
Totem Poles
Totem Poles
Vancouver
Popular site with a collection of nine totem poles sourced from remote areas in British Columbia.
Last updated: February 11, 2026
Overview
Popular site with a collection of nine totem poles sourced from remote areas in British Columbia.
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Visitor Reviews
**★★★★★ Life Of A Nomad — 2 months ago
⭐ Totem Poles – Vancouver, BC
Visited the Totem Poles site in Vancouver and it absolutely blew me away. Located right along the beautiful waterfront, the totems stand tall in incredible condition—colorful, detailed, and full of history. The whole area feels magical with the ocean on one side and deep green forest surrounding the site.
There’s paid parking nearby on a first-come, first-served basis, and even though the place attracts many visitors, everything is clean, organized, and easy to na
**★★★★★ Avais Sherani — 4 months ago
This spot in the Stanley Park has quite a few Totem Poles that have been erected across different times. There is signage providing descriptions, history, significance, and timeline of each Totem Pole. There is also clear signage indicating visitors not to enter the area where they are erected, as these are of sacred value to the indigenous people. This site is accessible both by foot and by car. There is also a paid parking lot next to these poles. The gift shop is located behind these poles. A
**★★★★★ Josh H — 4 months ago
Visited June 2025. Stanley Park is beautiful and quite large. We stopped at the Totems, and it is a very nice area to see some local Totems. There was also a little gift shop available. Definitely worth a stop here to take in the local indigenous culture.
**★★★★★ Manik Gupta — 5 months ago
This is a wonderful tribute to the rich culture and traditions of the native peoples of the region. The carvings are elaborate, colorful, and full of history, and seeing them outdoors among the mist and towering trees feels much more authentic than in a museum setting.
The vibrant colors pop beautifully against the deep green forest and gray skies, making it a striking sight for photography as well. It’s not just a cultural experience, but also a very scenic one. Take your time walking around,
**★★★★☆ Peter Li — 3 months ago
The poles are all restored compared to when I visited 6 years ago, looks better. The view around here to take pictures for waterview and skyline is better than the seawall location on map, in my opinion.









