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I’M JAMES, YOUR HOST

I've been passionate about nature, the outdoors and photography all my life and I love to share this enthusiasm with others. This is a walking tour with a focus on seeing the wonders of the park and taking great photos. Every trip is unique, this is a special place full of surprises.

I feel the best locations are those found with the benefit of local knowledge, and I look forward to sharing mine with you.

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WHAT WE’LL DO

From 10am-3pm we explore Stanley Park’s coastal sea wall, rainforest trails and freshwater lakes. Together we’ll search for wildlife, discover hidden secrets and find great photo opportunities.

We buy lunch at Prospect Point scenic viewpoint beside the Lion’s Gate Bridge, then see the famous Totems and the Vancouver skyline across the city harbour.

I’ll share stories and offer professional photography advice. Whether you have a smartphone or a DSLR, the focus is on enjoying the day out. Many guests simply like to enjoy the walk, taking occasional photos. I’m here to help you enjoy the day your own way, it’s very relaxed and informal.

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PRICE AND INFO

• $69 CAD Per Person
• 10:00am - 3:00pm (5hrs Total)
• 8-12km Walk - Good walking fitness advised
• 8 People max (Except private bookings)
• Family-friendly
• Private bookings on request

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WHAT TO BRING

• Raincoat / layered clothing
• Sunscreen
• Camera / Phone (+ charged batteries and cards!)
• Water bottle & Snacks

 

BOOKING

Available dates are linked below, click to choose group size and book. Full details emailed upon booking. Please contact me if you have any questions and I’ll reply quickly.

 
Really enjoyed welcoming 14 guests from the USA over the last week! From Kansas, Texas and Michigan, I’m grateful for all of you choosing my tour, summer is in full swing!
This walk is as much about the striking views of the city as the wildlife, some really varied photo opportunities.
80 nests now at the heronry! We are starting to see a lot more activity around the coast too, at the lagoon and on the sea shore. Great to see these birds thriving here.
Today’s pile of fluffy heads! Look at all those sleepy eyes. Aww hehe!
Kind of a riot of colour out there right now!
Smartphone or DSLR the goals on this tour are the same: capture great images and take in the beauty of Stanley Park’s sea wall and old growth rainforest. It’s great to be helping people get the best results from their gear, whatever they
Helping today’s guests shoot in the quieter hidden corners of Stanley Park. Pleasure hanging out today @nilubon11yahoocom 😊
Fine weather and a really lovely group of people out today! Thanks for your company and stories, and safe travels 😊📷🏔🌲🌳@susanbarry60, @muskaanmakeup & @qyze__
Brandon, visiting Vancouver from Trinidad and Tobago to take part in the Marathon! I had a great day showing him around and learned a lot - thanks for your company and good luck on the run my friend!
The Canada Geese chicks are on the move! If you’re still and quiet, you won’t upset the birds at all and they’ll actually walk right up to you with the parents being very relaxed. I always encourage this approach.
A duckling and a gosling to start your day, who wouldn’t smile at that? 😊 The mallard ducklings have the stripe across the eye and are smaller. Faster and harder to photograph too!
I’m not sure how, but lots of trips seem to end with an obligatory jump shot now, it’s become a tradition! I’m going to have to keep an album to see who gets the height medal. Luca gets bonus points for busting out a kung-fu pose, w
Something else that's lovely on days out is when strangers travelling alone make friends. It really nice hanging out with Kanako and Yinan on this day out, and they went out for Japanese food at Maratuma Ra-men (marutama.ca) after the tour. We walked
I think it adds something to the day when people are up for some spontaneous portraiture on a day out! Megha and her fiancé here working the angles! Whilst the midday sun is far from ideal, there are some graphic forms in some of the park's ar
In the mornings we will often see eastern gray squirrels fighting over food near the sight of the old Stanley Park Fish house. These range in colour from light grey to black, with some having brown shades like this poser!
It's great to take guests to my favourite locations in the park for dramatic shots on-location. Around the sea wall and forest trails, there are so many opportunities if you know where to look. Thanks Paulina for letting me share this one!
It's all about the wildlife in Stanley Park right now. Goslings, ducklings, herons, terrapins, woodpeckers, racoons and seals, we're seeing it all right now! I take guided tours offering photography tips and lessons, DM me if you're in Vancouver and
Stanley Park’s great blue herons are completing their nests! The males bring sticks for approval, then the female accepts or dismisses the selection! You can literally watch this in action! Learn more from stanleyparkecology.ca who I’ve b
Stanley Park's rangers, volunteers and Ecology Society do an amazing job of keeping the park in good health for people to enjoy now and in the future. I'm learning a lot from conversations now that I'm spending so much time here.