This was the perfect spot to reconnect as a couple as well as a mental reset…read more The walk through the gardens calms your soul while igniting your inner child. Don't miss your chance to walk through a Hedge Maze either.

Extremely outdated review, but we came here during our visit to Vancouver a few years ago, and this…read moreplace was stunning. My phone has been "reminding" me of my memories, so I figured I'd review a few places I owed reviews for lol. Lots of trees and blooming flowers in the spring time. Great place for exploring and checking out some beautiful scenery while in the area. It's not a huge place, and can be done within a couple of hours, but definitely worth a 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.

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.

Higher Ground dug and planted a beautiful garden in our backyard. Then they filled all the pots in…read moreour front yard with gorgeous annuals that I never could have done on my own. They also planted more perennials in the front garden and took out bushes that were too big and spreading and replaced them with more appropriate bushes. They were on time always and very efficient. Christian is very upbeat and never made me feel bad about any gardening mistakes that I had made on my own. Higher Ground is extremely easy to deal with and very creative especially since I only have a small but now beautiful space. I love my garden both in the front and backyard!

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.

If you're en route to Vancouver, you seriously can't miss Stanley Park…read more We rented bikes (there are a ton of bike shops around) and did the loop. It's a 5.6-mile paved loop that takes you along the seawall. The estimate is around 1-2 hours, but we made a ton of stops along the way. This park is HUGE and there's so much to see. It was the most beautiful way to unplug and sightsee.

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.

It pretty cool here. A bit run down & a few sketchy characters hiding about…read more I bet it once was do pretty in here! Very interesting spot!

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.

vancouver public library is a wealth of information and resources for the community, housed in a…read morestriking building designed to resemble a modern day coliseum. the library provides accessible services to help ensure everyone can use the space comfortably, along with social services and community support resources. it also regularly features events such as talks, workshops, and activities for different age groups. the architecture is organized across several levels. the lower level is currently under construction. level 2 contains the main entrance, information desk, children's collection, library card services, and borrowing services. level 3 focuses on digital creativity, featuring the inspiration lab. this space provides free access to soundproof recording studios, including three sound booths for small groups and the larger terry mcbride recording studio for video and photography. to use these, you can book a session online up to two weeks in advance with your library card, allowing for a maximum of three hours per day. level 4 has collections related to business, cookbooks, esl, and fashion. level 5 is a quiet floor with newspapers and magazines available. level 6 holds dvds, music cds, and spoken word materials. level 7 includes special collections and human resources. level 8 features meeting rooms, a reading room, an eating area, temporary exhibit space, the family theatre, and several outdoor patios for fresh air while you work. level 9 includes additional meeting rooms and a very nice rooftop garden that serves as a great escape with a panoramic view of the city skyline. this green space is even equipped with solar panels that help power the ninth floor. beyond books, the library hosts a musical instrument lending library. you can borrow a variety of instruments free of charge for up to three weeks, including acoustic and electric guitars, violins, ukuleles, and keyboards. to borrow one, simply check the library catalogue to see if it is available and visit the service desk at the central library. inside the building, there are also several convenient services and businesses, including a td machine, blenz coffee, a convenience store, gift store, dental clinic, bike shop, and onigiri ya. together, these resources make the library a welcoming and useful place to study, learn, and spend time.

If I lived here, I'd go to the library at least twice a week (unlike now, where I only check out…read moreebooks online, and go in once every two years when they make me verify my residency). What an incredible resource for the citizens of Vancouver! We had a long layover so we explored every single floor of this library. There were so many computer stations if you needed to do work online, but also so many little nooks with comfy seating to settle down in with a good book. The rooftop had an incredible view of downtown Vancouver, and the atrium was nice and warm. There was currently an "electronic concert" going on where there were chairs set up so people could listen to recordings played over the speakers in the atrium. I thought it was a really neat way to get the community together to listen, discuss, and engage with one another.

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.