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Become a Garden Member - Enjoy the Perks!

Friday, February 16 - Tuesday, December 31

šŸ’šIf your 2024 goal is less screen time and more green time, consider picking up a VBGA membership for the year!

With a membership you can visit VanDusen Garden AND Bloedel Conservatory as often as you like, finding new treasures throughout the seasons.

Every visit reveals something new, and with a membership, you can explore often!

2024 Horticulture Shows & Events

Friday, March 1 - Saturday, November 2

2024 Horticulture Shows & Events

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Birding Tours

Sunday, September 15 - Sunday, September 22 10 am

Join your guide for a leisurely two-hour tour through the Garden to look & listen for the many species of birds that frequent the area while they share their enthusiasm and knowledge of the Garden’s avian inhabitants. Pre-registration is required, tours are free with Garden admission (Members bring your membership card for Garden entry).

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Artists for Conservation Festival

Thursday, September 19 - Sunday, September 22

TheĀ Artists for Conservation FestivalĀ returns to VanDusen Botanical Garden from September 19 to 22. This multi-day nature-themed arts and culture event welcomes visitors of all ages to experience a blend of visual art, cultural performances, workshops, wildlife and art demonstrations, and more.

Included with Garden admission and free for VBGA members.

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Medicine Wheel Ceremony

Sunday, September 22 12.00pm - 3.00pm

Autumn Equinox Medicine Wheel Ceremony
September 22, 12.00pm – 3:00pm

People from varying backgrounds and spiritual traditions are invited to join elders Phil Mechuskosis Lā€™Hirondelle and Gisele Lā€™Hirondelle from ā€˜All My Relations Teachingsā€™ to celebrate and welcome the autumn season.

The Medicine Wheel is a symbol of holistic teachings based on the cycles of nature.

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Harvest Days

Saturday, September 28 - Sunday, October 20

Celebrate the fall season with live music and entertainment, food trucks, crafts, and more! This event takes place on weekends from September 28 to October 20, plus Thanksgiving Monday, October 14.

Included with general admission and FREE for VBGA Members to attend.

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Vancouver Mycological Society: Annual Mushroom Show

Saturday, October 12 10.00am - 5.00pm

Vancouver Mycological Society: Annual Mushroom Show

Location: Floral Hall & Cedar Room, VanDusen Botanical Garden

Time: 10am – 5pm

For more information contact: info@vanmyco.com

*Garden admission not included. BookĀ onlineĀ and save, or purchase at the Admission Desk upon arrival.

Bloom Calendar

Spring

Monday, March 20 2023 - Wednesday, June 21 2023

In spring the Garden is bursting with cheerful rhododendrons, stunning magnolias, delicate cherry blossoms and bloom-full camelliasĀ – Ā to mention a few…

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Summer

Wednesday, June 21 2023 - Friday, September 22 2023

Summer in the Garden featuresĀ vibrant colours and fragrant smells for our visitors to enjoy.

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Fall

Saturday, September 23 2023 - Thursday, December 21 2023

AutumnĀ colours are absolutely stunning at the Garden, and there are plenty of blooms still showing.

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Winter

Thursday, December 21 2023 - Sunday, March 24

The winter Garden features muted colour palettes, stunning silhouettes and a scattering of colour with winter berries and blooms.

 

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