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plot and a winter green space of off-season bloomers in this 28-hectare complex of
themed gardens. Save time for the attraction's
Greenheart Canopy Walkway
(
www.greenheartcanopywalkway.com
;
adult/child $20/6; 9am-5pm)
, which lifts visitors
17m above the forest floor on a 308m guided eco tour. Walkway tickets are $20 but in-
clude garden entry.
West Side
From the heritage homes of Fairview and the strollable shops of South Granville, this
area gives you several good reasons to visit.
VanDusen Botanical Garden
GARDENS
(
www.vandusengarden.org
; 5251 Oak St; adult/child $10.75/5.75; 9am-9pm; 17)
The city's
favorite ornamental green space, this 22-hectare, 255,000-plant idyll is a web of paths
weaving through many small, specialized gardens: the Rhododendron Walk blazes with
color in spring, while the Korean Pavilion is a focal point for a fascinating Asian collec-
tion. Great views of the Vancouver cityscape add photo-ready vistas. Free tours are
offered daily at 2pm April to October.
Queen Elizabeth Park
PARK
(
www.vancouverparks.ca
; entrance cnr W 33rd Ave & Cambie St; 15)
The city's highest
promontory - it's 167m above sea level and has panoramic views of the mountain-
framed downtown skyscrapers - this 52-hectare park claims to house specimens of every
tree native to Canada. Sports fields, manicured lawns and two formal gardens keep the
locals happy, and you'll likely also see wide-eyed couples posing for their wedding pho-
tos.
If you want to be taken out to the ball game, the park's recently restored Nat Bailey
Stadium is also a popular summer hangout for baseball fans.
Bloedel Conservatory
GARDENS
( 604-257-8584;
www.vancouverparks.ca
;
Queen Elizabeth Park; adult/child $6.50/3.25;
9am-8pm Mon-Fri, 10am-8pm Sat & Sun; 15)
Cresting the hill in Queen Elizabeth Park,
this lovely triodetic domed conservatory - an ideal indoor warm-up spot on a rainy day -
is the area's green-fingered centerpiece. Its climate-controlled zones are home to 500
plant species, many koi carp and dozens of free-flying tropical birds, including parrots
and macaws: ask for a free brochure to help you identify the exotic flora and fauna.
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