Queen Elizabeth ParkTransformed from an ugly stone quarry in the 1950s, the
exquisite Queen Elizabeth Park in Vancouver now boasts lush gardens
bursting with flowers, live theatre, the Bloedel Floral
Conservatory, a restaurant, a Pitch and Putt course and much more.
The park receives about six million visitors annually who come to
enjoy a 360 degree view of Vancouver from its highest point, 505
feet (167m) above sea level. The Bloedel Floral Conservatory, with
its characteristic geodesic dome, is home to over 100 species of
tropical birds that roam free in the area, as well as hundreds of
species of exotic plants and flowers. Other highlights of the park
include the Quarry Garden, J. Seward Johnson's sculpture "The Photo
Session," the Lions Clock and the arboretum, with its fine examples
of indigenous trees from across Canada. Spring is an excellent time
to visit the park as it becomes a riot of colour, with white and
pink cherry blossoms and all sorts of flowers displaying their
finest.
Address: Cambie Street at West 33rd Avenue
Website:
www.city.vancouver.bc.ca/Parks/parks/queenelizabeth
Email: pbcomment@vancouver.ca
Telephone: (604) 257 8400
Transportation: Bus to Main Street at 33rd Avenue
Opening Time: Park open daily, from 9am to 5pm. Conservatory open
daily, from 10am to 5pm
Admission: Admission to the park itself is free, but some
attractions within the park have admission fees. The Bloedel
Conservatory is C$5 for adults, and C$2.50 for children |
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