Stanley Park is a 405-hectare public park bordering downtown Vancouver. It opened in 1888 and is named after Lord Stanley, the Governor General of Canada at the time. The park is predominantly a temperate rainforest, featuring a significant number of Western Red Cedar and Douglas Fir trees, some of which are centuries old. A key feature is the 8.8-kilometer seawall path that encircles the park's perimeter, used for walking, cycling, and inline skating. Within the park is the Vancouver Aquarium, a major facility dedicated to aquatic conservation, research, and education. The park also contains several historical landmarks, including the Brockton Point Lighthouse and the Nine O'Clock Gun. It is home to a collection of totem poles that represent the area's First Nations heritage. Sporting facilities include tennis courts, a pitch and putt golf course, and cricket grounds. The park is a major tourist attraction and a vital recreational space for the city's residents, receiving millions of visitors annually.