Vancouver: VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission & Sculptures
55 Acres of Plants, Sculptures & a Maze in the Heart of Vancouver
You walk 55 acres at your own pace, moving between plant collections and sculptures by Bill Reid and others. Lunch is available on the patios. Children under four are free, and the whole garden is accessible by wheelchair or stroller. Plan to arrive with enough time before closing, since entry stops 30 minutes early.
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore VanDusen Botanical Garden
- Enter garden before last entry time
- View diverse plant species
- Spot and photograph local wildlife
- Navigate Elizabethan hedge maze
- See sculpture collection by noted artists
- Visit LEED Platinum Visitor Centre
- Dine at Truffles Cafe or Shaughnessy Restaurant
- Browse garden-themed gift shop
What’s included
- Garden admission during regular daytime hours, access to all 55 acres including the sculpture collection, the Elizabethan hedge maze, the LEED Platinum Visitor Centre, and the gift shop.
- Dining at Truffles Cafe or Shaughnessy Restaurant is available for purchase.
- Local taxes are included.
Times
- Every day No fixed time
Last departure this season: 26 Nov
Before you book
Operated by City of Vancouver
Prices and times updated 6 days ago
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The experience
The gate opens onto 55 acres. Around you, over 7,500 plant species and varieties spread across pathways that loop and branch without hurrying you anywhere. The VanDusen Botanical Garden sits in the middle of the city, but once you're past the entrance, the traffic noise fades. You'll move at your own pace. There's no guide, no schedule, no group waiting for you to catch up. Children under four get in free, and strollers roll easily on the maintained paths.
The sculptures are what catch you off guard. Bill Reid, David Marshall, and Sebastian pieces sit among the plantings, not roped off or mounted on pedestals but integrated into the garden itself. The International Sculpture Symposium of 1975 started the permanent collection with eleven original works, and it's grown since. The Visitor Centre, shaped like an orchid when you see it from above, won Most Sustainable Building of the Year in 2014. It's LEED Platinum, which means the architecture itself is part of what you're looking at. You can grab lunch or coffee at Truffles Cafe or Shaughnessy Restaurant, both with patio seating that lets you sit and look back at what you've walked through.
The Elizabethan hedge maze is there if you want it, and the gift shop carries garden-themed items if you're looking for something to take home. Wheelchairs and strollers work throughout. Service animals are welcome. The one thing to know: last entry is 30 minutes before closing, so check the official website for hours before you go. It matters if you're planning to spend the afternoon here.
Is this one for you?Right for anyone wanting to spend a few hours walking through plants and sculptures without a guide or schedule. Plan to arrive with time before closing, since entry stops 30 minutes early.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 18 years); Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (under 5): free.
What time is the last entry to VanDusen Botanical Garden?
Last entry is 30 minutes before the garden closes. Check the official website for current hours before your visit.
Can I bring a stroller or wheelchair?
Yes. Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome, and all pathways and facilities are accessible.
Is there food at VanDusen Botanical Garden?
Yes. Truffles Cafe and Shaughnessy Restaurant both serve food and have patio seating throughout the garden.
Are service animals allowed?
Yes, service animals are permitted in the garden.
How many plant species are in the garden?
Over 7,500 plant species and varieties from around the world.
Is the garden valid for special events like Festival of Lights?
No. This admission is for regular daytime hours only and is not valid for special events, including VanDusen Festival of Lights.
Is there public transportation to VanDusen?
Yes. Public transportation options are available nearby, and transportation services are wheelchair accessible.
Vancouver: VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission & Sculptures
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