The VanDusen Botanical Garden is an enormous botanical garden spanning 55-acres. They have their…read moreown parking lot. There are so many things to see and do, but the things that I liked: Quite a few places to sit and plenty of shaded areas. There are tables where people were eating at while enjoying the views. A giant hedge maze A sign out front touting more than 7,500 plant species and displaying some of them. There was a globe thistle there that I was particularly fascinated by Quite a few water features including a few lakes, some ponds, and a waterfall depending on the season. The first one we ran into from the Visitor Center was Livingstone Lake which is quite picturesque filled with water lilies A vegetable garden area with edible plants. This part is not very big but I always appreciate the food portion of botanical gardens. The great lawn which is seriously massive and contains islands of different flowers including Hydrangeas and Azaleas. There's so much to explore here. I thought we did a speed run through it and still took 2.5 hours. My family scores: Brendan - 4.3 Charlotte - 4.3 Shanying - 4.0 Winston - 5.0

Enjoyed our time wondering around the botanical garden…read more Pictures don't do this place any justice! peaceful, well kept, & worth the visit!

Queen Elizabeth Park is home to the most beautiful views of Vancouver!…read more On a sunny day, it's the perfect setting for a stroll. Gorgeous views, lush greenery, and stunning gardens. Truly one of my favorite spots in the city.

This is a spectacularly beautiful park that is well worth visiting!…read more In the center of the park is the Bloedel Conservatory building which is full of tropical and temperate plants, trees, and birds. There's an admission fee of about 8 dollars but is well worth it.

We couldn't be more pleased with the service and the quality that Higher Ground Gardens delivered…read more Professional, dependable, ethical and environmental, what more could we ask for?!

Christian, Jessica, and his crew have just left us with a new zen garden! They are a wonderful,…read moreprofessional, reliable team. Christian listened to our wants and needs and ran with it. Three days later it was finished. We couldn't be happier and look forward to seeing the yard come to life with flowers in the not to distant future.

A lovely, tranquil park. It was designated as a federal park, and a $1.00/year lease was drawn up…read more It expired in the late 1990's, but has been renewed into perpetuity. Nice trails that lead to an aquarium and a collection of totem poles ( it was too far for me to walk to the totem poles.) There are many giant red cedar trees, plus some quite large chestnut trees. This was stop 5 on the Hop on Hop off bus ride.

The three of us did a Celebrity post shore excursion after our Alaska cruise ended…read more The excursion was to Stanley Park and Granville Island. Our motorcoach tour drove along the Seawall, and included two stops in the Park both offering photo opportunities - 1) totem poles 2) Prospect Point Bike riding is a popular activity in the park. We were told it'd take an hour to traverse the entire park. There's three beaches according to our tour guide, a playground, and outdoor concerts. After an hour or so in the Park, our tour headed to Granville Island.

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.

This is one of the must see things on your visit to Vancouver. It's architecture is Roman Colosseum…read moreinspired and the library is so huge. Not only is the book collection so large but how the interior is laid out. There were all types of chairs. There are sittings areas on the floor, the stairs, the comfy couches, the outdoor garden, meeting rooms. It is a very thoughtful and modern lay out. You can get a nice view of the city skyline and from a particular spot even see the mountains taking you to far away mountains right from the busy city life. There were inspirational labs, recording rooms, opportunities to take classes, meeting rooms, computers with catalogue search and internet. The amenities are just endless.

The Vancouver Public Library Central Branch is such a beautiful building. The architecture is huge…read moreand impressive, and it reminds me so much of the Roman Colosseum. It really stands out in the middle of downtown, and even if you're not someone who usually visits libraries, it's worth going inside to explore. It's big, spacious, and surprisingly peaceful considering how central it is. There are so many books, quiet areas to sit and read, and different floors to wander through. I also love the cafés and places to eat in the middle, between the inside and outside of the structure. The rooftop garden and open areas are also lovely, especially when you want to sit somewhere quiet for a little while. A beautiful, interesting, and peaceful place in the heart of Vancouver. Whether you love books, architecture, or just finding a quiet place in the city, the Central Library is definitely worth visiting.

Awesome job for hedge trimming, very hardworking team, fast and efficient…read more I am very proud to recommend thier amazing job from planting seeds, plants even big trees

My family recently moved into a heritage home with a sizeable yard that had become overgrown and…read moreoverrun with invasive plants. We hired Kathy based on what we read online and boy were we glad we did. She and her team were utterly professional and returned the yard to its former glory more quickly than I thought possible. Along the way, she offered useful suggestions and recommended an arborist to look at an old tree that was ailing. We were particularly impressed by how she would choose to retain existing plants that we didn't want by replanting them in a different part of the garden or trimming them back. Such a pleasure to look at our beautiful "new" yard now.

I recently hired Helpful Home Services for Landscaping Services to revamp my backyard, and I…read morecouldn't be happier with the results. From start to finish, their professionalism and dedication to quality were evident.

From the owner: This year marks our 38th anniversary, claim $500 credit towards your landscape Design,…read moreInstallation, or Maintenance.

I've lived in the neighborhood for 18 years and my family and neighbours have supported them. Not…read morethe cheapest but lots of beautiful plants and accessories. I just learned they don't accept cash anymore. They obviously don't know the neighborhood or their customers. Unfortunately like many of my friends we won't be buying from them anymore unless they change their digital only policy.

Big fan of Figaro's! Connor is great, so pleasant and helpful. They have a fabulous selection of…read moreindoor and outdoor plants. They keep it well stocked for such a small space. The outdoor area is constantly replenished as things sell. They do points which add up to good discounts which help. They are on the pricier side but also have good sales such as the one right now, half off everything as they get ready to close shop for a bit. If you're looking for an indoor statement piece plant, this is the place to go. Hartley, the owner is wonderful.