Overview
VanDusen Botanical Garden was built on the former Shaughnessy Golf Course and opened in August 1975, named after lumber businessman and philanthropist Whitford Julian VanDusen. The 22-hectare garden hosts over 7,500 plant species and varieties from around the world, with an Elizabethan boxwood hedge maze among its most popular features. The Visitor Centre, opened in 2011, is a LEED Platinum-certified building shaped like an orchid when viewed from above. Adult admission is approximately CA$13.85 online or CA$14.85 at the gate, and the garden is located at 5251 Oak Street at West 37th Avenue.
💰 Tickets
Adult CA$13.85 (online)/CA$14.85 (at gate), senior/student CA$11, child (5-12) CA$8
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Seasonal hours: Jan-Feb 10am-2pm / Apr 9am-5pm / Jun-early Sep 9am-7pm / Sep-Oct 9am-5pm / Nov-Dec 10am-2pm; hours subject to change, check before visiting
Travel Tips
The garden gets especially busy during May rhododendron season and the winter Festival of Lights, so weekday mornings are recommended.
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Attractions near VanDusen Botanical Garden
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Granville Island
Vancouver's cultural hub, packed with artisan studios and a fresh produce market.
📍 3.5km away
Vancouver Lookout
A 168m observation deck at Harbour Centre with sweeping 360-degree views of Vancouver.
📍 5.2km away
Stanley Park
A massive 405-hectare downtown park famous for its Seawall promenade and totem poles.
📍 6.9km away
Capilano Suspension Bridge
A thrilling 140m-long suspension bridge 70m above an old-growth forest.
📍 11.5km away
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Stanley Park Seawall Bike Ride
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Whistler Day Trip
A day trip about 2 hours from Vancouver to Whistler Blackcomb Resort. Skiing in winter, PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola and hiking in summer. Host of the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Whale Watching Tour
Boat tour from Vancouver into the Salish Sea to spot orcas, humpbacks, and gray whales. Season runs April to October.