Enjoyed our time wondering around the botanical garden. Pictures don't do this place any justice! peaceful, well kept, & worth the visit! read more

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This was the perfect spot to reconnect as a couple as well as a mental reset. The walk through the gardens calms your soul while igniting your inner child. Don't miss your chance to walk through a Hedge Maze either. read more

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Extremely outdated review, but we came here during our visit to Vancouver a few years ago, and this place was stunning. My phone has been "reminding" me of my memories, so I figured I'd review a few places I owed reviews for lol. Lots of trees and blooming flowers in the spring time. Great place for exploring and checking out some beautiful scenery while in the area. It's not a huge place, and can be done within a couple of hours, but definitely worth a visit read more

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The city botanical gardens are definitely worth a visit. The trees, flowers, and sculptures were all so vibrant, full of color and joyful. The sacred lotus was blooming when we were there and it was gorgeous. I loved the sculptures that were scattered around the gardens. The garden was well laid out and the map was easy to follow. The maze was fun, especially with the 6 year old school children running around, giggling and having fun and helping us find our way out. I loved the sensory garden as well. Smelling and touching the plants. Loved that there was ample seating throughout the gardens to rest as needed or just relax and be in that space. We spent about 2.5 hours there and saw most everything at a leisurely pace. We stopped for a coffee and cookie at the café on the way out. Buying your ticket online in advance will save you a couple of dollars. We took an Uber and were dropped off at the entrance so not sure about parkimg parking. Loved it. read more

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VanDusen Botanical Garden is a stunning garden with over 55 acres of lush greenery and blooming flowers. There was so much to see here that I would definitely allocate at least 2 hours. The garden is so well maintained and every part of it was so picturesque! read more

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Very beautiful grounds. Huge space with so many trails! The admission price is very reasonable for unlimited access to such a vast space. They do offer a map at the front where you buy tickets but it would be great if some of the trails were marked to help with navigating on property. The waterfall was turned off due to the regionwide water restriction, which I do appreciate and at the same time was also a little bit disappointing. The grounds are very well kept and there was quite a bit of foot traffic. Saw lots of butterflies and black squirrels. read more

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I really think it's the best lights event of Vancouver, it's so clever to do it in a botanical garden, and it was breathtakingly beautiful. Why 4 stars? The entrance ticket is very expensive but I think it's worth it! We walked for 2 hours and couldn't finish looking at everything. The parking is like 25 dollars for the event which is simply ridiculous, the audacity to charge 25 dollars for parking is blowing my mind. Also charging 7.5 for a small af hot chocolate is just ..... if the event is free then sure charge more for the food, but the ticket itself is not cheap too. This I'm taking 1 star off read more

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Review for the Festival of Lights Christmas show!! Was so blessed to have this experience! It's beautiful, magical, wonderful family friendly holiday fun!! There's lots to see, incredible light shows and they have food! Not just the usual hot chocolate and mini donuts, but also a dumpling truck, an arancini truck, pizza, Indian food... if I had known I would have waited to have dinner there !!! There's lots of walking involved so you need to be confederate with that, but the paths are wide enough for wheelchairs, mobility scooters and strollers as well. Important to note that there are no dogs allowed, even though it's outside. I was wondering if k could bring my dog but decided to leave him with a sitter since I wasn't sure, and when I got there there was a sign saying no dogs. Luckily it wasn't raining, but even if it was it would still be nice. You have to buy your tickets ahead of time and choose a time slot that works for you. I think the highlights is the light show over the water that is timed in synch with the music. And yes there is lots of holiday music as well!! I think this event could help even the grinchiest Scrooge feel in the restive mood! Definitely becomes it, it's always one of the highlights of the season for me!! read more

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A beautiful garden with mostly easy, flat walking trails. Visiting in the beginning of April was such a treat! There were many beautiful flowers blooming and so many vibrant colors throughout the garden. Although it was raining, it made for a very nice, quiet and enjoyable walk through the park as it was not too busy. The front desk staff had told us they do have umbrellas to borrow for guests but they were all out on loan by the time we had gotten there. So do note the weather and come prepared! Otherwise there may be umbrellas for purchase in the gift shop. The cherry blossoms were my main point of coming by the garden and wow they were so pretty! There are a lot of trees and a lot of great photo ops as well. Highly recommend coming to VanDusen when visiting Vancouver. read more

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Spent a wonderful afternoon visiting the VanDusen Botanical Garden--this place has some beautiful walking paths making it accessible for visitors of all ages. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring some water to enjoy the gardens to their fullest. Noteworthy for those with mobility challenges is they offer golf cart tours a few times a day though these are on a first come first serve basis and you'll need to speak with garden staff about availability. We ended our visit with a quick lunch at the visitor center cafe. We tried the breakfast sandwich, chia seed pudding, salmon soup, jerk chicken wrap and carrot cake which were decent. Overall a really pleasant afternoon-highly recommend! read more

I've probably visited Vancouver at least 20 times, but I never visited the VanDusen Botanical Garden until this past weekend, which is unfortunate as it was a really awesome place! Starting from the entrance, the scene as you enter is amazing with a pond, fountain and beautifully landscaped plants. As I walked through the trails, I was amazed by the variety of plants as well as a good balance between natural gardens as well as more designed ones. As I was one of the first visitors that day, I did notice that there were more spider webs as there are many industrious 8 legged critters here. Can't wait to visit here again during a different season! read more

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This garden is so big! Get a map because you might get lost and will wonder where you are and how to get out Annual memberships available and will pay for itself if you got few times a year Wedding space available read more

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For nature enthusiasts, this botanical garden is beautiful. The layout is very nice and when we went in Spring, lots of the flowers were in bloom. It's a pretty large property so you can spend a lot of time here. They also have a garden maze which was fun. We got lost and ended up coming back out the entrance. We at before we went so we weren't hungry but for those who want some coffee or a bite to eat, they also have a cafe there as well. read more

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I feel like almost everywhere I visit I have to check out their botanical gardens. This one definitely seemed to be the largest! So many different sections and things to see, even with a few areas being closed off during our visit. Loved the rose garden and the little bridge with all of the lily pads in the water. Got a few things from their cool little gift shop, I love that you can buy plants from here as well. Definitely a place to see in Vancouver. read more

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This is a beautiful and large botanical garden in Vancouver. You can book your tickets ahead on the website which saves a little time. There is a brochure with a map upon entering, and I highly recommend grabbing one of these as the garden is large. As I mentioned above, this place is HUGE! It's easy to get lost as you wander around. I wish the paths were a little bit better marked (thus the recommendation to grab a map upon entering). There are so many different varieties of plants and trees including huge giant sequoia trees (very impressive!). Most are marked and labeled so you know what you're looking at. The environment is so peaceful as you wander through trees and foliage. You can easily spend several hours wandering around, or you can go directly to see what interests you most. They have a gift shop and a cafe with coffee and a variety of sweet and savory dishes. I highly recommend a visit!! read more

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Great collection of plants from north west vegetation to numerous kinds of roses. Gardening and maintenance is to the point. Information staffs at the entrance were really helpful and super friendly. For me the Maze was the highlight of the garden. The Maze is really challenging and needs great concentration and stamina to finish it. Entrance fee to the garden is reasonable. There are two cafes, one at the entrance and the other inside the park, with reasonable prices. VanDusen is a family friendly facility. For kids maybe a little too much since most of the paths are uneven but for little one in strollers this is a perfect experience. Highly recommended. read more

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Came for the Festival of Lights and it was packed even after Christmas! The parking lot was full so we ended up having to find street parking. Super crowded but the gardens were large. The lights were beautiful but was expecting a little more. Perhaps lanterns or more light creations versus lights on the trees. We finished the loop in less than 1 hour and for the price it's a bit pricey. No re-entry either so don't forget anything in your car! read more

Pros: my friend said it was her favorite part of the trip. We attended the Japanese cherry blossom festival. it was a beautiful time to be outside and the grounds are expensive Cons: I knocked off a star for the price, which I found more expensive than most botanical gardens. read more

VanDusen provided a calming escape in nature during a week of city exploring in Vancouver. It was easy to get there via public transit (train + 20 minute walk). The garden is quite extensive - you could easily spend several hours wandering the grounds. I especially loved the trees! I visited the garden in mid-December, so the plants were a bit subdued, but I'd still recommend a visit during the winter. I bet their Christmas lights display is lovely! The cafe was convenient and the gift shop was quite cute. Ticket price was approximately $10, which I thought was fair. I believe they offer a reduced ticket rate in winter, which makes sense. Overall, I had a relaxing morning exploring this garden! read more

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It's a lovely garden to visit and walk around but this time of year seems to not be the best time in terms of flowers and foliage. Water fall was shut off, Cherry blossoms not blooming yet, and many of the spring flowers are just now being planted. Still, it was for us to check out the huge monkey tree, the homes or offices overlooking a pond there and some of the native plants and trees that are currently blooming. Would have loved to see it in late spring/early simmer or fall. read more

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I'm totally losing it over VanDusen Botanical Gardens in Vancouver - and by losing it, I mean I'm head over heels in love with the place. I'll be back for sure, hopefully in two years on my way to Whistler, which I sadly had to miss this time around in British Columbia. I'm utterly besotted with the stunningly gorgeous gardens at this fancy-schmancy place. And the cherry on top is that it's my second-year garden - talk about the icing on the cake. read more

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I loved this place. Huge area that you walk through at your own place. The gardens are well kept and the signing is informative.

What an amazing place to explore during autumn! The garden is quite large with many different habitat to explore. On a sunny day it is a lovely place to time with family and friends. There are some benches to relax on around the garden. During the Thanksgiving weekend there were some activities for children and some live bluegrass music. There's an annual membership but I don't think I will come back till next year. The single entrance fee is not that expensive anyway. read more

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Although it was a rainy day, it was also the cherry blossom blooming season in Vancouver. The garden is well maintained, peaceful and quite beautiful. The staff is friendly. The food and drinks at the restaurant are uniquely flavorful. I opted for the iced chai latte and the apple caramel nut bread. Delicious. I will return when I'm not juggling an umbrella. read more

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Christmas lights tour 2023. For this review I'll compare & contrast between the Capilano Suspension Bridge Canyon Lights & Vandusen Botanical Garden Festival of Lights 2023. For the thrill seekers go to CSB. However, being that the lights festival is at night, one cannot fully grasp in their mind how much of a drop the canyon really is at Capilano canyon. See my CSB review I wrote this past summer. For those with families & or mom & pops who want an easier smoother Christmas lights walk about - then Vandusen it is. Vandusen is pretty much level ground all around the entire area, so those with mobility aids, should find it fine. CSP budget for a minimum 2 hours - Vandusen just over an hour. However, if you want to stop along the route & eat or drink wine, then 2 to 3 hours will be needed. I had not been to Vandusen Gardens since way back in the 90s. This past Saturday it was a cool 7°C/44F & not raining. If it had been colder & raining, walking about for an hour would have been challenging. Highly recommend you check the weather report frequently before heading over but regardless do dress warm. There are plenty of warming stations along the route - bravo. Wine lovers will enjoy the selection available at the wine bar along the route. Personally, I experienced more giddiness at CSB. However, the Vandusen Festival of Lights is more fun for groups seeking an easy light stroll that won't involve too much climbing up or down. Please note that tickets for both venues must be pre-purchased online via their respective websites. Merry Christmas. read more

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On the one sunny day of my week long vacation in Vancouver, I dedicated an afternoon to visit VanDusen Botanical Garden. Timing was just right during my visit because a lot of the cherry blossoms were blooming -- and what a beautiful sight it was! A lot of other park visitors were surrounding the cherry blossoms capturing photos. VanDusen has thousands of plants species displayed, separated into different sections of the park. There's also waterfalls, ponds, and fountains scattered throughout. Be sure to wander through the hedge maze and check out the bowl of cut hellebore! Bring a hat, water, some snacks, and maybe even a blanket to sit on while enjoying the beautiful sights and sounds VanDusen has to offer. Just watch out for all the geese poop. Depending on the season (fall/winter or spring/summer), admission prices and hours of operation vary so double check their website before you visit. Tickets can be pre-purchased online for a small discount or onsite at the visitor center. Plan for a 3-4 hour visit to really enjoy the entire park. read more

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Lovely day walk ! Highly recommend! Parking gets a bit crowded but we did find a spot a bit small for our truck as we were road tripping. Restaurant/ cafe is lovely , grounds are maintained and lovely. read more

If you ever get to visit Vancouver than VanDusen Botanical Garden should be on your must do list!! "VanDusen Botanical Garden is a 55-acre oasis in the heart of Vancouver with over 7,500 plant species and varieties from around the world! Spot and photograph local wildlife, find your way through an Elizabethan hedge maze, unwind in a serene setting, dine on the patios of Truffles Cafe or Shaughnessy Restaurant, or browse the garden-themed gift shop. VanDusen has something for everyone to enjoy! The Garden's multi-award winning LEED Platinum Visitor Centre was named Most Sustainable Building of the Year in 2014. Shaped like an orchid when viewed from above, its organic lines echo the way nature and conservation have been considered at every turn." - Website This budget family friendly spot can either take an hour or hours depending on how you want to view it. I would suggest bringing lunch, water and a blanket. If not, they have a restaurant on site and they also have daily/weekly food truck/pod, the day we visited Japadog was hosting. If they didn't have one in Los Angeles/Santa Monica then I would've considered eating there. (They are absolutely delicious) Come on a week day to avoid crowds, plan accordingly, so you can set up a nice lunch on the great lawn and remember to stay hydrated. This place is sooo beautiful, you have to give them a visit! read more

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A beautiful walk through an amazing display of light and sound. Every 30 minutes they did a musical light show at the pond. Lots of food options, we just had some mini doughnuts. read more

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I love nature.. I'm more amazed with natural existence than artificial intelligence. In my brief stay in Vancouver, I was treated to see one of the precious gardens of the city. This might not be the best one but it sure did satisfy my eyes seeing all the beautiful flowers and trees that I haven't seen before. The weather wasn't warm and going deeper in the garden feels like being inside an enchanted forest. There's even man made waterfalls for a perfect vibe. The smell of the flowers especially the roses made me wanna see what's more in this garden. They even have fruit bearing trees and they have a garden maze that adds to the fun in being there. I recommend this place for families and nature lovers or even those who just wanted to unwind for a couple of hours to a day. It's worth it! read more

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yay plants!!!!!! VERY muddy when it rains but still pretty to walk around. Got lost in the maze for what felt like the entire day, very frightening experience. Would recommend bringing a flare just in case. American semi-approved read more

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Beautiful garden grounds that you can easily spend hours in. Loved the little maze and my favorite part was the large pond with lily pads, turtles, and koi fish. Reasonably priced as well. read more

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Very beautiful views that this botanical garden has. Been to couple of them and the maze and water system really had us entertained along with my son. Great place to take photos and enjoy nature. Check them out when in the area. read more

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We went to the Festival of Lights . This is great for a family event. They had different themed attractions through the park and there were food stalls situated around your stroll. Parking was horrible as they don't have a very big lot. We had to park by the street. Overall , a fun experience for the family, especially for the kiddos. read more

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Love visiting Van Dusen whenever I can! Stunning at any time of the year (especially spring time). It is really peaceful to walk around and take in the nature, it is obviously very well cared for and landscaped. I would recommend buying a membership if you live in the area, as it is a great excuse for a walk and a chance to appreciate the natural world! It is easy to pop in and you can grab a little map to make sure you take advantage of all the little nooks and crannies within the gardens. Also super cool to see the Christmas Light displays - very magical feeling. read more

Very spacious, well laid out, diverse plants and fun features (maze, large Adirondack chairs, pond, raised garden beds) to enjoy by many generations. read more

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Closest thing to hiking I'll probably ever participate in? Possibly! For now at least. But wow! If it were ever time to consider starting it would be to see things as beautiful as what we saw here at the Van Dusen botanical garden. Just the sheer verdant lush landscape that we saw was so breathtaking - as well as a breath of fresh air. I truly appreciated it coming from a desert city. I loved all the flowers the most. All the different themes were really fun to see: Canadian heritage, garden, Japanese garden, rose garden, redwood trees etc! It's such a lovely way to get in touch with nature. Also a great way to center yourself and meditate read more

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Our son took us to this wonderful Botanical garden and thought we would enjoy it. Well he was correct we just loved the gardens!! This is an all day event with water to rehydrate and good walking shoes. The grounds with wonder tropical huge trees and beautiful flowers. There is a maze the kids cane go through which is pretty cool. The kids have plenty to do from things they climb and parents can take pictures of there kids on displays. Admission $8.60 per adult $4.00 per child 5-12 Free for children 5 and younger. The place is very busy so you may want to arrive early. Anything later parking will be a challenge, and will have to park on the street and walk to the entrance. Well worth the trip if in Vancouver. read more

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Lovely gardens with an active calendar of events and a great collection of plants. It might not be the largest garden or the one with best coffee shop -this needs improvement and quickly-but it has some beautiful features like the Canadian forest, the test horticultural garden , with bees! Or the rhododendron walk which is a must during flowering season. read more

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A beautiful place to spend a couple hours on a sunny day. Grabbed a matcha latte at Truffles then spent the morning looking at the current areas of bloom. I love how vast the gardens seem where you can choose your own route to explore and almost get lost instead of following a marked one-way path. I also like how you are allowed to bring your own food and set up your own picnic on a picnic bench or on your own mat in the grass. Entrance is very reasonably priced and the gardens offer a large variety of well kept flowers and trees. Will definitely return in the future. read more

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