VanDusen Botanical Garden

First time going, went with a group of 4 people, beginning of Sept. I would imagine that going late spring and mid summer would be best though... there was still lots of flowers and trees to see but you could tell most of it was dieing and getting ready for winter. Grounds were in great condition. Its huge, we went pretty fast through it and it took us 2.5 hrs. Plan to bring a lunch in and stay all day! The restaurant was closed for a private function but the café was open, it seemed like mostly prepacked/pre made food. I thought the gift store would have more "Van Dusen" merch but they really didn't. Lots of great local stuff in there though. My kids are 8-12 and they would not enjoy the beauty of it. They would've liked the maze and that's about it. Definitely more of an adult place.
Roseanne Elliott - a week ago

VanDusen is such a peaceful and well-maintained garden; the grounds are expansive, and the surrounding hedges dampen the noise of the city. I have yet to join their tours, but if you check out their site they have a diverse portfolios of programming that has broad appeal (e.g., watercolour painting, photography, sound immersion sessions). I’ve enjoyed many hours of contemplative strolls, and look forward to seeing how the gardens are transformed throughout the seasons!
Wanda B.K. Boyer - 2 months ago

Oh my goodness...this was a gorgeous botanical garden location and it is way bigger than we expected. I couldn't believe how many area there were and each area is beautiful and breathtaking. There are lots of good photo ops but more importantly, little benches placed in area where you can sit, relax, and just enjoy the moment, the air, the sound of nature, the beauty in front of you. The maze is a lot of fun and I will admit, if my husband hadn't come to find me, I would have been there enjoying the tall hedges for a long time. Highly recommend!.
Di Anne Padovano - 4 months ago

Fantastic garden for a whole day's worth of fun. Great place for a date too. My kids loved the maze and I was a fan of the pollinator flowers. One suggestion is to have more restrooms and rubbish bins. I found myself holding my empty coffee cup for quite some time looking for a bin.
Gary Cai - a month ago

Such an amazing place with so many different varieties of flowers! The hedge maze was so fun to explore. We got a bit lost in it, but it was so beautiful that we didn't even care to find our way out right away. Seeing the geese walking around was lovely, and one of the flowers actually smelled just like chocolate! Absolutely wonderful experience. Totally worth it!
Valentina - a month ago