9 O'Clock Gun
This quirky piece of naval artillery has been deafening Canadians for over a century.

šŸ“œ A 12-pound muzzle-loaded naval cannon, cast in 1816, located on the Stanley Park seawall in Vancouver.
šŸ” Fires nightly at 9 p.m. as a time signal, originally for salmon fishermen and ships.

Why Go

šŸ’„ Witness a unique, century-old Vancouver tradition
šŸš¶ Easily accessible along the Stanley Park seawall
šŸ“ø Opportunity for interesting photos
šŸ¤« Experience the powerful sound (earplugs recommended if close)

Why Avoid

šŸ‘‚ Very loud, may be startling for some visitors

Tips

šŸ“ Best viewing spots are next to the gun (with earplugs) or from the Coal Harbour Seawall.
šŸ¦ The gun has its own Twitter account for daily 'BOOM!' posts.

Cost

šŸ’° Free to observe.

Hours

šŸ•’ Fires daily at 9:00 PM. Historically, timings have varied (e.g., 7 PM during COVID, occasional 10 PM).

šŸ…æļø Parking

No parking directly at the gun; nearest lots are at the Totem Poles.

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