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VanDusen Botanical Garden

5251 Oak St., Vancouver, British Columbia V6M 4H1, Canada
604-878-9274
Ranked #9 of 168 attractions in Vancouver
4.5 of 5 stars 74 Reviews
Type: Gardens
Activities: Group tours/walking tour, Walking, Viewing wildlife
Description: This beautiful garden has 22 hectares of plants and trees.
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Vancouver, Canada
Senior Contributor
46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

I like coming here... it's so nice and serene.... I just wish it was a little cheaper. I go about once a year... if it was a few dollars less, I may go 2-3 times a year. I just don't feel the sense of value out of it to go more often. More

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Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

It was a great time spent experiencing controlled wilderness. A bit expensive for handicapped perosn who wants to experience the whole garden (need to be on trolley). More

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Vancouver, BC
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

This is a very good garden for the rich man. Unfortunately the price for admission is a bit steep for families and those with regular incomes. If you can find a coupon and can go on a day when they will take it - well worth spending a few hours. More

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Caldwell Idaho
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49 reviews 49 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

The garden is huge, but so very interesting. The maze is a must. More

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Vancouver, Canada
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Springtime or any time at VanDusen is definitely a sight for winter-weary eyes, whether for the gardener who knows plant names or for the walker who wants to stretch his/her legs in one of the most beautiful locations in all of Vancouver. Paths take you around several lakes and weave amongst lush bowers of camellia and magnolia trees and under... More

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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

The Christmas lights are well worth seeing especially for people with children. There are lots of things to see and find all around the location, and of course Santa and his elves hang out there. More

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Orlando, Florida
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

Wow so pretty this is an absolute must if you love to see a really beautiful garden . we took our children everything is begining to blossom and bloom, cant say enough but just go see it for your self its so prett More

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Vancouver
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

Nice place to walk around and take a "time-out". Very peaceful. More

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SF Bay Area
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

My friend and I visited the gardens with hopes of seeing some beautiful blooms. Mother nature has Her own schedule of course, so mid April there were not that many to be seen. In places the grounds were very well kept yet in others, it was a bit sparse and dull. We did not opt to take the guided tour... More

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jmdc1
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

This is a great spot for photographers, from the city views to the outdoor gardens to the indoor tropical gardens. Just lovely! So many different kinds of flowers, trees, and birds....Perfectly blended together, always something in bloom! So clean, all around. Well maintained indeed. This was my first visit, and when I am back in Vancouver I would like to... More

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