver Lake, vil gruppen gøre deres vej tilbage langs skovstien mod Stanley Park Bus Loop, hvor turen slutter. Turen tilbage giver gæsterne en afslappet mulighed for at stille yderligere spørgsmål, reflektere over, hvad de har lært, og engagere sig i uformel samtale med deres kulturelle land ambassadør. Turen slutter på samme mødested, så gæsterne nemt kan vende tilbage til deres biler, busser eller fortsætte med at udforske Stanley Park på egen hånd.
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- Servicedyr er tilladt
- Der er adgang til offentlig transport i nærheden
- Anbefales ikke til rejsende med rygskader
- Anbefales ikke til rejsende med fare for hjerte-kar-sygdomme
- Velegnet til alle fitnessniveauer
Anmeldelser(91)
This is a phenomenal walk through a part of Stanley Park and Beaver Lake with insightful insights by our Squamish guide. We learned so much about the culture and practices of First Nations inhabitants and it was so much more real than reading about it in a book. Delightful experience and wonderful guide.
We had an absolutely amazing time. Our guide Ruby was a wealth of knowledge. We could not have asked for a better tour and it was a highlight of our 2.5 week trip through Alaska and Canada!
The tour was fascinating. Jayden (sp?) was so incredibly knowledgeable and dedicated to the subjects from history to cultures to science and more. The tour links the present to the past while focusing on Stanley Park's indigenous foundations. Viator should definitely offer more of Talaysay Tours offerings.
It’s wonderful to hear that the tour was such a meaningful and engaging experience for you. Jayden’s deep knowledge and passion for sharing the history, cultures, science, and stories of the land truly help bring those connections between past and present to life, especially within Stanley Park’s Indigenous foundations. We also appreciate your feedback about the broader availability of Talaysay Tours’ offerings, it means a lot to know the experience resonated so strongly. We’ll be sure to share your reflections with Jayden and the team. Huy Chexw A (thank you)!
Excellent story telling with a nice stroll. Our guide was fabulous!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re really glad to hear you enjoyed the storytelling and the walk. Our guides put a lot of care into sharing the land, stories, and teachings in a meaningful way, so it’s wonderful to know your experience felt positive and memorable. We’ll be sure to pass along your appreciation to your guide as well. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we hope to welcome you on another walk in the future!
We were lucky to have two indigenous women share their knowledge of the land that Stanley Park is on. Both very connected to the land, the flora and fauna. I very much recommend this tour.
We were late and hadn’t signed the waivers and there was a welcoming guide waiting for us who was very patient with us. The tour was excellent and the guide Ruby so accommodating.
Hello Stephanie, Thank you for taking the time to share your kind words with us. We're delighted to hear your experience was meaningful, memorable and hopefully left a lasting impression. Being located in Stanley Park, we understand how difficult traffic and directions can be so we certainly do our best to accommodate everyone's needs. We enjoyed sharing time, knowledge and walking the land with you. We hope to see you again in the future. Huy Chexw A (Thank you)!
Guide was very knowledgeable and shared so much historical information as well as information about plants/trees area.
We are s thankful that you took time to share your kind words with us! We enjoyed sharing time, knowledge and walking the land with you. We hope to see you again soon! Huy Chexw a (Thank you), The Talaysay Team!
I really enjoyed the experience. It is not strenuous, flat walking. The meeting place is where the tram bus stops. Gavin our guide was fantastic, great to meet someone with a desire to learn about his culture and to share that journey with those who wish to “smell the roses”. Well worth it.
The guide was great! It was a lovely walk through Stanley park where I was able to learn do much about trees, plants, and indigenous culture!
Our guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic . We learned the many uses of plants and trees used by indigenous people for nutrients and for medicinal uses. Our guide also shared some personal experiences under the guidance of his grandfather who taught him the value of and responsibility to nature as a way of life.
