2022 Horticulture Shows & Events
Tuesday, March 1 - Saturday, December 312022 Horticulture Shows & Events
Learn MoreEvents, Flora and Courses
Public art, lectures, seasonal blooms, family adventures and courses — there is always something happening at VanDusen. See what’s on now and coming up soon.
Shaughnessy Restaurant x VanDusen Botanical Garden Promo
Sunday, May 1 - Tuesday, May 31Present your VanDusen admission receipt or valid VBGA membership card from May 1 to May 31, 2022, (not valid Mother’s Day weekend) to access exclusive, garden-inspired menu items with fresh ingredients from VanDusen Botanical Garden.
Learn MoreChirigir-e Paper Art by Leanne Lai
Monday, May 16 - Wednesday, August 24Chirigir-e Paper Art at VanDusen Library’s Roberta Mickelson Gallery is a cross section of paintings from artist and musician Leanne Lai.
Twenty-one years ago, she began learning a Japanese artform called Chigiri-e—using hand-dyed paper (washi) to make pictures—and has studied under several masters in Taiwan.
View a selection of her paintings at VanDusen Library’s Roberta Mickelson Gallery until August 24, 2022. (Open Monday – Wednesday 10am – 3pm).
Read more about Leanne here!
VanDusen Presents: Spring Strings
Saturday, May 28 - Sunday, May 29SOLD OUT
A contemporary cello concert by Low Strung.
Join us for an afternoon cello concert on the Great Lawn on May 28 & 29!
Low Strung, a classically-trained cello group from Yale University, will be performing rock and pop songs by artists ranging from Beyoncé and Lady Gaga to Queen and the Beatles.
Learn MorePenjing Exhibition & Sale
Saturday, May 28 - Sunday, May 29The Chinese Penjing Society of Canada Exhibition & Sale takes place May 28 & 29 in the Floral Hall and Cedar Room at VanDusen Botanical Garden.
Opening Hours: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Entrance: $5.00/Family of 5 or $2.00/Person
For more information contact: Ayton Ho at hoentltd@gmail.com or 604-818-8810.
Medicine Wheel Ceremony
Sunday, June 19 12.00pm - 3.00pmThe Medicine Wheel is a symbol of holistic teachings based on the cycles of nature. People from varying backgrounds and spiritual traditions are invited to gather to celebrate the beginning of a new season in a beautiful outdoors setting at VanDusen Botanical Garden.
Drumming, singing, and prayers will be shared. The ceremony concludes with a potluck/sharing of food (optional).
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