Beyond Stanley Park: Underrated Parks and Green Spaces in Vancouver

Public Gardens

Why not embrace outdoor space and learn something at the same time? Vancouver has plenty of public gardens that offer additional culture and education. Our favourites: the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden (home to beautiful Chinese architecture); adults $14, students $10, children under five are free), the VanDusen Botanical Garden (offers vibrant gardens, guided programming and a European-style hedge maze; adults $11.25, youth $8.50, children $5.75, kids under two are free) and the Nitobe Memorial Garden at the UBC Botanical Garden (complete with a traditional Japanese tea ceremony; prices range depending on whether you want access to the Botanical Garden, Memorial Garden and/or TreeWalk—we recommend all three!).