When visiting Vancouver, you may want to visit the many beautiful gardens in the area. This is a great opportunity to learn some of the history of the area, become emerged in the nature of the city, and learn a great deal. The gardens are usually cost very little to visit and are sometimes free which is refreshing in today’s economy and makes for a wonderful family outing. In order to navigate yourself among the gardens, be sure to secure you rental car. This will allow you to see and experience the most!

The top garden in the Greater Vancouver are is called the Van Dusen Gardens. This is considered to be the largest and most extensive garden in the area. This is a popular destination for people of all ages and seems to be a favorite pastime.

Perhaps the second most popular garden is Queen Elizabeth Park. This garden offers a tour that is absolutely free and a great place for families with children. There are many interesting birds flying around in the Bloedel Conservatory. The experience is sure to be relaxing, enjoyable, and educational.

The other most popular gardens of the Greater Vancouver area include the Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden, the UBC Botanical Garden, the Nitobe Memorial Garden, and the Park and Tilford Gardens. Many of these gardens are Japanese in style and incorporate beautiful and unique water features. In addition, consider taking a trip to the Minter Gardens which are about an hour east of Vancouver. While the drive is a bit long, it is definitely worth it!