VanDusen Botanical Garden

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VanDusen Botanical Garden located in the heart of Vancouver features a collection of over 7500 varieties of plants from around the world

VanDusen Botanical Garden with North shore mountains in background cc licensed photo by Stan Shebs

VanDusen Botanical Garden once a full-length golf course that was slated to be developed for housing in the 1970s was saved through the efforts of group of citizens and the Vancouver Parks Board. The project was funded equally by the City of Vancouver, the Province and Mr. W.J. VanDusen.

First opened in 1975 this spectacular garden has gained an international reputation with its diverse collection of over 7500 varieties of plants from around the world. These are all displayed in a beautiful setting among lawns, ponds and rock work with views of the north-shore mountains beyond. Words cannot adequately describe the beauty of this Vancouver gem, so be sure to click on the photo and video tab to see some examples the amazing beauty you will experience there.

The displays are great at any time of the year, but they are, no doubt, at their very best during the spring and summer months.

VanDusen Botanical Garden does have a small admission fee. Visit their official website linked above for current rates.

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Facts For Your Visit

Fee: Yes

VanDusen Botanical Garden Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays

Monday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Address: 5251 Oak St, Vancouver, BC V6M 4H1, Canada

Phone: (604) 257-8463

Official Website: VanDusen Botanical Garden

VanDusen Botanical Garden Reviews

Rated 4.7 out of 5 Star Rating

5 Star Rating We planned a trip to VanDusen Botanical Garden, allocating approximately two hours for our visit. This turned out to be our biggest mistake! You can easily spend the whole day here exploring its beauty. The garden is vast and enchanting, with so much to see and experience. Despite our limited time, we only managed to explore about a third of it. The diverse plant collections, beautifully landscaped areas, and tranquil ambiance make it a perfect place for a leisurely stroll, a family outing, or simply a peaceful retreat from the city's hustle and bustle. If you plan to visit, make sure to set aside enough time to fully enjoy everything VanDusen Botanical Garden has to offer.
Anastasiya Lesiv - a week ago

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5 Star Rating It was a really lovely visit. There are so many different parts of the property to see. I loved exploring. It’s very well kept. Highly recommend taking the trails through the exhibits. Even though we purchased tickets online we still had to wait in the same line and people purchasing tickets so I don’t think there is a huge advantage of buying them online beforehand.
Ben Pro - a month ago

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4 Star Rating First time coming here and I enjoyed myself. It was a great walk and views of the garden. Nice little sit down area within the garden where you can relax and have some quiet time. Even though there's many others walking throughout, you're still able to have peace and relaxation. 4 stars due to customer service at the ticket booth, but other than that, I enjoyed myself.
Ebony Renee - 2 months ago

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5 Star Rating Astounding! So beautiful. My mom and I recently visited and were blown away by the variety of plant species and the layout and beauty of the garden. It’s a true beauty. We also dined at the on property restaurant- Shaunnesy. Very good food, service, and atmosphere.
Sarah Cosgrove - 3 weeks ago

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5 Star Rating Beautiful park with nice trees! Some plants that were supposed to show the climate of some regions were not too happy, but overall, great park! The maze is really a-mazing! We had so much fun running around in it! It can get scary when you can’t find your way out! 😱👻👹🫣
Ehsan Omidi - 2 weeks ago

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Directions

Skytrain and Bus Line	Nearest Station	Walking Time
Canada Line	Oakridge - 41st Station	1 or 6 Minutes

How to get to VanDusen Botanical Garden by Skytrain and Bus

Get off the Canada Line at Oakridge - 41st Station and turn left out of the station. Cross over to the far (North) side of 41st Avenue and take the #41 or #43 UBC bus westbound on 41st Avenue. After a very short bus ride, get off at Oak Street, walk back to the corner, go left and walk 4 blocks up Oak Street to West 37th Avenue (about 6 minutes). If you don't wish to walk the 4 blocks you can take the #17 UBC bus North to West 37th Avenue from the other side of Oak Street.