Brockton Point Totem Poles
Monument · Stanley Park, Vancouver

Brockton Point Totem Poles

Photo: Dietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The poles at Brockton Point in Stanley Park represent carving traditions of several First Nations, including Kwakwaka'wakw, Haida, Nuu-chah-nulth and Coast Salish. The first poles were brought here in the 1920s and 1930s; most originals were later moved to museums and replaced with replicas, and newer poles have been commissioned since. Examine the animal figures and crests on each pole.

On day 4 of Vancouver City & Sea

Good to know

Tickets
Free entry
Time needed
30 minutes
Best time
Morning to avoid crowds
Getting there
Walk or cycle the seawall from the park entrance

Itineraries with Brockton Point Totem Poles

Day 4 of Vancouver City & Sea

North Shore and the harbour

How Brockton Point Totem Poles fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Capilano Suspension Bridge ParkNorth Vancouver
  2. 12:00Lonsdale Quay MarketNorth Vancouver
  3. 14:00SeaBus to Waterfront StationBurrard Inlet
  4. 15:30Vancouver LookoutDowntown
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Brockton Point Totem Poles questions

Are the Brockton Point totem poles original?

Most are not. The first poles arrived in the 1920s and 1930s. Most originals were moved to museums and replaced with replicas, and some newer poles were carved specifically for the site.

What do the totem poles at Brockton Point represent?

Each pole shows carved animals and crests from Kwakwaka'wakw, Haida, Coast Salish and other First Nations traditions.

Is there parking at Brockton Point?

Limited paid parking is available near the site. Most visitors arrive on foot or by bike.

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