Private Tour: Gardens of Vancouver

Spend a half-day in Vancouver's wonderful gardens on this private and personalized tour. Beauty, drama and history! This tour is ideal for the horticultural enthusiast or any admirer of natural beauty.

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   Queen Elizabeth Park

   30 min

   Queen Elizabeth Park is a spectacular 52 hectare (130-acre) city park, with wonderful views of the city, sea and surrounding mountains. It is located on top of Little Mountain, approximately 125 metres above sea level and is a former quarry dug in the beginning of the twentieth century to provide building materials for the city. Amazingly this site has been transformed into gardens containing lawns, flowers and trees from around the world.

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   VanDusen Botanical Garden

   30 min

   VanDusen Botanical Garden is a 55-acre oasis in the heart of Vancouver with over 7,500 plant species and varieties from around the world! Spot and photograph local wildlife, find your way through an Elizabethan hedge maze, unwind in a serene setting, dine on the patios of Truffles Cafe or Shaughnessy Restaurant, or browse the garden-themed gift shop. VanDusen has something for everyone to enjoy!

3. 3

   Dr. Sun Yat-sen Classical Chinese Garden

   30 min

   The Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is the first Chinese or "scholars" garden built outside of China, and is located in our Chinatown. Fascinating example of the many stunning differences between western and Asian gardening concepts. The mandate of the garden is to "maintain and enhance the bridge of understanding between Chinese and western cultures, promote Chinese culture generally and be an integral part of the local community."

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   Bloedel Conservatory

   30 min

   The Bloedel Conservatory is the lush, domed tropical paradise at the top of Queen Elizabeth Park — the highest point in the city of Vancouver. It is fulled with tropical plants and free flying exotic birds.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• After arriving in Vancouver, please call 1 888 671 9523 to check in.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.