Membership
When you become a member, you’ll enjoy unlimited daily admission and express entry to the 55-acre forest and garden oasis at VanDusen Botanical Garden AND the lush tropical paradise of Bloedel Conservatory (atop Queen Elizabeth Park), plus so much more.
Members enjoy discounts at the Garden gift shop, select special events, educational classes and programs, and nature camps for kids; and partner discounts at the Garden cafe, Shaughnessy Restaurant and local businesses and garden centres.
Membership Categories and Fees at a Glance
Prices subject to GST (5%)
| Category | Fee (1 Year) |
| ADULT (19+ years) | $53 |
| DUAL ADULT (2 Adults) | $95 |
| SENIOR (65+) | $42 |
| DUAL SENIOR | $76 |
| YOUTH (15-18) | $37 |
| ADULT or SENIOR + 1 CHILD (1 Adult and 1 Child/Youth, 5-12) | $64 |
| ADULT or SENIOR + 2 CHILDREN (1 Adult and 2 Child/Youth, 5-12) | $81 |
| 2 ADULTS or SENIORS + CHILDREN (2 Adults and children aged 5-12) | $112 |
| PREMIUM (1 Adult + 1 guest daily, any age) | $150 |
| PATRON | Unlimited |
Please note: Memberships are nontransferable and nonrefundable and cannot be put on hold during the membership term, however, may be upgraded within 30 days of the purchase date. Please see below for detailed terms and conditions.
ADULT: $53 (1 year)
Unlimited entry to VanDusen Botanical Garden and Bloedel Conservatory for 1 designated passholder (19 to 64 years).
DUAL ADULT: $95 (1 year)
Unlimited entry to VanDusen Botanical Garden and Bloedel Conservatory for 2 designated pass holders (19 to 64 years).
SENIOR: $42 (1 year)
Unlimited entry to VanDusen Botanical Garden and Bloedel Conservatory for 1 designated passholder (age 65+).
ℹ Save 20% on the Adult rate.
DUAL SENIOR: $76 (1 year)
Unlimited entry to VanDusen Botanical Garden and Bloedel Conservatory for 2 designated passholders (age 65+).
ℹ Save 20% on the Adult rate.
YOUTH: $37 (1 year)
Unlimited entry to VanDusen Botanical Garden and Bloedel Conservatory for 1 designated passholder (Age 13 – 18).
ℹ Save 30% on the Adult rate.
ADULT or SENIOR + 1 CHILD: $64.00 (1 year)
Unlimited entry to VanDusen Botanical Garden and Bloedel Conservatory for 1 designated passholder (age 19 +) and 1 child or grandchild between the ages of 5 to 12 years.
ADULT or SENIOR + 2 CHILDREN: $81.00 (1 year)
Unlimited entry to VanDusen Botanical Garden and Bloedel Conservatory for 1 designated passholder (age 19 +) and 2 children or grandchildren between the ages of 5 to 12 years.
DUAL ADULT or SENIOR + Children: $112.00 (1 year)
Unlimited entry to VanDusen Botanical Garden and Bloedel Conservatory for 2 designated passholders (age 19 +) and all accompanying children or grandchildren between the ages of 5 to 12 years.
ℹ Not valid for daycare or school groups.
PREMIUM: $150.00 (1 year)
Unlimited entry to VanDusen Botanical Garden and Bloedel Conservatory for 1 designated pass holder (age 19+), plus one accompanying guest of any age admitted free each day.
ℹ Senior and Youth discounts do not apply.
PATRON:
Help VanDusen and Bloedel flourish by becoming a Patron of the Gardens.
This newly created membership level includes a charitable donation which will enhance botanical collections, improve education, and ensure the Gardens will thrive for future generations. Patrons enjoy all the benefits of regular membership, and more. Enquire at the membership desk or click below to become a patron today.
Some conditions apply. Please see below for detailed terms and conditions
- Unlimited entry to VanDusen Botanical Garden and Bloedel Conservatory
- Express entry when you scan your valid membership card
- Discounts on educational classes and programs for adults and families
- Discounts and priority registration on nature camps for kids*
- 10% discount on regular priced items in the VanDusen Garden and Bloedel Conservatory Gift Shops*
- 10% discount at the Garden Cafe at VanDusen Botanical Garden.*
- 25% discount on food items at Shaughnessy Restaurant. *
- Free or discounted tickets for select special events such as the Harvest Days or Festival of Lights
- Membership with the Vancouver Botanical Gardens ASsociation
- Discounts at select garden centres and nurseries
- Discounts at select Wild Birds Unlimited stores*
- Free digital magazine subscription to Better Homes & Gardens
- Free borrowing privileges at the Yosef Wosk Library and Resource Centre at VanDusen—the largest botanical and horticultural library in Western Canada!
- The Great Garden Adventure Booklet – Free for families! Download here.
Terms & Conditions
- Membership benefits are subject to change without notice. Check back for the latest updates and list of current benefits.
- Members must present a valid membership card (with current expiry date sticker) at the time of purchase to receive discounts and partner benefits (for example, at the VanDusen Gift Shop, Shaughnessy Restaurant, and so on).
- Garden Cafe discount: valid for Garden membership holder. Excludes liquor and catering orders. Not available on holidays, including Mothers Day and during Festival of Lights.
- Shaughnessy Restaurant discount: valid for Garden Membership holder and 1 guest excluding Happy Hour. Not available on holidays or during special events such as Festival of Lights.
- Priority registration on nature camps for kids: eligible for membership categories that include children or grandchildren.
- Membership benefits do not transfer to guests, only individual active members (designated pass holders) are eligible to receive daily admission to the Garden and Conservatory and other discounts.
- Gift shop discount: valid on regular-priced items only and cannot be combined with other offers. Discount does not apply to seeds, books, or art.
- Wild Birds Unlimited discount: available for in-store purchases only at West Broadway (Vancouver) and Marine Drive (North Vancouver). Applies to regular-price merchandise only. Discount on gift cards and DSC memberships are not included. Cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions.
For more information about membership benefits, phone the VanDusen (604-257-8463) or Bloedel (604-257-8584) admission desks during operational hours, visit VanDusen Garden or Bloedel Conservatory, or email [email protected].
Online: Please see above section for detailed descriptions, pricing, and to purchase all Membership categories.
Please note: When you purchase or renew online you will be asked to create and/or log in to your Vancouver Park Board recreation account with your email and password.
Over the Phone: VanDusen (604-257-8463) or Bloedel (604-257-8584 ) admission desks.
Monday – Friday, 10 am – 3 pm (excluding holidays)
In Person:
Admission/Membership Desk, Visitor Centre, VanDusen Botanical Garden
Admission/Membership Desk, Bloedel Conservatory
Open daily during the Garden’s seasonal opening hours. The Membership Desk closes 30 minutes before the Garden closes.
Empower your people and organization with unlimited access to nature—enhance wellbeing and engagement while supporting garden biodiversity and programs.
Save up to 40% when you purchase 25+ memberships for people in your company, nonprofit, or association.
Purpose-Led Groups and Organizations
Provide unlimited access to nature and so much more!
Save up to 40% on volume purchases of memberships for people in your company, nonprofit, or association.
- Reward and inspire your group/team with a unique benefit
- Support health and wellbeing
- Live your values
- Grow strong teams and community through a shared love of nature
- Save 10% on group garden tours
People First
- Enjoy unlimited daily admission and express entry to VanDusen Garden and Bloedel Conservatory
- Save with garden and partner discounts on education programs, Garden Gift Shop purchases, select special events, and at local businesses and garden centres
- More time in nature can help enhance overall health and wellbeing
Planet Friendly
- Enhance botanical collections and biodiversity at VanDusen and Bloedel
- Support environmental education, nature camps, and Indigenous initiatives
- Help conserve, protect, and enhance our natural world
Group Membership Details
- Volume discounts for Group memberships are available for purchases of 25 or more memberships.
- Group membership purchases will be processed in a single transaction with an agent or representative acting on behalf of the group or organization.
- Group memberships can be purchased with a credit card or by invoice and cheque.
- Each individual in the group/organization will become a VBGA member, and will provide personal information to set up their membership account; they will also receive their own membership card at the Garden.
Learn more and purchase a Group Membership for your organization today.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 604-257-8537
Help VanDusen & Bloedel to flourish by becoming a Patron of the Gardens. This newly created membership level includes a charitable donation which will enhance botanical collections, improve education, and ensure the Gardens will thrive for future generations.
Patrons enjoy all the benefits of membership to the Gardens, along with exclusive access to donor events and recognition opportunities. Enquire at the membership desk or click here to learn about becoming a Patron today.
Patron Benefits:
- A charitable donation that will enhance & conserve the Gardens.
- All the benefits of your chosen regular membership type.
- Invitations to special events, inclusion on our donor wall, and updates on how your support is making a difference.
- Exclusive Patron membership card.
- Charitable tax receipt (amount dependent on patron level and chosen membership type).
City of Vancouver residents who have been approved for the Leisure Access Program (LAP) are eligible to receive a 50% discount on one-year memberships.
For more information, please visit City of Vancouver’s Leisure Access Program. Applications for LAP cannot be processed at the Garden or Conservatory Membership or Admission desks.
Important notes:
- The LAP pass must be approved and active on the account at the time of purchase.
- LAP discounts can only be applied to membership purchases made in-person at the Garden, and when LAP is approved and active; LAP discounts do not apply for online membership purchases.
- For the purchase of Dual or Family membership (i.e., a membership with more than one pass), each individual must have an active LAP pass to be eligible for the 50% membership discount.
- Refunds are not available in the case that a member is approved for the LAP after purchasing a membership.
- The LAP discount does not apply to 2-year memberships.
Email:
[email protected]
Please note: Our membership team monitors email daily during the Garden’s seasonal opening hours and we will respond to your email as quickly as possible.
In-Person at VanDusen Botanical Garden:
Discovery Room, Visitor Centre, VanDusen Botanical Garden
Open daily during the Garden’s seasonal opening hours.
Please note: The Membership Desk closes 30 minutes before the Garden closes.
Over the Phone:
604 257 8675
Monday – Friday, 10 am – 3 pm (excluding holidays)
Membership Terms
- When you purchase a membership, you become a designated pass holder and member of the Vancouver Botanical Gardens Association (VBGA). VBGA and Vancouver Park Board are joint operating partners of Vancouver Botanical Garden and Bloedel Conservatory.
- You will be asked to provide valid picture ID (e.g., BC Driver’s License, BCID, BC Services Card, passport) to purchase a membership.
- Each member becomes a designated pass holder and will receive a membership card that contains a barcode with a unique pass number. Members gain entry to the Garden and Conservatory by scanning the barcode on their valid membership card. If a member forgets their membership card, they can gain entry to the Garden and Conservatory by visiting the Membership or Admissions Desk and a service associate will manually validate a member’s identity and membership with photo on file and/or valid ID.
- When a membership is purchased, a photo is taken of each member (designated pass holder) and saved to their personal membership account, which is stored on the Vancouver Park Board recreation (ActiveNet) system; this allows for validation of identity and active membership each time the membership card is scanned for entry into the Garden and Conservatory. If the membership is purchased online or over the phone, a photo will be taken when the member visits the Garden to pick up their new membership card.
Conditions of Sale
- All memberships are nontransferable, nonrefundable, and cannot be placed on hold during the membership term.
- You may upgrade your membership to a higher-value membership within 30 days of the purchase date.
Auto-renewal
- When you purchase or renew online, you may choose the auto-renewal option for your membership at the time of purchase or at any time during the membership, which means your credit card on file will be automatically charged on your expiry date and your membership will be renewed for the same membership type and length as the original purchase. We will send you two reminder emails (if an email address is provided, if no email, we will send letter mail) during the month of expiry, prior to the auto-renewal.
- Once the membership is auto-renewed, it is nonrefundable.
- You may turn off auto-renewal at any time by logging in to your Vancouver Park Board recreation account, and going to My Account > Payment and Order Management > Change Auto-Charge Payments
Qualification for Discounts
- Seniors must present valid ID to receive the special discounted membership rates.
- To receive the senior discounts for the Dual Senior Membership, both individuals must be seniors and present valid IDs at the time of purchase.
Benefits
- Membership benefits do not transfer to guests, i.e., only individual active members (designated pass holders) are eligible to receive daily admission to the Garden and Conservatory and other benefits and discounts.
- Members must present a valid membership card (with current expiry date sticker) at the time of purchase to receive discounts and partner benefits (e.g., at the Garden Gift Shop, Shaughnessy Restaurant, etc.)
- Guests (of members) must purchase daily admission tickets to enter the Garden or Conservatory with a member.
- When members purchase special event tickets at member-discounted rates, they must also present a valid membership card (with current expiry date sticker) with their ticket at the time of entry (e.g. Festival of Lights).
Payment Types Accepted
- In-person: we currently accept only credit cards and debit cards when purchasing memberships and gift certificates in-person at the Membership Desk in the Visitor Centre at VanDusen.
- Online: we accept credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX and JCB) when purchasing memberships online
- Over-the-phone: we accept credit cards when purchasing memberships over the phone. We accept credit cards when purchasing gift certificates over the phone.
Access to the Gardens
- Members enjoy unlimited daily admission to the Garden and Conservatory during regular seasonal opening hours, 7 days per week, 364 days per year (excluding December 25).
- There may occasionally be large special events at the Garden or Conservatory during the day where members must purchase a ticket to enter the Garden, e.g., the weekend of Sakura Days Japan Fair. In this case, members will be offered the opportunity to purchase tickets at a member-discounted rate to enter the Garden and attend the special event.
- The Garden or Conservatory may occasionally be closed due to inclement weather, or other unforeseen circumstances, and every effort will be made to share this information with members and visitors as soon as possible via our websites and social media channels.
Membership Accounts and Privacy
- Membership accounts are created and managed on the city of Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation (Park Board) ActiveNet system.
- When members purchase or renew a membership online they will be asked to create and/or log in to their Park Board recreation account with their email and password.
- All personal information provided for membership purchase and renewal is securely stored in a password protected personal recreation account on the Park Board system and is protected by the City of Vancouver’s Privacy Policy.
Member Code of Conduct
- All members must abide by both VBGA’s Member Code of Conduct and the Park Board’s Code of Conduct and General Garden Rules to remain in good standing and to avoid removal from the Garden and Conservatory and suspension or cancellation of membership.
