I was staying on campus for a few days and decided to visit the botanical garden for a nice walk. I…read morewas pleasantly surprised with the amount of flowering plants as the weather was still quite cold. The trail map was easy to follow and there were multiple areas to explore. I was fascinated by the medicinal herb area as each plant described the ailments it could treat. There was also a large area for growing produce that is being used to feed needy people in Vancouver. A portion of the trail is paved and there are also trails that are mostly mulch. It takes about 2 hours to cover the whole garden if you go at a leisurely pace. There are restrooms throughout the garden and the staff is very friendly. The parking lot is spacious and the parking rates are inexpensive. I believe it was $1.50 CA per hour. The google maps did route me to the back of the garden (no parking or entrance) so you may have to loop around to get to the front entrance. There is an information booth right in the front and the staff will give you a quick explanation of the layout of the place.

A vast garden near the UBC campus. It encompasses a large area next to the University. It is…read moredivided into different zones connected by well maintained walkways that wind through the whole garden. We visited there on a cloudy day in an early Saturday afternoon in early May. There were not many visitors so the views were unspoiled and magnificent. We visited specifically the Physic garden full of medicinal plants and the Food garden with edible plants. In the Physic garden, many varieties of herbs and medicinal species were showcased. Each is separately labelled for its uses and origin. As it's early in the season, the Food garden only had some hardy seedlings planted including onion, kale, cabbage, broccoli, rhubarb and Brussell sprouts. The dwarf apple bushes were just showing new leaves. Accordingly the produce harvested from this garden will be donated to charity. Even in early May the azaleas were in full bloom and prints a colorful picture. Tulips were at their last stage but still provide a rainbow of colors. There are hiking trails through the wooded area within the garden . You can easily spent 3-4 hours wondering through the park like setting studying the wide collection of plant species and enjoy the view! There is a parking lot nearby with minimal charge for parking. Entrance fee is very reasonable and discounts are available for seniors and children. Fees are in Canadian dollars so it's an added bonus for US visitors.

After a period of typical PNW rain, the sun peaked out, and I headed to the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen garden…read more It's in a slightly gritty area of Chinatown, but the garden itself is lovely and clean. Built in the style of traditional Chinese gardens by architect Joe Wai, the garden has beautiful lattice "leaking" windows, ponds with koi fish and lily pads, weeping willow's, maple trees, and other beautiful flora. Every angle and vista is beautifully framed, like a piece of art. No matter where you walk in the garden, there are no bad views. Lanterns adorn the tops of the walkways (possibly for mid-Autumn festival) and there is an activity room with complimentary Jasmine tea. A peaceful experience well worth going out of your way for. Be sure to check out the gift shop for various teas, trinkets and educational material!

A little rough on the streets to get here, but very quiet and clean inside the garden. There is an…read moreadmission fee to get inside. I enjoyed watching the koi fishes swim in the pond and we also found a turtle sun bathing. I enjoyed how they had different activities located inside!

This is a spectacular place to visit with an array of tropical plants and trees and several…read moredifferent species of tropical birds. The cost of entry is very reasonable.

Bloedel Conservatory is a very cool indoor-based activity to see some wildlife and lush greenery…read more This spot is located right atop of Queen Elizabeth Park with parking spots nearby. It is on the smaller side, but still a nice stroll and cool to see all of the beautiful wildlife.

On vacation visiting Stanley Park, took the horse drawn carriage tour and rode past the Rose…read moreGardens. The roses were in bloom. You could smell the roses and it smelled very nice. It was a relaxing ride around the park and got to see the main points

The Rose garden is surprisingly well maintained and landscaped very appropriately. Although, it…read moreappeared to be the end of season when I went but there were still several people out getting their wedding/engagement photos done. You have to cross a busy road to get to the other side of the garden but the crossing area is clearly marked and there are mounted police circulating on the regular to make sure there is no riff raff. As mentioned it was end of season so most of the blooms were gone and hence didn't leave me feeling excited like I do after walking through the gardens that are near my town. This garden is quite large as well. Not overwhelmingly large where as your feet hurt after walking through it, but just quaint enough to relax. I wish there were a few more benches to sit and take it in though. Nonetheless, the roses are still beautiful and viewing is free so you can't beat that. I'll have to go back when the gardens are in full bloom.

OMG - Beautiful out of nowhere it seems. What a nice surprise!…read more I stumbled across this place at the beginning of December and could see that they have a 'for donation' Christmas Light Garden. You can only see a touch of what's inside from the outside which is amazing once you're in there and realize how large it actually is. It took me a few tries to visit because I kept showing up just after 9pm only to find out that it was closing and that I missed it (there were quite a few others who were turned away besides me as well), but I finally got to go near the end of December. Wow, was it ever worth it. A small donation to the Fireman's boot had my boyfriend and I strolling around a very beautiful and well thought out Christmas Light display. It was WAY larger than we expected too. There were different sections with different colour themes which made it all that much more exciting. As neither of us had visited before, we took our time and walked around slowly soaking it all in twice. The displays were amazing, colourful, and glittering. we loved every minute of it!! The timing was great too as there was snow on the ground which helped make it feel magical, wintery, and reminiscent. I also visited their restrooms while I was there which were tricky to find, but nice, warm, and clean once I did. I would definately recommend visiting to see the lights again. It does not disappoint. I'm also thinking about going by there in the Spring/Summer as well. Not a place I've thought of before, but now I'm thinking it would be worth an afternoon stroll.

Park & Tilford Garden is a privately owned garden sponsored by the merchants of Park & Tilford…read moreCentre. It was established by Schenley's Distilleries in 1969 and is worth a visit for horticultural enthusiasts. Weddings must normally be booked in advance on a first-come basis, but since they're currently under construction they're not accepting bookings for the gardens yet. You're encouraged to check back for updates if looking into booking space for smaller outdoor weddings. Donations to the gardens are gratefully accepted.

This is suppose to be a tourist attraction place but over time it is no longer is. There are a few…read morebusiness upstairs but the place is so run down that you don't want to go there. The business I am talking about are business that tourist would have no interest to go to like a notary office, accounting office, tutoring classes etc. There is the Sun Yat Garden inside but that is actually separate from the Chinese Cultural Centre. Also because of the area its in, I don't even think its safe to come here especially at night. My friends are here doing the lion dance. They have it during Chinese New year and Canada Day. There is a hall inside but again its so run down that I don't think people really rent it. But I guess people who actually come here are part of the Associations near by. And mostly old aged people (but again even my Grandparents have no interest in this place).

Pretty good turnout. Unfortunately the advertisement for the movie says the movie starts at 6p. We…read morerushed down to make it on time to find out that it actually starts at 8:30p. We did however get to watch the lion dance as a result, which is always intense and empowering. As promised, there were plenty of ping pong and mahjong tables set up and being put to good use outside the courtyard. Weather was great and the courtyard was nice and secluded while security kept an eye on who was entering the free event. We would have liked to try the dumplings and mango pudding stands in the courtyard but since we paid $4.50 for parking for 2 hours, were had too much time left to kill before the show started. We ultimately decided to leave to eat at Bao Bei nearby then headed back home to grab lawn chairs and something warmer to wear before coming back. Brought our own chair to the movie because we knew by the time we came back there would not be enough seats based on the turnout. We got great seats and did splurge to try one bag of "Asian Flavoured popcorn" each right as the movie was starting which only cost $3/bag but was worth it... it was (shoyu flavour?) popcorn with a pleasant surprise twist of crispy rice crackers in the mix. Very peaceful experience. Meditation Park movie had us crying and laughing. It doesn't appear to be on the Canadian Netflix (maybe American) so if you can stream this movie somewhere I recommend it.

Free entrance,free parking the only thing you need to pay is if you are riding the carousel(kids…read moreand adults love this) and if you buy souvenirs and if you will eat your snacks. This place is really amazing its like you step back in time,very imformative,some of the excibits here still showcasing original products from before,its for you to see the place no body comes here that didnt wnjoy this place.

Burnaby Village Museum is like stepping into a time capsule. The heritage buildings and vintage…read morecarousel make it feel like you're in a storybook. You can walk through the old shops, schoolhouse, and watch the blacksmith at work in their workshop. During the holidays, there are lights, festive displays, and hot chocolate to sip on. Burnaby heritage museum is also educational and preserved with care. Perfect for families, history lovers, or anyone who loves to experience small-town charm

Beautiful spot for a hike! Trail had nice inclines and beautiful scenery. Free parking.read more

You are in for a treat at this scenic site. I was visiting Vancouver and happened on this location…read more There is plenty of parking and public restrooms. The walking paths are paved and very easy to walk even for the elderly. It is chillier on the mountain so be prepared to wear layers. There is an area that overlooks a body of water (can't remember the name) but would look amazing on a sunny day. When I went it was raining but the sight was still wonderful. There were totem poles throughout the site as well, I would love to see this in the summer when everything is blooming!