We are partially open today, February 5th 2025. For the safety of our visitors and staff, only the Asian Garden is open due snow and icy conditions. Please wear appropriate footwear and stay on the paths. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience.
November 1 to December 22; January 9-April 1
Open at a reduced rate of $5 Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Closed annually November to March
March 1 to December 22
Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Closed annually January & February.
November 1 to December 22; January 9-April 1
Open at a reduced rate of $5 Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Please check back the week of your visit to confirm our hours. We occasionally open late due to special events.
UBC Botanical Garden
Nitobe Memorial Garden
Getting Here
By Car
From downtown, take West 4th, 10th or 16th Avenue to UBC. From the airport, take SW Marine Drive northbound to UBC. We are located on the west side of SW Marine Drive.
Please note that the entrance indicated on Google Maps is inaccurate. The entrance to the Garden and visitor parking is located parallel to Stadium Road. Please see image below.
By Transit
There are two buses that stop near UBC Botanical Garden. The #R4 41st Ave bus stops on West 16th Avenue near University Hill High School. From there it is a 15-minute walk to the Garden. The #68 UBC Exchange campus shuttle stops on Stadium Road, opposite the Garden, and returns to the UBC trolley loop on University Boulevard. For complete bus schedules and routes, please call Translink at 604.953.3333 or visit translink.ca.
Route from #R4 41st Ave to UBC Botanical Garden:
Route from UBC Botanical Garden to #68 UBC Exchange:
*Note: #68 Lower Mall does not stop on Stadium Road at SW Marine Drive.
Nitobe Memorial Garden can also be accessed via the #68 UBC Exchange bus northbound (Stop #59125) on NW Marine Drive, or southbound (Stop #61424) on West Mall.
UBC Exchange Construction Update. Last updated July 8, 2019.
By Taxi
Call MacLures Cabs at 604.683.6666, Black Top & Checker Cabs at 604.731.1111 or Yellow Cabs at 604.681.1111 to arrange for a taxi.
Parking
**New parking charges now in effect by UBC Parking.** New parking rates are as follows:
1 hour: $1.50
All day (until midnight): $6.00
To find more rates per duration and pay for your parking, please visit the Honk Mobile app.