Garden / Nature

VanDusen Botanical Garden

Vancouver, BC

Diverse plant collectionsHedge maze and specialty gardensSeasonal floral displaysFestival of Lights eventPeaceful walking paths

About VanDusen Botanical Garden

VanDusen Botanical Garden showcases themed gardens, rare plant collections and winding paths that change seasonally with blooms and colours. Highlights include a formal hedge maze, specialty collections (rhododendrons, conifers) and a calendar of events such as the Festival of Lights in winter.

The garden is ideal for photography, relaxed walks and learning about temperate-climate plants; guided tours and a visitor centre add context. It’s family-friendly and makes for a quieter alternative to busier tourist sites during peak season.

Things to Do

Stroll themed garden collections and walking paths

Stroll themed garden collections and walking paths

Photograph seasonal floral displays and landscapes

Photograph seasonal floral displays and landscapes

Attend seasonal light shows and festivals

Attend seasonal light shows and festivals

Join guided tours or horticultural talks

Join guided tours or horticultural talks

Relax at picnic spots and benches

Relax at picnic spots and benches

Visit the gift shop and onsite café

Visit the gift shop and onsite café

Birdwatch and enjoy nature photography

Birdwatch and enjoy nature photography

Attend special events and workshops

Attend special events and workshops

Food & Dining

cowdog (oak st - take out only)coffee_shop

cowdog (oak st - take out only)

Starbucks Coffee Companycoffee_shop

Starbucks Coffee Company

Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.

Shaughnessy Restaurantrestaurant

Shaughnessy Restaurant

Refined fare using local ingredients & afternoon tea are served in a dining room with a garden view.

Sushi Murajapanese_restaurant

Sushi Mura

Sushi bar with specialty rolls & cooked items served from an open kitchen with sake & beer.

A&W Canadahamburger_restaurant

A&W Canada

Fast-food outlet serving up namesake root beer, plus burgers, chicken & fries.

Simple Love Coffee Homecoffee_shop

Simple Love Coffee Home

Mandarin Hong Kong Cafe 文華餐廳chinese_restaurant

Mandarin Hong Kong Cafe 文華餐廳