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Welcome to the Garden
Whether you’re visiting for a peaceful walk, a family outing, or you’re on a mission to learn more about plants and conservation, there’s something for everyone at UBC Botanical Garden. We invite you to explore, connect with nature, and enjoy the multi-sensory experience.
Garden Hours
We welcome visitors on Tuesdays through Sundays. Please note seasonal variations and check for updates before your visit.
Pricing
Admission prices vary by season. All proceeds support our conservation, research, and education programs.
Getting Here
UBC Botanical Garden is located on the Vancouver campus of the University of British Columbia. We’re easy to reach by car, transit, or taxi, with parking available on site.
Things to Do
From serene strolls to thrilling treetop adventures, there’s something here for every visitor to enjoy.
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Nitobe Memorial Garden
Wander through one of North America’s most authentic Japanese gardens, a serene space for reflection and cultural harmony.
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GreenHeart TreeWalk
Walk among the treetops on our 310-metre canopy walkway, offering breathtaking forest views and fresh perspectives on biodiversity.
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Cultivara Tree Tours
Join our expert-led tours to uncover the stories behind the unique trees and global plant collections thriving across the garden.
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Join guided experiences that reveal the garden’s living collections, conservation stories, and research in action.
Before You Visit
Prepare for your visit with helpful tips, accessibility information, and nearby attractions to make the most of your day.
FAQs
Find quick answers to the most common visitor questions about tickets, hours, accessibility, and more.
View All FAQsYou can purchase your ticket in-person or online here.
UBC Botanical Garden is committed to providing a comfortable experience for all.
For guests with accessibility and mobility challenges, there will be accessible pathways marked throughout the David C. Lam Asian Garden. A limited number of benches will also be available throughout the Garden for guest needs.
Please email us at garden.admissions@ubc.ca or call 604.822.4208 for more information on accessibility at the Garden and to notify us about your accessibility needs. We will do our best to ensure that we provide the best experience possible when you visit.
The Garden is a tobacco-free environment. Smoking and tobacco products are not allowed on Garden property, including all buildings, grounds, restrooms and parking lots.
Please see here for our return policy.
If you have additional questions with purchasing, transferring or cancelling tickets, please contact garden.admissions@ubc.ca or call 604-822-3928. Someone will contact you within the business hours of 10:00am – 4:30pm.
You are welcome to take photos for your personal use. Commercial photography is prohibited without prior consent. Please email garden.bookings@ubc.ca for instructions and guidelines. All photography requests should be directed to our Photography & Filming department.
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Other than service dogs, the Garden is a pet-free zone. Kindly leave your pets at home as it is dangerous to leave any pets in the car and our parking lot does not offer any shade.
Paid parking in effect by UBC Parking. Please visit UBC Parking for more info and to pay online.
Yes you are welcome to bring food and have a picnic at the Garden. We also have a Garden Cafe that serves coffee, drinks, snacks and ice cream. Please be mindful and sit in designated seating areas in order to preserve our collections.
No. Nitobe Memorial Garden is a separate garden located at 1895 Lower Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, about a 20 minute walk from the Botanical Garden.
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