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Neil B
Auckland, Nouvelle-Zélande1 468 contributions
janv. 2023 • En couple
Interesting from a historic perspective but it’s just a dead tree held up by metal braces. Worth a look if you’re in Stanley Park but not a special trip. What is quite cool, is to visit hollow tree and then to visit Golden Tree (the latter being a modern sculpture inspired by the former).
Écrit le 1 janvier 2023
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PookyCake
Victoria, Canada14 505 contributions
nov. 2020
Of all the sites visited during our recent sojourn to Stanley Park, the “Hollow Tree” proved to be my personal favourite. I’d been inspired to visit this natural wonder after patronizing Douglas Coupland’s “Golden Tree” a couple of years ago (see my earlier review on this site). Coupland’s tree is an exact replica of this ancient Western red cedar, though its colour is gold. Knowing that Stanley Park’s Hollow Tree could have such an influence on a prominent Vancouverite was intriguing. Little did I know, however, that this was merely the tip of the proverbial iceberg because, sure, the Hollow Tree had a significant impact on Coupland, but so too did it on generations in the city and beyond.
Whereas the Golden Tree is a piece of contemporary public art open to interpretation, the Hollow Tree is an ancient landmark and symbol with a rich history. Depending on what you read, the Hollow Tree is estimated to be anywhere from 800 to 1,000 years old. Regardless of which date you use, that’s still pretty impressive. As a natural landmark, it’s witnessed massive change: The cutting down of ancient forests that once covered the Lower Mainland; the birth and ongoing development of what would eventually become the city of Vancouver; the opening of Stanley Park in 1888; and, changing technology from horse and buggy to motor car and jet plane. It has also experienced a lot in its thousand-year existence, as well: Hurricanes, massive storms, and fires. Indeed, when you’ve seen and endured as much as Vancouver’s Hollow Tree, it is little wonder people want to take pictures with it, write poems about it and create replicas. It is as much a tourist attraction as it is a symbol of Vancouver’s unique relationship with the natural environment.
While some may view the Hollow Tree as “just a tree stump” or a mere selfie-taking opportunity (which is admittedly a pretty cool thing to do), it is, of course, much more than that. It is rife with the history of this place and space and it reminds us of our past. Maybe that’s why we adore it so much – it’s watched us grow up.
Whereas the Golden Tree is a piece of contemporary public art open to interpretation, the Hollow Tree is an ancient landmark and symbol with a rich history. Depending on what you read, the Hollow Tree is estimated to be anywhere from 800 to 1,000 years old. Regardless of which date you use, that’s still pretty impressive. As a natural landmark, it’s witnessed massive change: The cutting down of ancient forests that once covered the Lower Mainland; the birth and ongoing development of what would eventually become the city of Vancouver; the opening of Stanley Park in 1888; and, changing technology from horse and buggy to motor car and jet plane. It has also experienced a lot in its thousand-year existence, as well: Hurricanes, massive storms, and fires. Indeed, when you’ve seen and endured as much as Vancouver’s Hollow Tree, it is little wonder people want to take pictures with it, write poems about it and create replicas. It is as much a tourist attraction as it is a symbol of Vancouver’s unique relationship with the natural environment.
While some may view the Hollow Tree as “just a tree stump” or a mere selfie-taking opportunity (which is admittedly a pretty cool thing to do), it is, of course, much more than that. It is rife with the history of this place and space and it reminds us of our past. Maybe that’s why we adore it so much – it’s watched us grow up.
Écrit le 23 novembre 2020
Cet avis est l'opinion subjective d'un membre de Tripadvisor et non l'avis de Tripadvisor LLC. Les avis sont soumis à des vérifications de la part de Tripadvisor.
FlyAtNight
Brooklin, Canada3 516 contributions
sept. 2020 • En couple
Stanley Park's Hollow Tree was a bit of a disappointment. Several people told me to make sure we visited it while in Stanley Park. This red cedar has a circumference of 60 feet and is said to be 1,000 years old. It is just a very large tree stump supported by a metal frame.
Écrit le 26 septembre 2020
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bucketlisttravellers
Sydney, Australie3 645 contributions
déc. 2019 • En couple
This has been a popular landmark in Vancouver for over a century. It was interesting to read the sign which gives information about the history of the tree and shows historical photos of various people posed in front of the tree.
Écrit le 2 avril 2020
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