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Girl in Wetsuit, Stanley Park: Sculpture Visit Guide

Girl in Wetsuit is the life-size bronze figure on a boulder offshore from the east-side seawall. View it from the public path; the boulder is part of the intertidal shoreline, not a visitor platform.

Source review: October 17, 2026 · Sources below

Area
Eastern seawall
Visit type
Public sculpture
Plan ahead
Check access and current notices

About Girl in Wetsuit

The City attributes the artwork to Elek Imredy and records its installation in June 1972. The figure wears diving equipment, including flippers and a mask. Its specific title is Girl in Wetsuit; it is not a copy of Copenhagen’s Little Mermaid.

Finding the right arrival point

Find the sculpture along the eastern coastal route near the Lumbermen’s Arch area. Keep the shared walking path clear when you stop. A driver needs a legal parking or drop-off point; an offshore map pin is not a vehicle destination.

What to check before visiting

Water level and light change the view of the boulder. Use the coastal-conditions guide if tide timing is part of your photography plan. Stay on the public viewing side rather than trying to cross rocks or enter the water for a closer pose.

Combine this stop with nearby places

Pair a short stop with the arch or follow an open section of the seawall. If the route ahead is closed, turn back along a permitted connection. The statue remains visible from shore without needing access to a private vessel or paid tour.

Sources and current information

Check current operating details with the responsible operator. A source-review date does not claim an on-site visit; older route references do not establish current access.