Vancouver Beaches, Parks & Gardens
Take advantage of the city's gorgeous geography and enjoy the Vancouver beaches, parks and gardens with insider tips on where to go, what to do, and what not to miss.
VanDusen Botanical Garden
The VanDusen Botanical Garden is a botanical oasis in the heart of Vancouver, with 255,000 plants from around the world, lily-pad covered ponds, tranquil walkways, and an old-fashioned hedge maze.
The VanDusen Botanical Garden is a botanical oasis in the heart of Vancouver, with 255,000 plants from around the world, lily-pad covered ponds, tranquil walkways, and an old-fashioned hedge maze.
Queen Elizabeth Park
Queen Elizabeth Park is one of Vancouver's most beautiful public spaces. Home to the Bloedel Floral Conservatory, gorgeously-landscaped quarry gardens, fabulous scenic vistas, dancing fountains, and 1,500-tree arboretum, the park is one of the city's premiere outdoor destinations.
Queen Elizabeth Park is one of Vancouver's most beautiful public spaces. Home to the Bloedel Floral Conservatory, gorgeously-landscaped quarry gardens, fabulous scenic vistas, dancing fountains, and 1,500-tree arboretum, the park is one of the city's premiere outdoor destinations.
Kitsilano Beach
Kitsilano Beach is one of Vancouver's most popular beaches. On hot summer days, it’s packed with sunbathers, swimmers, beach volleyball players, Frisbee players, and sand-castle makers. It's also home to the awesome Kits Pool.
Kitsilano Beach is one of Vancouver's most popular beaches. On hot summer days, it’s packed with sunbathers, swimmers, beach volleyball players, Frisbee players, and sand-castle makers. It's also home to the awesome Kits Pool.
Vanier Park
Located on the water and facing downtown, Vanier Park is one of Vancouver's most scenic locations. Minutes from Kitsilano Beach, it's also home to the Vancouver Museum and the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre.
Located on the water and facing downtown, Vanier Park is one of Vancouver's most scenic locations. Minutes from Kitsilano Beach, it's also home to the Vancouver Museum and the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre.
Fairview / South Granville Neighbourhood Parks
Fairview's neighbourhood parks include parks along the waters of False Creek, great places to walk the dog or play tennis, and pretty green places for relaxing outdoors.
Fairview's neighbourhood parks include parks along the waters of False Creek, great places to walk the dog or play tennis, and pretty green places for relaxing outdoors.
Stanley Park
Covering over 400 hectares (1000 acres) and located just off downtown Vancouver’s West End, Stanley Park is a world-class attraction and a fantastic outdoor resource for residents.
Covering over 400 hectares (1000 acres) and located just off downtown Vancouver’s West End, Stanley Park is a world-class attraction and a fantastic outdoor resource for residents.
Vancouver Beaches
Vancouver’s beaches are one of our most prized possessions. Learn about all nine, including the eight coastal beaches and Trout Lake, at the Vancouver Park Board’s Beaches home page. The site has information on facilities, life guards, weddings on the beach, and more.
Vancouver’s beaches are one of our most prized possessions. Learn about all nine, including the eight coastal beaches and Trout Lake, at the Vancouver Park Board’s Beaches home page. The site has information on facilities, life guards, weddings on the beach, and more.
Vancouver Parks and Gardens
Find information on any park in Vancouver—from Stanley Park to the park closest to your house—including hours of operation, facilities, and amenities. The Vancouver Park Board’s Parks and Gardens’ home page is also a portal to the official sites for Stanley Park, Queen Elizabeth Park, Bloedel Floral Conservatory, VanDusen Botanical Garden, and Hastings Park.
Find information on any park in Vancouver—from Stanley Park to the park closest to your house—including hours of operation, facilities, and amenities. The Vancouver Park Board’s Parks and Gardens’ home page is also a portal to the official sites for Stanley Park, Queen Elizabeth Park, Bloedel Floral Conservatory, VanDusen Botanical Garden, and Hastings Park.
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
One of Vancouver Chinatown’s landmarks, the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is an authentic representation of Chinese gardens from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The first such garden created outside of China, the site is a lovely spot for meditation and contemplation.
One of Vancouver Chinatown’s landmarks, the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is an authentic representation of Chinese gardens from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The first such garden created outside of China, the site is a lovely spot for meditation and contemplation.
Vancouver's Community Gardens
Located on city park land but organized through neighbourhood groups, Vancouver's community gardens are little pieces of horticultural heaven for urban gardeners. Use the Vancouver Park Board's Community Gardens page to find the garden closest to you.
Located on city park land but organized through neighbourhood groups, Vancouver's community gardens are little pieces of horticultural heaven for urban gardeners. Use the Vancouver Park Board's Community Gardens page to find the garden closest to you.