6 Gardens to Visit in Vancouver This Summer: From the highest point in the city to the treetops and flower beds, free and ticketed attractions.

The Shakespeare Garden in Stanley Park is an arboretum featuring trees mentioned in the Bard’s poems and plays.

Free Admission for Kids at VanDusen Botanical Garden in March! From March 1 to 29, get 2 free child admissions with the purchase of a regular price adult, senior, or youth admission at VanDusen and at the Bloedel Conservatory.

Enter to win a BC Home + Garden Show prize pack! The 47th annual show will feature more than 425 trusted brands and local companies, and appearances from the industry’s biggest names from February 21-25, 2018.

Known for its beautiful flora, serene strolls through 55 acres of gardens, and dazzling Christmastime displays, VanDusen Botanical Garden is once again lighting up for Halloween during VanDusen Glow in the Garden. VanDusen Glow in the Garden When: October 24 to October 31, 2017 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm daily. Tickets: Adult (19-64) $10; Senior (65+) […]

Kids get free admission throughout the month of March! Take advantage of up to two free child admissions with the purchase of a regular price adult, senior, or youth admission at VanDusen Garden or Bloedel Conservatory. Spring Break at VanDusen Botanical Garden Be inspired by VanDusen Botanical Garden’s 22 hectares of elegant landscapes with plant […]

Talk about a hidden gem! This summer, tours will be given of Arthur Erickson’s garden, a secret oasis designed by the late, great architect. Erickson designed everything from Robson Square and the SFU quad to condos, temples, libraries, office buildings, and hotels — and they’re all some of the most recognizable structures in Vancouver, and […]

The first public garden in Vancouver was once buried and forgotten, until the storm that decimated the park in 2006 unearthed its history. It’s the Stanley Park Rock Garden was laid out in 1911, the same year that the quarry that would become Queen Elizabeth Park was closed. The First Public Garden in Vancouver The […]

Throughout the month of June, two of the city’s favourite local attractions are teaming up to offer a special combo admission pass. You can experience both VanDusen Botanical Garden and Bloedel Conservatory and save up to $11 for families and $6 for individuals. VanDusen Garden and Bloedel Conservatory Combo Pack Find your way through a […]

Heritage Vancouver Society will be holding this year’s Garden Tour on June 11th and 12th. This will be the event’s 5th Anniversary and will feature a self-guided tour of 13 enchanting private Vancouver Gardens — a fundraiser for Heritage Vancouver Society. Photo courtesy of Heritage Vancouver Whether you are a plant person, someone just wanting […]