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    Queen Elizabeth Park

    4.4 (185 reviews)

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    Sasha K.

    I love Queen Elizabeth Park. One of my favourite spots is the Bloedel Conservatory which is a little tropical paradise, full of beautiful birds and greenery. The paths in Queen Elizabeth during the summer are lined with perfectly maintained flowers. I love wandering through them to "stop and smell the roses". The views are some of the best in Vancouver I've seen where you can also enjoy eating at Seasons in the Park restaurant. It's the perfect stop after a walk around the park or a visit to Bloedel. The times that I have visited, Queen Elizabeth Park surprisingly rarely felt crowded; except for cherry blossom season. The cherry blossoms make you feel like you are almost visiting Japan. Queen Elizabeth Park is full of life, beauty, and peaceful corners to wander around and get lost in.

    Tiffany Y.

    Queen Elizabeth Park is a beautiful park in the Vancouver area. The park is a good size, very well-maintained with gorgeous flowers and scenery, and even has a separate conservatory area if that's something you'd like to see (for a fee). Amazing views all around. Make sure you pay for parking at the lot!

    John A.

    Beautiful garden. Beautiful views Cute little trails It was free just to walk around the park and it had beautiful views and they put a lot of work into the stone trail.

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    David L.

    There's so many things to do at this park! You can go for a walk, get food truck lunch, get coffee, take pictures of Vancouver or the mountains, or even attend a wedding ceremony! This place has it all including bathrooms. Love this place. It's the best. Also if you are lucky, you may not get a parking ticket! Thank you canada!! Solid A

    Eric B.

    Gayle, Jim, Erin, and I drove out to Queen Elizabeth Park to walk around and then have Lunch at the Seasons in the Park Restaurant. Note: We found that is cost just as much to park the car valet at the restaurant vs. street parking. Our highlights included the usual suspects: Killer view of Vancouver and surrounding peaks, pretty gardens, relaxing foot paths, bridges and benches, and interesting bugs and critters.

    Dog park area, wide open
    Marcus S.

    In my BC visit an acquaintance wanted to have a birthday Picinic here and what a good choice. It is very spacious, has parking and bathrooms. Everything you need. There are great views here such as sculptures, horticulture and areas to play sports. Much of what the park likely has to offer we didn't partake in on this particular visit. Our host wanted a simple get together with a pot luck and to enjoy rounds of pickle ball at the nearby courts. The courts were packed throughout the day, but other park goers were polite and when finishing their sets, they'd turn the courts over to our party. Where we were was near the dog off leash area. This was unintentional, but it worked out as all the people were polite and would call their dogs back if they got too close. I wouldn't mind returning to this park to see more but the visit here was pleasant.

    Alexander B.

    Gorgeous park with many gardens and a conservatory full of... parrots. The park itself is free and the conservatory fee is very reasonable. It was great to wonder around well manicured gardens and to see all those tropical birds. Plan around two hours - it's not a huge park by any means. Parking was easy. Definitely worth stopping!

    Spring view
    Stephanie S.

    This is a very nice park in the city. It is the highest point in the city proper as well. The landscape is starting to look very nice in the spring, I think it will become very pretty as it gets warmer. The views are great as well. Parking is fairly close to the high point so if you prefer to not hike up, it's totally doable. There is a small planet dome there that charges something like $9 to enter - I didn't go cos it's kinda silly to pay for that. It's great enough to walk around the free park which is the majority of the park.

    Cherry blossoms
    Evan C.

    I tend to only post restaurant reviews but realize I should post more reviews of my favourite spots in the city! QE Park is definitely one of them. This beautiful park has great views of downtown and Vancouver, and its garden is free and a really good one to visit year round, but especially in the spring and fall! It's not big, but has plenty of great flowers and nice walkways and some benches and seating areas. There is also an indoor conservatory (paid, but pretty small fee like $4-5) with tropical birds and plants. The infamous huge stinky 100-year flower was hosted here recently. Plenty of parking, there is also a restaurant. In the spring tons of cherry blossoms. Also various athletic facilities on the periphery of the park, including one of the few curling sheets in the city.

    Stephanie L.

    This park is so beautiful, especially on a sunny summer day. Lots of benchs, toilets (with free ladies sanitary items), a lovely view of Vancouver and North Vancouver, the Bloedel Conservatory... A great place to relax or spend time with family and friends. There's also a food truck near the clock but it only takes cash.

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    Bruce K.

    Wow, the view! With the peak located 400 feet above sea level, you're above most of the trees and the shorter peaks of Vancouver that you can really see the mountains of North Vancouver and the skyscrapers in downtown. And then, there's the arboretum and the park itself. I spotted tennis courts and a disc golf course and definitely lots of other folks walking about and jogging to enjoy being outside on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. The park isn't what it originally was and thankfully, Vancouverites who want truer nature can still access Stanley Park. Thankfully, we were walking. Parking here appears to be a challenge though there are parking kiosks if you do manage to find a spot. [Review 20909 overall - 80 in British Columbia - 1893 of 2023.]

    Priscilla W.

    Absolutely beautiful park, and a must visit when in Vancouver! Cherry blossoms in the springtime were plentiful. There's a duck pond and picturesque quarry gardens scattered throughout. While QE Park is free, the Bloedel Conservatory which is located inside the park, has an admission fee. Unfortunately they closed early when I visited, so I missed the opportunity to see the hundreds of exotic birds, flowers, and plants. One of the most popular spots in QE Park is the lookout area near "The Photo Session" sculpture. From here, you have a great view of downtown Vancouver if the skies are clear.

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    Daisy A.

    So much to see, wish I had more time but I was on a mission to find the cambie climbing tree which by the way is not even in the park! I would love to come back with the family especially my mom and have a picnic. 12/12 equinox

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    Garibaldi Provincial Park

    Garibaldi Provincial Park

    4.8(35 reviews)
    49.4 km

    The hike to Garibaldi Lake! This was a difficult one for me, maybe one of the tougher ones I've…read moreaccomplished and I'm saying that because I'm not the most patient of hikers. I'm more of a speed hiker that likes to get in and get out! But to access Garibaldi Lake, (the obvious main event to the park), you must take the Rubble Creek Trail. It's an 18 kilometer out and back hike (or as us Americans would say - "roundtrip")...that is a length of 11.5 miles long. And with that 11.5 miles, the path is all uphill! Everything about it is uphill until you eventually arrive at...Garibaldi Lake! So...for the folks out there who maybe don't hike often, I'd just suggest preparing for the long haul. The hike will be strenuous, but pace yourself, take breaks when necessary and before long...the reward will be worth the grind! And then, you'll be coming back for more! Another thing, I'm always motivated to capture undisturbed pictures in nature. And it's this inspiration that I use to discover what's out there. I want to reflect back on the experience and know I afforded myself ample time during the day to accomplish the sights and sceneries that make for memorable stories. Lol, it's this type of internal mentality that pushes me to strive for greater heights, so to speak, hehehe. Okay so this Rubble Creek Trail to Garibaldi Lake! You must make a reservation 2 days in advance prior to visiting. Just go to bcparks.ca and sign up for a pass. I also used this website for accessing Joffre Lakes Provincial Park situated in Mount Currie, BC. And btw, this Garibaldi Lake is located just north of Whistler, BC. One side note...the parks, lakes and hikes here in Lower British Columbia are simply fantastic! There's a laundry list of things to do. And especially when you speak to locals and they recommend hidden, under the radar places that the public eye doesn't know much about. I thought the Canadian Rockies in Alberta were stunning, but British Columbia nature is really, really scenic! Before arriving at Garibaldi Lake, I suggest taking a short side trek to Barrier Viewpoint for some quick panoramic looks. Also, along the trail you'll pass over a short bridge looking up at a waterfall. It's worthy of a photo. Finally arriving at Garibaldi Lake, at first it may not be so picturesque (even when the sun is out!) but give it a chance. Walk around and explore and you'll find colorful instances where you'll connect with those green and turquoise blue waters. Especially when you're looking back towards the entrance area of the lake, the return hike back down had some of my most fulfilling pictures of the day. It's weird, it's like the angle of the sun can play tricks on you. Be patient and hopefully magical moments will evolve! I tried to walk around the perimeter of Garibaldi Lake, but that wasn't possible. So...I had to relax a little and take my foot off the gas pedal, lol. In fact, some of my best views were simply looking out at the snowcapped mountain peaks. There's a glacier set in the distance as well. A lot of visitors brought their bathing suits with them. And although the lake is glacially fed and freezing, people were still swimming! I even joined in on the fun and took my clothes down to my underwear and hopped in the waters, lol. Granted, it was only briefly, but still, I wanted to leave no stone unturned while here! I'd also point out that since the lake is not navigable 360 degrees around, it sort of took the pressure off me to find the best picture angles. Instead, I really tried to embrace the setting and live in the moment! There's camping allowed here, but again you must make reservations for it. Btw, it's free to book your entry pass to the lake. Parking is free too. One last thing, remember...when you head back towards the entrance of Garibaldi Lake, you'll be pleasantly surprised with the lake colors illuminating from the tree line pathway. I left the lake around 3pm and suddenly, light greens and blues were evident! There are vault toilets at the lake. Interestingly, they ask you to bring your own toilet paper. Never seen that before. Overall, Garibaldi Lake was a wonderful way to enjoy a summer day in the great outdoors. I can't believe I hiked 18 kilometers. And the path through the forest makes for a quiet atmosphere in the woods. I would still rank Joffre Lakes as my favorite BC landmark, but this Garibaldi Lake has its value and major popularity among hikers. Thank you for taking time to read this.

    All I have to say is be prepared.. As this is about an 18km hike, I recommend leaving early in the…read moremorning and staying over night in Whistler so you don't feel rushed. This time around when we went, due to the pandemic, we had to book a time slot the day of as they were limiting the amount of hikers. Driving there isn't the problem nor is the parking, it's the length of time but the reward at the end is worth it. I recommend bringing a small bag for liquids, snacks, bug spray, hat and towel as you could swim there but keep in mind you can't throw away your garbage at the site due to bears even though there's a camp site there. The hike isn't super steep and you won't have to climb anything (at least I didn't), you just have to be ready to walk a lot. The path is well marked so you can't get lost. I would say the average round trip if you aren't including staying at the destination to eat and take photos is roughly 4-5 hours round trip at a steady pace. Hike's are always calming and it helps clear your mind from stress and clutter. This is probably one of the best local hikes I've done so far and I would definitely recommend it to anything looking for a challenge and beautiful view. And if you want to be more adventurous, you can also extend your trip to panoramic ridge and black tusk!

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    Garibaldi Provincial Park - View from Garibaldi Lake campground

    View from Garibaldi Lake campground

    Garibaldi Provincial Park - Some stunning Garibaldi Lake colors!

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    Some stunning Garibaldi Lake colors!

    Queen Elizabeth Park - parks - Updated August 2026

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