The 24th Annual Winter Solstice Lantern Festival returns to Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden on December 21 after a yearlong break! Produced in partnership with the Secret Lantern Society, the lantern festival transforms the Garden into an illuminated wonderland with hundreds of handmade lanterns, live music, light installations, and aromatic tea. 冬天来了！ 温哥华的中山公园(Dr. Sun […]
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Experience VanDusen Festival of Lights, a magical winter wonderland with over one million lights decorating 15 acres of VanDusen Botanical Garden from December 1st to January 7th. Get swept away on a Parisian musical experience as the ride gently spins you around the world at VanDusen Festival of Lights. Snap, share, and tag your photos […]
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When the colours of the leaves turn from lush green to shades of gold, you know it is time to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden! On October 6, the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival returns bigger and better with a special focus on the four arts of Chinese scholars: […]
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Autumn Foliage hotspots near Victoria, BC: As the warm summer evenings of Vancouver Island and the BC mainland inevitably give way to the cool and often downright frosty nights of autumn in British Columbia, the leaves of broad leaf maple, oak, poplar, dogwood, liquidambar, alder, and various ornamentals turn from their various shades of green […]
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Why Buy Mom Flowers When You Can Give Her A Garden? This Mother’s Day, bring mom for a walk through the 55-acre, VanDusen Botanical Garden and experience a spectacular display of rhododendrons, azaleas, dogwoods and lilacs! Pick up lunch at Truffles Café and enjoy live music in the garden, make a reservation to dine at […]
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Ice skate through holiday trees, take a selfie with a snowman and enjoy your favourite holiday tunes with friends and family at the West End’s Winter Wonderland. Regular ice rink admission applies, for more information visit http://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/rink-fees-and-passes.aspx Open daily 11:00am to 3:00pm December 24 to 26 11:00am to 5:00pm Looking for a holiday party destination? […]
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Experience VanDusen Festival of Lights, a magical winter wonderland with over one million lights decorating VanDusen Botanical Garden open from December 1 to January 2. This year we’ve expanded the show to include a new carousel and all entry tickets include a free ride! Stroll with friends and family through interactive themed areas, enjoy the […]
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With the holiday season just around the corner, what better time to broaden your entertaining toolkit with some botanical cocktails? Cole Benoit will discuss botanicals you can grow in your home garden for cocktails, and ideas for using and preserving them for optimal flavour. We’ll sample cocktails made with winter inspired botanical ingredients and locally […]
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Don’t miss our annual sale of beautiful fresh holiday wreaths, handcrafted by our Friends of the Garden. Starts Wednesday, November 23rd. Also, are you a member? Our annual Members’ Sale is here – Saturday, November 26th! Get 25% off at Shop in the Garden. Want to learn how to make a wreath of your own? […]
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Roseline Sturdy Amphitheatre A modern terraced setting, with a beautifully patinaed rammed-earth wall, provides an exquisite space for your ceremony. The Roseline Sturdy Amphitheatre with its tiered seating has capacity for up to 225 people. Main Lawn Our largest available venue with a capacity for over 250 people, the Main Lawn is the ideal space […]
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