VanDusen Botanical Garden

VanDusen Botanical Garden Considered one of the top ten public gardens in North America, VanDusen Botanical Garden is a scenic living museum of plants collected from around the world.
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A living museum of plants, this spectacular 22-hectare (55-acre) is considered one of North America’s top ten public gardens. Botanical gardens such as VanDusen play an important role in preserving the planet’s bio-diversity by protecting and propagating many rare and endangered species. Vancouver’s location in a temperate rain forest offers a unique mild climate that allows for the cultivation of

more than 11,500 accessioned plants representing more than 8,000 taxa (plant families) and 255,000 individual plants from around the world. Our plant collections represent ecosystems that range from tropical South Africa, to the Himalayas, to the South America and the Mediterranean, across Canada’s Boreal forests and Great Plains to plants native to our own Pacific Northwest. The Garden’s design features displays of plants in picturesque landscape settings. Art and science unite in our collections as specific garden areas are planted to illustrate botanical relationships, such as the Rhododendron Walk, or geographical origins, as in the Sino-Himalayan Garden. In summer 2011 the Garden opened its new Visitor Centre. Designed by internationally renowned architects Busby, Perkins + Will, the Visitor Centre was one of the first buildings in Canada to pursue the Living Building Challenge standard, and is Living Building Challenge Petal Certified.

The response to the Climate Adaptation Fund over these past few weeks has been so deeply moving. 💚 Hearing your stories,...
09/03/2026

The response to the Climate Adaptation Fund over these past few weeks has been so deeply moving. 💚

Hearing your stories, from childhood walks here with your grandparents to quiet moments finding peace under the redwoods, is a beautiful reminder of what this Garden means to us all.

Because of this wonderful community, we're off to a wonderful start toward the $1M goal. There is still a long path ahead, but seeing our community step up for these 55 acres brings so much hope for the future.

If you're able to help today, your gift directly protects the space you love:
🌱 $35 plants seeds for new climate-hardy species
🌿 $60 provides extra care for delicate young seedlings
🌳 $250 brings in experts to help protect the oldest, most iconic trees

Every gift you give is a seed planted for tomorrow, ensuring VanDusen remains your vibrant, peaceful sanctuary for generations to come. Thank you for caring so deeply and helping this Garden thrive!

🔗 Support today: https://bit.ly/vbga-donation

08/30/2026

Today, we celebrate 51 years of VanDusen Botanical Garden 🌱
 
For generations, the Garden has been a place to wander, to pause, and to make memories. Thank you for being part of our community and continuing to grow with us. 💚

Here's to 51 years of growing, blooming, and bringing people together. 🌱 Garden Members, thank you for being part of our...
08/27/2026

Here's to 51 years of growing, blooming, and bringing people together. 🌱

Garden Members, thank you for being part of our story. Come celebrate on August 29 & 30 for Member Appreciation Days! Enjoy a weekend filled with exclusive perks:

🎟️ Bring 1 friend for FREE to VanDusen and Bloedel
☕ Complimentary light refreshments at VanDusen
🌳 Member-exclusive early access at VanDusen from 8–9 am
🤝🏻 Bring a Friend Membership Promotion – 10% savings for your friend
🛍️ End of Summer Sale at the VanDusen Gift Shop

*No pre-booking required. See terms and conditions and learn more: https://bit.ly/august-member-days2026

Hundreds of plants at VanDusen are showing early signs of climate stress, with rising temperatures and new pests threate...
08/22/2026

Hundreds of plants at VanDusen are showing early signs of climate stress, with rising temperatures and new pests threatening entire groves.

Through our $1M climate adaptation plan, we are taking immediate action:
🌲 Restorative pruning and early disease removal
🌱 Planting species that can withstand heat and drought
🍁 Diversifying vulnerable areas like our iconic maples

Your support makes this work possible. Donate today to ensure the Garden remains a thriving, resilient sanctuary for generations to come: https://bit.ly/vbga-donation

08/18/2026

Today’s harvest is headed to the birds at Bloedel Conservatory! 🦜 [Ep. 2]

The Learning Garden is full of fresh vegetables — lettuce, carrots, beets, zucchini, and their favourite snap pea pods. Thanks to our summer campers, we’ve made our very first delivery to Bloedel!

What else is in the dirt? Find out next! 🔜

This morning ➡️ now 👀🪷 A sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) has bloomed at the Garden and will only last for a day or two!L...
08/17/2026

This morning ➡️ now 👀

🪷 A sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) has bloomed at the Garden and will only last for a day or two!

Look for this striking aquatic plant near the Stone Garden, where its flowers rise above large, water-repellent leaves.

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5251 Oak Street
Vancouver, BC
V6M4H1

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+16042578463

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