September will bring on onslaught of road closures to Vancouver's biggest park.
Starting over the Labour Day long weekend -- a hectic time for Vancouverites travelling across the border or to Vancouver Island -- a series of large-scale events will be impacting traffic throughout the park.
Traffic delays are expected at the park entry from Georgia Street and park exit from North Lagoon Drive as commuters driving over the Lions Gate Bridge merge with those travelling through Stanley Park.
The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation asks park visitors to use alternative modes of transportation, such as taking public transit, biking, and walking, to minimize vehicle traffic on the days of the events.
Vancouver Triathlon
- Sept. 4, 6:30-10:30 a.m. - all roads in Stanley Park will be closed; the seawall will remain open
RBC GranFondo
Sept. 9
- 4-8:30 a.m. - partial closure of Stanley Park Drive, east of Avison Way
- 5:30-8:30 a.m. - full closure of Avison Way, Pipeline Road, Stanley Park Drive, northbound Stanley Park Causeway and Lions Gate Bridge; single lane on southbound Stanley Park Causeway and Lions Gate Bridge
Battle of Britain Memorial Ceremony
- Sept. 10, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. - full closure of Rose Garden Lane
The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival
- Sept. 11-19 - Totem Pole parking lot will be closed to the public and used as a production area; tour bus and accessible parking will be available on Stanley Park Drive
- Sept. 15-16 - Upper Cricket parking lot will be reserved for festival attendees; there will be a designated area for ride-share drop-offs, pick-ups, and an accessible entrance; Lower Avison Parking lot will be closed to the public and used as crew parking
