Annual Christmas light show is open at the Children's Farmyard and mini train area. Entering the light show is free. Riding the train and visiting the Farmyard costs $8 for an adult and $5 for children and seniors. It is great place to visit with children for having fun. It will be open until January 3, 2009. More info
http://vancouver.ca/parks/events/brightnights/index.htm

The City worker's strike is finally over this week. Services and facilities of parks are now open.

Public washrooms are closed in Stanley Park from July 23. Limited washrooms are somehow open though. Visitors are looking for available washrooms in the park whole day. I feel sorry for them, especially for small children. According to the Vancouver Sun newspaper, the strike will continue for a while. Visitors need to adjust to the situations caused by the strike.

Available Washrooms near Vancouver Aquarium are: at the Information center and Stanley Park Pavilion Cafe.
Visitors need to bring their own toilet paper to the park.

The Miniature Train and Children's Farmyard in Stanley Park are closed from July 20, 2007. All other services in the park are currently open. City workers are on strike now. I hope everything goes well.

It was sunny and rainy day today. When I was in the park this afternoon, a roll of thunder started. Since there are many tall trees in the park, it's possible that the trees could be struck by lighting. However, after 20 minuets of heavy rain, the sky cleared up, and the park became calm again. The sunset is at 9:22 pm tonight, so people can enjoy walking around the park at dusk.

Canada Geese live in Stanley Park.

In may, there are many ducklings walking with their mother in the Park. They are so tiny and cute.