UBC Botanical Garden
Have fun exploring the beautiful gardens and the canopy walkway at the UBC Botanical Garden
The UBC Botanical Garden is comprised of bunch of smaller themed gardens, each of which are very interesting in there own rite. In addition to the themed gardens, you simply won't want to miss going for a tour on the amazing Canopy Walkway.
We'll start with the themed gardens. There are 8 main themed gardens as follows: Asian Garden, BC Rainforest Garden, Alpine Garden, Food Garden, Physic Garden, Carolinian Forest, Garry Oak and at a separate locate, but within walking distance, the seasonal Nitobe Memorial Garden. Each of these gardens explores a different area of botany and they are both beautiful and educational.
In addition, there are 7 smaller specialty gardens and areas that include the following: Pacific Slope Garden, Arbour Garden, Winter Garden, Perennial Borders Garden, Dwarf Conifers Garden, Cattail Marsh, and the Walk in the Woods Trail.
The number one highlight that visitors rave about though is the Canopy Walkway Tour. Keep in mind that these only operate from April 1st through October 31st. The canopy walkway tour takes you on a trail system that consists of over a 1000 feet of suspension bridges suspended high in the old growth forest. From this vantage point you will enjoy a perspective on the forest that you would never have from the ground -- and its also a great deal of fun.
Rates for the above attractions are very reasonable and there are various combinations available depending on what you would like to see. We just given you a quick overview here, so head on over the the official website linked to below for complete details.
Facts For Your Visit
Official Website: UBC Botanical Garden
Fee: YesMany tourist attractions are temporarily closed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Please verify any opening hours below with the attraction before visiting.
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Regular Hours:
- Wednesday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Thursday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Sunday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Category: Botanical Gardens
Address:
6804 SW Marine Drive
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4
Canada
Phone: +1 604-822-3928
Reviews
Cathy N. Jul-10-2019
Wow. I honestly didn't expect much and only paid for access to the garden ($9). If I go back, I will want to try the tree canopy walk, too. ($20). I asked... Read More
Wow. I honestly didn't expect much and only paid for access to the garden ($9). If I go back, I will want to try the tree canopy walk, too. ($20). I asked...Ximena C. Aug-15-2019
Tom S. Sep-12-2018
Peaceful & quiet place to enjoy relief from the hectic city. Garden is not as pretty as VanDusen but costs less to enter. As you'd expect at a university... Read More
Peaceful & quiet place to enjoy relief from the hectic city. Garden is not as pretty as VanDusen but costs less to enter.
As you'd expect at a university...Accommodations near UBC Botanical Garden:
Directions
| SkyTrain Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Expo Line | Commercial-Broadway | 1 Minute |
| Canada Line | Broadway-City Hall | 1 Minute |
| Millennium Line | VCC-Clark | 1 Minute |
How to get to UBC Botanical Garden by SkyTrain
From VCC-Clark SkyTrain Station on the Millennium Line catch the #84 UBC to its terminus at the UBC bus loop. From Commercial-Broadway Station on the Expo Line or Broadway-City Hall Station on the Canada Line catch the #99 UBC westbound on Broadway to its terminus at the UBC bus loop.
Alternatively from Monday to Friday only, before 7 pm, if coming from Downtown; you can take the #44 UBC from in front of either Waterfront or Burrard Station to the UBC bus loop.
From the bus loop catch the Community Shuttle bus #C20 from bay 15 just outside the northwest corner of the main bus loop and take it to westbound West Mall at Stadium Road. This is about a 6 minute bus ride and the bus runs every 20 minutes (30 on Sundays).
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Forest and water feature at the UBC Botancal Garden cc licensed photo by Wendy Cutler -
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