VanDusen Botanical Garden - Vancouver, BC
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N 49° 14.277 W 123° 07.687
10U E 490673 N 5453915
VanDusen was named one of the top ten gardens in Canada by Gardening Life Magazine in 2002, and one of the top ten attractions in Canada by Where Magazine in 2005. It is featured in Tourism Vancouver's website as a major attraction.
Waymark Code: WM3TW7
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 05/18/2008
Views: 24
A living museum of plant collections from around the world, this spectacular 55-acre botanical garden is beautiful in every season. Highlights: Spring - Rhododendron and Laburnum Walks, ornamental cherry trees; Summer - Perennial and Water Lily Gardens; Autumn - brilliant autumn colour display; Winter - witchhazels, viburnums, hellebores. The Garden is home to 65 species of birds. Free parking, convenient access by public transportation, wheelchair accessible. Gift shop and restaurant.
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
The attraction’s own URL: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation:
Open 7 days a week (except Christmas Day)
January & February 10am - 4pm
March 10am - 5pm
April 10am - 6pm
May 10am - 8pm
June, July & August 10am - 9pm
September 10am - 7pm
October 10am - 5pm
November & December 10am - 4pm
Admission Prices:
Apr 1-Sept 30 / Oct 1-Mar 31
Summer / Winter
Adult (19-64) $8.50 / $6.25
Senior (65+) $6.25 / $4.50
Youth (13-18) $6.50 / $4.75
Child (6-12) $4.25 / $3.00
Family (2 adults + 2 people aged 6 to 19) $19.50 / $13.00
Children under age 6 Free / Free
Members Free / Free
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Half of a day (2-5 hours)
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle or Public Transportation
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