In Vancouver, what began as an effort to reduce some spot-erosion in the mid-19-teens, became a Parks Board project thru the 20's, and a hobby-job for a retired stonemason, James Cunningham, into the 60's, and has grown into a 25 kilometre sea-side promenade, which provides a way for regular people to walk to many incredible views.
It was originally projected to circle Stanley Park. Now it does that, plus a side of English Bay, Coal Harbour, Sunset Beach, much of False Creek, Granville Island, Vanier Park & Kitsilano Beach, and growing. Twenty-five kilometres of a long & winding road, for walkers and joggers and cyclists, and maybe even a wheelchair or three. A picture & a map; (on this map the Seawall is marked in yellow).
Some say that it is among the most beautiful walks in the world. Well, some people say lots of things. I wonder why beauties are compelled to compete with one another, as these matters are often subjective; awesome to one may be droll to another. Sometimes a turn of phrase may put a gorgeous sparkle on something previously un-noticed, or shrugged off. There are many flavours of beauty.
Here at www.seawall.ca we attempt an aesthetic odyssey which engages what is behind the eyes as much as what is in front of them.
25 kilometres is too long a walk for many. Rent a bike, or pull up your chair to this screen. We'll take small bites.
