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
Fee: YesUBC Botanical Garden Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Address: 6804 SW Marine Dr, Vancouver, BC V6T 2J9, Canada
Phone: (604) 822-4208
Official Website: UBC Botanical Garden
UBC Botanical Garden Reviews
Rated out of 5
Its a nice garden, not very remarkable in any way. The amphitheater is very pretty, I am sure that plays there must be great. The whole place by itself is very bland and flavourless.
rafael sanson - 5 months ago
This was such a hidden gem! It was pretty quiet even on a Sunday afternoon. I’m so glad I decided to come because it felt very peaceful. I wish it wasn’t so close to the highway, but the trees were so beautiful. You can take your time and walk around for 2+ hours here. The trails are well kept. I highly recommend doing the tree walk! It felt magical to walk with the trees, especially when it wasn’t too busy. The guy who runs the walk is really friendly too. He can tell you all about the forest!
There is also a special deal if you want to visit this garden and the Japanese garden. Ask the front desk people about combining the tickets.
Bianca Ng - a year ago
Fantastic experience! We had a tour guide and they walked us around to see everything. Also did the walking in the trees which was a cool experience. Very peaceful time to walk around and enough all that the garden had.
Jared Arden - 10 months ago
Beautiful garden for nature lovers. Better to reach early as it gets closed by 4.30 p.m.
It takes atleast 3-4 hours to cover and enjoy the stroll.
I thoroughly enjoyed the exciting tree walk. It was thrilling and fun.
Tickets queue move so fast, so not to worry about it. Many staff around at the reception to help us out.
Ticket per person is $ 12 only for the garden access and $ 26 for both garden access and tree walking prior taxes.
Sathiyaseelan Suhashini - 8 months ago
Beautiful walk on a sunny wintery day. Muddy pathway as it has rains the day before. $5/ admission ticket.
ThanhHa H. - 4 months ago
Directions
| SkyTrain Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Expo Line | Commercial-Broadway | 3 Minutes |
| Canada Line | Broadway-City Hall | 3 Minutes |
| Millennium Line | VCC-Clark | 3 Minutes |
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 Exchange. 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 Exchange.
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 Exchange.
From UBC Exchange Bay #1 catch bus #068 and take it to WB Stadium Road at West Mall. From there walk west, cross NW Marine Drive and continue to garden entrance.
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