Vandusen Botanical Garden

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 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.

Opened in 1975 this 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 mountains beyond. Vandusen Garden does have an admission charge.

See the chart below for Admission and Hours. For more information on Vandusen Botanical Garden see the Official Website: Vancouver Parks/Vandusen Garden.

Vandusen Botanical Garden with North shore mountains in background

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


Getting There on Transit
Nearest SkyTrain Stations
Canada LineOakridge - 41st Station
Bus Connections

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 UBC bus westbound on 41st Avenue. After a very short bus ride (just a few stops later) get off at Oak Street. Walk back from the stop to Oak street and walk to your left up Oak Street 4 blocks to 37th Avenue. If you don't wish to walk the 4 blocks you you can take the #17 UBC bus North to 37th Avenue from the other side of Oak Street.


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Hours and Admission
Hours of OperationOpen daily from 10am until dusk (9am from May through August)
AdultsFall and Winter $7.75 / Spring and Summer $10.75 Taxes Included
Students and SeniorsFall and Winter $5.75/ Spring and Summer $8.00 Taxes Included
Children 6-12Fall and Winter $4.25/ Spring and Summer $5.75 Taxes Included
Family of 4Fall and Winter $16.75 / Spring and Summer $25.25 Taxes Included

For more details on admissions and hours of operation click here.


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Vandusen Botanical Gardens cc licensed photo shared by Stan Shebs


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