Hours & Admission

General Garden rules:

• We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes and weather appropriate clothing. Shirts and shoes are required.
• Walk and explore the garden along designated pathways and lawn areas only.
• To protect our botanical collections, please do not pick or remove any plant materials such as flowers, seeds or foliage. All plant material must be left in the garden.
• Dispose of waste in the garbage and recycling bins provided.
• Baby strollers, wagons and wheelchairs are welcome. Please leave rollerblades, skate boards, and tricycles at home and lock up bicycles outside the Visitor Centre.
• Working guide and service dogs are welcome. Leave pets at home.
• Do not feed or handle wildlife.
• Supervise children at all times. The minimum age to visit the garden without an adult or guardian is 13 years old (youth).
• One adult, senior, or youth can supervise and accompany up to a maximum of five children 0 – 4 years of age. For example, at least two adults, seniors, or youth must accompany a group of six to ten children in the 0 – 4 age category. This ratio is not applicable for daycares and school groups that have booked through our education department.
• Bring a picnic and a blanket to enjoy in the garden. Lawn chairs and coolers are permitted on the Great Lawn only. Portable grills are not permitted.
• Keep personal items with you at all times. The garden is not responsible for lost or stolen belongings. If you find something in the garden that does not belong to you, return it to a staff member or volunteer.

Prohibited at any time

• Use of drones
• Balls, frisbees, hula hoops, hockey sticks and other sports equipment.
• Swimming in the lakes, ponds and waterfall.
• Amplified music.
• Outside alcohol. Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase at on-site licensed establishments.
• Smoking of any kind, including vaping.
• Tripods in garden beds or pathways. They may only be used in grassy areas.

General Conservatory rules:

• We recommend wearing layers at it is warm and humid inside. Shirts and shoes are required.
• Explore the conservatory along designated pathways only. Stay out of plant beds and watch for small birds on paths.
• To protect our birds and tropical plant collections, do not bring any outside plant material or wildlife into the conservatory.
• Do not pick or remove any plant materials such as flowers, seeds or foliage. All plant material must be left in the conservatory.
• Dispose of waste in the garbage and recycling bins provided.
• Baby strollers and wheelchairs are welcome. Leave rollerblades, skate boards, and tricycles at home and lock up bicycles outside the conservatory.
• Working guide and service dogs are welcome. Leave pets at home.
• Supervise children at all times. The minimum age to visit the conservatory without an adult or guardian is 13 years old (youth).
• One adult, senior, or youth can supervise and accompany up to a maximum of five children 0 – 4 years of age. For example, at least two adults, seniors or youth must accompany a group of six to ten children in the 0 – 4 age category. This ratio is not applicable for daycares and school groups that have booked through our education department.
• While you are welcome to take photos during your visit, photo shoots and elopements are not permitted during business hours. Visit our rentals page or commercial photography and filming page for more information.
• Keep personal items with you at all times. The conservatory is not responsible for lost or stolen belongings. If you find something in the conservatory that does not belong to you, return it to a staff member or volunteer.

Prohibited at any time

• Smoking of any kind, including vaping.
• Outside food or beverages other than bottled water.
• Use of selfie sticks.
• Feeding, touching, or handling the birds.
• Touching the plants in our tropical plant collection.
• Releasing pet birds or any other animals at the conservatory is strictly prohibited for the health and safety of our resident birds. If you are looking to rehome a bird, speak to our admissions staff for more information.

One adult, senior, or youth can supervise and accompany up to five children 0 to 4 years of age. For example, at least two adults, seniors, or youth must accompany a group of six to ten children in the 0 to 4 age category. This ratio is not applicable for daycares and school groups that have booked through our education department. 

The minimum age to visit the Garden without an adult or guardian is 13 years of age (a youth). A 13 year old may visit with younger children and without an adult or guardian present (for example: younger sibling or babysitter).

Parties of 10 or more people receive a 10% group discount. The discount is automatically applied when you add 10 or more paid tickets to your basket on Showpass, or when you pay at the desk upon arrival. Preschooler tickets (free) are not included in the count of 10 or more tickets. 

City of Vancouver residents who have been approved for the Leisure Access Program (LAP) are eligible to receive a 50% discount on general admission and 1-year Garden memberships. 

To purchase a general admission ticket or membership at the discounted Leisure Access Program rate, present your valid LAP card at the VanDusen Botanical Garden or Bloedel Conservatory admissions desk upon arrival. Tickets cannot be booked online in advance at the LAP rate. 

To purchase a 1-year Garden membership at the discounted Leisure Access Program rate, present your valid LAP card at the VanDusen Botanical Garden or Bloedel Conservatory membership desks, or phone the VanDusen (604-257-8463) or Bloedel (604-257-8584 ) admission desks to purchase your membership over the phone. Garden Memberships cannot be purchased online at the LAP rate. 

LAP Important Information 

Find out more about the Leisure Access Program. Applications for LAP cannot be processed at the Garden or Conservatory.

• For the purchase of dual or multi-person membership (for example, a membership with more than 1 pass), each individual must have an active LAP pass to be eligible for the 50% membership discount. 
• The LAP pass must be approved and active on the account at the time of purchase. Refunds are not available in the case that a member is approved for the LAP after purchasing a membership. 
• Discounts can only be applied to membership purchases made in-person, and when LAP is approved and active; LAP discounts do not apply for online membership purchases.