The UBC Botanical Garden is taking efforts to make the place more visitor-accessible - though it is primarily a curation of plant species. I was amazed by the giant creepers that choke the life out of some of the conifers, the espalier fruit trees around the food garden, the magical vibes of the psychic garden and the beauty of the... More

The UBC Botanical gardens are some of the most stunning places to explore if you are a horticulturalist or just and avid gardener who can appreciate the placement of numerous plantings. This is a real learning opportunity when you take the time to explore this wonderful facility

A great place and even greater when the sun shines. The annual plant sales are a real draw. Perfect stroll on a summer's evening.

This is one of the best view of the ocean and mountains in Vancouver, and it is all seen from a beautiful rose garden! Best visited between May and September.

The tree top walk on suspension bridges is fantastic. We had a great guide. An opportunity to see the west coast forest from a different angle. The rest of the botanical garden is nice, not as great as Van Dusen gardens but still a good visit.

Lovely place and wonderful garden! From the top of the garden you can see all the mountains! Amazing!

This is more a working Botanical Garden than say Van Dusen Garden or Buchart Garden in Victoria. Excellent coverage of plants from native BC ecosystems. Bring a copy of "Plants of Coastal British Columbia" or get it at the gift shop. It's by McKinnon and Pojar - a classic BC field guide. Open the covers and have at it -... More

The picture for the Botanical Garden is in fact the rose garden on top of the rose garden parkade. The Botanical Garden is always a good place to visit, but is most spectacular in the spring when all the rhododendrons are in flower.

Well, we've been to much better looking botanical gardens. The UBC Botanical Garden is not well organized, the paths are gravel or woodchips, so it's not a good idea to be there after a rainy day. There are no much flowers either. We went there because we had a coupon and were curious to check it out. But if you... More