A sprawling Shaughnessy garden of themed displays—hedge maze, rose garden, heritage plants—linked by winding paths through recreated ecosystems. Widely ranked among the world's best.
“The VanDusen Botanical Garden... is rated one of the best in the world.”
– Time Out
Fodor's
"An Elizabethan maze, a formal rose garden, a meditation garden, and a collection of Canadian heritage plants are among the many themed displays at this 55-acre site." Full review
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Extremely wheelchair accessible.
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The city's favorite green space, this 22-hectare, 255,000-plant idyll is a web of paths weaving through many small, specialized gardens." Full review
Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"A genuine feat of horticultural showmanship, it offers a series of theme gardens and huge outdoor sculptures." Full review
Afar Magazine
"This 22-hectare green space in the Shaughnessy neighborhood is an assemblage of stylized gardens with connecting paths." Full review
Frommer's
"This lush, 22-hectare (54-acre) garden concentrates on whole ecosystems...the gardeners at VanDusen attempt to re-create the plant life of a number of different environments. " Full review
National Geographic
"In the winter you should enjoy free skating at Robson Square and check out the Festival of Lights at VanDusen Botanical Garden"
Experts' Choice Award 
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
Frommer's
National Geographic
