VanDusen Botanical Garden
A 22-hectare botanical garden with more than 7,500 plant species, hedge mazes, and lakes. Its Festival of Lights in winter is very popular.
VanDusen Botanical Garden was converted from a golf course and opened in 1975. Plants from around the world are arranged by geographic region. In spring, the garden has cherry blossoms, rhododendrons, and laburnum arches, and in autumn the maples turn brilliant red. The Elizabethan-style hedge maze is great for families, and the visitor centre's roof is designed to look like an orchid. Admission costs about CAD 13 during peak season. The Festival of Lights in December requires a separate ticket. Bus 17 runs directly to the garden, which is about 1.5 kilometers from Queen Elizabeth Park.
Opening hours
10:00 AM–5:00 PM (extended to around 7:00 PM in summer)
Nearby sights
- Queen Elizabeth Park
- Granville Island
- Yaletown
- Kitsilano Beach
- Science World
- Vancouver Art Gallery
- Richmond Night Market
- Robson Street