Menu
Travel the botanical world in this unique, 55 acre (22 hectare) collection, right in the heart of Vancouver, BC.
Explore VanDusen Botanical Garden, an inspiring 55 acre outdoor oasis with over 7,500 plant species and varieties. Spot and photograph local wildlife, enjoy the hedge maze with the kids and relax in a serene setting located in the heart of Vancouver. Bring a picnic or dine on the patios of Shaughnessy Restaurant or Truffles Café. Don’t forget to visit the award-winning visitor centre and browse the gift shop.
Founded in 1976, and recently relocated to the new Visitor Centre, the Yosef Wosk Library and Resource Centre is the largest public access botanical and horticultural library in western Canada.
The library’s collection focuses on gardening in British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest, and covers a wide range of topics including gardening techniques, selecting and growing ornamental plants, native floras from around the world, vegetable and herb gardening, pruning and training, North American ethnobotany, butterfly gardening, native plant gardening, flower arrangement, plant hunters, garden history, pests and diseases, garden design, gardens to visit, horticulture in urban environments, botany and plant ecology, plant conservation, literature in the garden, garden art, organic gardening, environmental science and much more.
Learn more about the Yosef Wosk Library on their website.
CONNECT WITH
VanDusen Botanical Garden
 |  |  |  |  |
 | 604-257-8335 |
 |
Hours
Open daily from 10am to 5pm.
See website for daily/seasonal hours of operation.
Features and Highlights
Events, Rentals, Hours and rates, Directions, Where to eat, Family activities, Membership, Bloom calendar
Getting Here
5251 Oak Street (at W. 37th)
Vancouver, BC
V6M 4H1
Region: Vancouver Coast and Mountains
Plan your trip – Explore British Columbia's Gardens
Let us help you plan your perfect British Columbia visit—we'll show you the most beautiful Gardens to visit and other points of interest along the way.
