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.

This little garden oasis is a really relaxing way to spend an hour unwinding after work or before a…read moremovie or shopping in the P&T plaza. The well maintained garden is always changing and is really wonderful. It's a great place for snapping some pictures too. There are so many beautiful plants and trees and two fountains to sit and meditate by. Birds and butterflies fluttering about make it a really pleasant place to drink a coffee or munch your lunch too. Just another north shore gem!

Man...what a beautiful place in the middle of a shopping centre!…read more Nice little garden that had everything you need to get some zen in your life. Huge trees, nice flowers, water features, etc. Lots of nice sitting areas to kick back and sip your coffee (Starbucks or JJ Bean are on either side...take ur pick) Check it out...a hidden oasis!!!

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.

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!

I went to university in Vancouver years ago and then lived in the area for 12 years and now that we…read morelive elsewhere this is the first time I've been to this garden. What a gem just on the edge of Chinatown! It's beautiful and quite well maintained. The pond looks like it needs to circulate a bit more but other than that it was a sight to behold.

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.

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

This place is great! It is owner operated and they let us in after 3:30 even though it closed…read moreafter 4pm. Dont worry if you get locked in, they will let you out :)

Probably I had the wrong expectation. I was thinking contemplative, informative, peaceful,…read moreaccessible. It was shaky, bouncy, busy. There was a large school group of children. There were also people enjoying making the walkways bounce. All of this is fine if it aligns with expectations. In the future I would definitely skip the TreeWalk and focus on other areas of the botanical garden.

This was my first time going to the Richmond sunflower festival. I was surprised with how large the…read morefields were! They have a maze, lookout decks and props throughout the fields. They have a train that takes you to the fields too. They have all different heights of sunflowers and we went during golden hour and it was not very crowded and it was easy to get some great photos. They have a U-Pick area where you can choose the best sunflower to take home. They also have very well kept gardens with other flowers! This far exceeded my expectations and I would definitely recommend to other!

Totally worth the price to come here! A lot of people including myself thought "hmmmm... should I…read morepay for a ticket to see flowers only?!" Indeed there were so many different types of flowers and sunflowers. I loved the train and wagon ride on weekends! When the summer in Vancouver is very nice and warm, the sunflower fields look amazing! The venue has built some decks for visitors to take photos of the sunflower fields. I also enjoyed the train driver who spoke to all the visitors when driving and someone would sing some country songs when giving us a ride. The sunflowers and other flowers were just very beautiful! Kids could also see some farm animals and families could do picnic at the field. I would highly recommend this place!!