Hours update: We’ve moved to off-season hours as of November 1st. UBC Botanical Garden and Nitobe Memorial Garden are open reduced hours and the Greenheart TreeWalk is closed. You can buy tickets on-site at UBC Botanical Garden or book your visit online. Nitobe Memorial Garden is open by donation.

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Christmas Tree Recycling

December 26 – January 9, 10 am-2 pm | Turn your Christmas tree into mulch for the Garden’s paths.


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Wreath Sale 2021

Nov. 24-Dec. 3 new wreaths arriving daily | Don’t miss fresh handcrafted holiday wreaths. Available while supplies last.


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Members’ Sale 2021

Dec 1-5, 2021 @ 10am-3pm | UBC Staff & Faculty and UNA Residents enjoy 25% off select items and 10%


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Shop & Garden Centre

Open for holiday shopping Wednesday through Sunday 10 am to 5 pm. Handmade Wreaths begin arriving daily November 24.


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December in the Garden

As we move into the colder months, December is the perfect time to see some of the evergreens in the


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What Our Visitors Are Saying

Want to know more about the experience of visiting our locations? Here’s what our visitors have to say.


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Hortline Celebrates 40+ Years of Helping Gardeners

Hortline co-founder David Tarrant and current Chair Ronda Tuyp share the Hortline’s fascinating history and value to the plant-loving community.


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Vancouver Trees App

Your go-to resource for information on cultivated trees in the Metro Vancouver area.


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