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Nine O’Clock Gun, Stanley Park: Landmark Visit Guide

The Nine O’Clock Gun is the historic cannon on the eastern shore of Stanley Park. Visiting the landmark and attending an actual firing are different plans; check for current operating notices if the sound is your reason for coming.

Source review: October 17, 2026 · Sources below

Area: Eastern shore
Visit type: Historic cannon
Plan ahead: Check access and current notices

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About Nine O’Clock Gun

The City records that the cannon was cast in England in 1816 and brought to Vancouver in 1894. It served maritime timekeeping and fishing warnings. Its name reflects the well-known time-signal tradition; it does not establish that a firing is guaranteed tonight.

Finding the right arrival point

Use the Nine O’Clock Gun as your map destination and connect it with the eastern shore near Brockton Point. If visiting late, save the route back to your transport in advance. A broad park address is not a precise pickup location.

What to check before visiting

This guide has not verified a current firing schedule or a same-day operational notice. For a sound-sensitive visitor, viewing the landmark earlier in the day is a different choice from waiting for a possible firing. Respect the enclosure and any posted stand-back instructions.

Combine this stop with nearby places

Build a daylight landmark outing with Brockton Point Lighthouse and Port of Vancouver Lookout. Check route closures before extending the walk north. Keep a return buffer rather than using an anticipated firing time as your only transport plan.

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.