Rentals I Filming I Photography
VanDusen Botanical Garden and Bloedel Conservatory offer a range of stunning facilities for your next memorable event. We have a number of beautiful indoor and outdoor locations to choose from. Please review the information below to gain a better understanding of what is involved in renting our facilities for your event.
VanDusen Botanical Garden Rentals
Make your event memorable by renting one of our beautiful indoor or outdoor spaces. Ample free parking, wheelchair accessibility, and direct access to this unique garden setting make this an ideal location. Please reach out to [email protected] to inquire about availability.
The architecturally stunning and award-winning Visitor Centre – one of the world’s most environmentally advanced buildings – offers picturesque views of Livingstone Lake and Woodland Garden.
The Visitor Centre includes the BMO Great Hall and Peggy Gunn Woodland Hall A and B. These rooms can be rented as one large space or separated into various combinations depending on the needs and size of your event.
All rates subject to GST. Rates are subject to change. Proof of non-profit status is required.
See brochure for details.
BMO Great Hall
Capacity:
- 60 seated
- 80 lecture style
- 40 workshop
| Time of rental | Standard rate | Non-profit rate |
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| 8am to 4pm | $1,060 | $740 |
| 5pm to midnight | $1,305 | $915 |
| 8am to midnight | $2,130 | $1,490 |
Peggy Gunn Woodland Hall A and B (2 rooms combined)
Capacity:
- 60 seated
- 80 lecture style
- 40 workshop
| Time of rental | Standard rate | Non-profit rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8am to 4pm | $1,060 | $740 |
| 5pm to midnight | $1,305 | $915 |
| 8am to midnight | $2,130 | $1,490 |
Peggy Gunn Woodland Hall B (1 separate room)
Capacity:
- 30 seated
- 40 lecture style
- 20 workshop
| Time of rental | Standard rate | Non-profit rate |
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| 8am to 4pm | $530 | $370 |
| 5pm to midnight | $775 | $545 |
| 8am to midnight | $1,175 | $825 |
BMO Great Hall and Peggy Gunn Woodland Hall A (2 rooms combined)
Capacity:
- 90 seated
- 120 lecture style
- 60 workshop
| Time of rental | Standard rate | Non-profit rate |
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| 8am to 4pm | $1,590 | $1,115 |
| 5pm to midnight | $1,835 | $1,285 |
| 8am to midnight | $3,085 | $2,160 |
BMO Great Hall and Peggy Gunn Woodland Hall A and B (3 rooms combined)
Capacity:
- 120 seated
- 180 lecture style
- 75 workshop
| Time of rental | Standard rate | Non-profit rate |
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| 8am to 4pm | $2,120 | $1,485 |
| 5pm to midnight | $2,365 | $1,655 |
| 8am to midnight | $4,035 | $2,825 |
On weekends (Saturday and Sunday) only from April to October, if you would like to rent the Visitor Centre Halls, you must book all three rooms combined (BMO Great Hall, Peggy Gunn Woodland Hall A and B).
The Floral Hall is a charming, post-modern style room, and is located in one of the original buildings on site. The Cedar Room is a smaller classroom sized space, and is situated across the hall from the Floral Hall.
All rates subject to GST. Rates are subject to change. Proof of non-profit status is required for the non-profit rate.
Floral Hall
Capacity:
- 120 seated
- 135 lecture style
- 70 workshop
| Time of rental | Standard rate | Non-profit rate |
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| 8am to 4pm | $955 | $670 |
| 5pm to midnight | $1,205 | $845 |
| 8am to midnight | $1,945 | $1,360 |
Cedar Room
Capacity:
- 20 seated
- 50 lecture style
- 20 workshop
| Time of rental | Standard rate | Non-profit rate |
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| 8am to 4pm | $310 | $215 |
| 5pm to midnight | $555 | $390 |
| 8am to midnight | $780 | $545 |
The Great Lawn is a beautiful wedding venue in the heart of the garden. There are various ceremony background options at this lush site and it is sure to delight any nature lover.
All rates subject to GST. Rates are subject to change.
| Event type | Rate |
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| Wedding ceremony | $2,350 |
The Great Lawn wedding ceremony rental details
- 120 person capacity included in the rental package
- 200 person maximum capacity. $6.75 for each guest above 120
- 4 hour rental, liaison, and security time included (additional hours may be added)
- It is the responsibility of the renter to arrange tent, chairs, and décor within the rental time frame
- No food or beverages permitted
- Private gate entry for guests through Gate 2, separate Gate 3 entry for vendors and bridal party
- Multiple power outlets available
Additional costs
| Service | Rate |
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| Gate security (if event over 4 hours) | $40 + GST per hour |
| Event liaison (if event over 4 hours) | $50 + GST per hour |
| Additional admissions over 120 people | $6.75 + GST per person |
| Entandem fee | Rate to be determined (required if music is played) |
Heron Lake offers a lovely mix of garden and lake views. Our large willow tree overlooking the Lake makes this the perfect backdrop for a stunning wedding ceremony.
All rates subject to GST. Rates are subject to change.
| Event type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Wedding ceremony | $2,350 |
Heron Lake wedding ceremony rental details
- 120 person capacity included in rental package
- 4 hour rental, liaison, and security time included (additional hours may be added)
- It is the responsibility of the renter to arrange chairs, tenting, and décor within the rental time frame
- One power outlet available
- No food or beverages permitted
- Guest entry through Visitor Centre, separate Gate 6 entry for vendors and bridal party
- Maximum tent size 20 feet by 30 feet
Additional costs
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| Gate security (if event over 4 hours) | $40 + GST per hour |
| Event liaison (if event over 4 hours) | $50 + GST per hour |
| Entandem fee | Rate to be determined (required if music is played) |
Meadow Pond is a beautiful stand up ceremony wedding location and is the perfect spot for small intimate wedding ceremonies or elopements.
All rates subject to GST. Rates are subject to change.
| Event type | Rate |
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| Wedding ceremony | $825 |
Meadow Pond wedding ceremony rental details
- Capacity is 30 people
- 2 hour rental and liaison time included
- Time slots:
- 11am to 1pm
- 1pm to 3pm
- 3pm to 5pm
- No food or beverages permitted
- This is a stand up ceremony area only; no tenting, chairs, or décor are permitted
- One small signing table and a few chairs for guests who require them are permitted
- No power outlets available
- Private Gate 4 entry for guests
Visitor Centre garden access
If you are booking a private indoor only event in the Visitor Centre Halls, garden access is included with your booking. Access to the garden is available during garden hours (will vary by month), and guests can enter from the patio doors of the halls. Should you prefer your guests to access via the Admission Desk, a copy of your guest list will be required in advance of your booking.
If you are booking a public event in the Visitor Centre Halls, garden access is not included. Attendees must purchase admission tickets at the front desk.
Floral Hall & Cedar Room garden access
If you are booking a private indoor only event in the Floral Hall or Cedar Room and wish to have garden access for your guests, a discounted admission package is available. You are welcome to take wedding photos in the garden, with the addition of the admission package.
The discounted admission packages cover all of your guest’s garden entry on the day of your event (during garden hours).
A guest list is required for all private Floral Hall & Cedar Room events with an admission package.
Refer to the rental brochure PDF file (2.7 MB) for Floral Hall & Cedar Room bookings.
Indoor and outdoor booking combination
For all outdoor ceremony events that wish to add an indoor hall option for their reception, we offer special discounted rates. For Heron Lake or Great Lawn events, we offer 40% off of the indoor hall rental portion when booking for a full day.
This is a great option to ensure you have rain back-up during your ceremony, and ample time for reception set-up as well. For Heron Lake or Great Lawn events that book an indoor hall for a partial day booking (8am to 4pm, or 5pm to midnight only), we offer a 25% discount on the hall fee.
For Meadow Pond events we offer a 10% discount on the hall rental.
On weekends (Saturday and Sunday) only from April to October, if you would like to rent the Visitor Centre Halls, you must book all three rooms combined (BMO Great Hall, Peggy Gunn Woodland Hall A and B).
VanDusen Botanical Garden Filming + Photography
VanDusen Botanical Garden provides a diverse backdrop for filming and photography.
Visitors are more than welcome to take photos in the garden. The rates below apply to group, wedding, portrait, and commercial photography and filming.
Rates are subject to 5% GST.
| Size of group | Rate |
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| Up to 4 people | $111 |
| 5 to 8 people | $214 |
| 9 to 15 people | $302 |
For groups with more than 15 people, each additional person receives a 10% discount from the general admission price. Your photographer and videographer receives complimentary garden admission.
The garden is an exceptional setting for wedding and portrait photographs. This package includes photos for weddings, proposals, engagements, graduation, maternity shoots, portraits or staged photos, and is permitted during garden hours.
Reservations are not required. Have one person pay for the entire group at the Admission desk when everyone is ready to enter the garden. Kindly note that the garden will be cleared out at the time of closing. The last entry is 30 minutes before closing. If you have any questions about these packages, contact the VanDusen admission desk at 604-257-8463.
Important note : The photography fee does not include a wedding ceremony with an officiant in the garden. Should you wish to host a wedding ceremony or reception at the Garden, contact [email protected].
Conditions of use
- Respect everyone’s personal space during your visit.
- Do not block pathways or take photos in an area that would limit other visitors and staff from passing by.
- All tri-pods must be on grass areas or off pathways. Do not place tri-pods in garden beds.
- Do not stand or walk through the garden beds.
- Drone photography or videography is not permitted.
- Props, furniture, (chairs, arbours, tables, sound system, and so on) and pets are not permitted.
- The photography fee is non-refundable.
- Props are not permitted.
Rates are subject to 5% GST.
| Days | Rate | Additional fees |
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| Monday to Friday only (special allowances may be made for weekends) | $4,535 |
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Important information
- Areas where filming is not permitted:
- Meditation Garden in the Sino-Himalayan area
- Inside garden beds
- Areas with special filming restrictions (inquire for more details):
- Visitor Centre and Floral Hall Buildings
- Stone Garden/Former reservoir under the in the Sino-Himalayan area
- Stand of Douglas firs on the south side of Heron Lake west of the Heather Garden
How to Book
- Book an appointment in advance to view VanDusen Botanical Garden during operating hours, free of charge. Book an appointment by calling 604-257-8661 or emailing [email protected].
- Complete an application form
- Attach a $1,000 reservation fee cheque and a $5,000 damage deposit cheque payable to: City of Vancouver – VanDusen Botanical Garden, GST# R121 361 042
- Include a copy of insurance and provide it to Jennifer Cooper at VanDusen Botanical Garden
A permit is required and will be issued to you once your booking is approved. Allow 3 to 5 business days to process an application.
Liaison supervision required during duration of shoot.
Reservation fee and damage deposit
The reservation fee cheque will be applied toward the booking. The deposit cheque will not be cashed and will be returned to you upon payment of your invoice following completion of filming, should there be no damage to the garden. The rental fee is required per calendar day or portion thereof and is applicable to all prep, filming, and wrap days for the garden. .
Rates subject to 5% GST.
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Additional fees:
- Additional fees may apply should a specific area of the garden need to be blocked off for the shoot, or depending on complexities of the request
- Higher staffing fees will apply if shooting on weekend or Statutory holidays
- Special permission or additional fees required to shoot in the following areas:
- Hedge Maze
- Laburnum Walk during bloom season (Late April through May)
- The stand of old-growth Douglas firs on the south west side of Heron Lake
Photography is not permitted in the following areas:
- Meditation Garden in the Sino-Himalayan area
- Inside planted beds
How To Book
- Complete an application form
- Include a copy of insurance
- Email above documents to [email protected]
An agreement is required and will be issued to you once your booking is approved and payment has been provided. All fees will be collected prior to shooting on site.
To arrange a time to scout, email [email protected] to book an appointment.
Liaison supervision required during duration of shoot.
Damage deposit and cancellation fee
The shoot fee plus any scheduled supervisory charges will be retained if filming is cancelled for any reason without a minimum of 2 days advance notice. Should you need to re-schedule, a $50 rescheduling fee will apply. Should there be any damage or additional charges applicable, these will be calculated after the shoot, and payment is required within 10 days of receipt of invoice.
Bloedel Conservatory Rentals
The Bloedel Conservatory is a lush domed paradise, located in Queen Elizabeth Park atop Vancouver’s highest point. This picturesque venue offers a stunning backdrop for any occasion with over 500 tropical plants, exotic birds, and koi fish that thrive in our climate-controlled environment that feels like summer all year round.
Weddings, photo shoots, proposals, and other events can be held in the morning before the Conservatory opens or in the evening after the Conservatory has closed to the general public.
While personal photos are encouraged during your visit, staged photo shoots and elopements are not permitted during business hours. Whether you are with a friend or a professional photographer, this includes engagement, wedding, graduation, portrait, and group photography. Please reach out to [email protected] to inquire about availability.
All rates subject to GST. Rates are subject to change.
| 2025 season | Booking times | Price |
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| January, February, November & December | 7:45am to 9:45am or 4:15pm to 6:15pm |
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| March and April
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7:45am to 9:45am or 6:15pm to 8:15pm |
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| May to Labour Day (September 1) | 7:45am to 9:45am or 7:15pm to 9:15pm |
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| September 2 to October 31 | 7:45am to 9:45am or 5:15pm to 7:15pm |
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Evening bookings can be extended up to 10pm for an additional fee of $290 per hour plus GST. Morning bookings are a maximum of 2 hours. Contact us directly to inquire about commercial events.
Package includes
- Two hours of exclusive use of the Conservatory outside of regular operating hours.
- A facility liaison for 2 hours.
- Admission for up to 50 people (includes vendors staying on site during event).
- A signing table and 1 white folding chair, and access to power and facility sound system are available upon request
Separate rates apply for commercial special events (such as concerts, live streaming, public events), commercial photography, and filming. The Conservatory can accommodate special events up to a maximum of 150 people.
Contact us directly for pricing related to special events.
Closure of the facility is required for film shoots and a staff supervisor is required at all times. Days considered are Monday to Friday only.
Contact us directly for pricing related to filming the interior or exterior of the Conservatory.
Location scouts may book an appointment in advance to view the Bloedel Conservatory any time during operating hours free of charge. Book an appointment by calling Maria Di Antonio at 604-654-0780 or emailing [email protected].
Complete an application form along with a map of the Conservatory indicating the requested locations.
- Tentative bookings are not accepted.
- A film application form must be submitted along with a map of the Conservatory indicating the requested locations, along with a copy of liability insurance and a damage deposit cheque of $5,000 plus GST. The damage deposit cheque will not be cashed and will be returned following completion of the shoot should the facility be left the way it was found.
- Please allow 3 to 5 business days to process an application.
- Once an application is approved, payment for a $1,000 plus GST non-refundable reservation fee is required to confirm the booking and the Bloedel Conservatory rentals staff will draw up an agreement. This amount will go towards the rental balance.
- The rental fee is required per calendar day or portion thereof and is applicable to all prep, filming, and wrap days for the Conservatory.
- Liaison supervision is required for the duration of the shoot.
Bookings that provide less than 2-weeks notice are charged an additional last minute booking fee of $160 plus GST. These amounts are non-refundable in the event of a cancellation. A cancellation fee of $1,000 plus any scheduled supervisory charges are applied if the photo shoot is cancelled for any reason without 60 days advance notice. Cancellations without 48 hours notice (for any reason) will be charged a fee equivalent to one day’s rental plus any scheduled supervisory charges.
Rates subject to GST. Rates are subject to change.
| Month | Price (subject to 5% GST) |
| January, February, November and December
7:45am to 9:45am |
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| March and April
7:45am to 9:45am |
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| May to Labour Day (September 1)
7:45am to 9:45am |
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| September 2 to October 31
7:45am to 9:45am |
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| January to December
8am to 4pm |
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Evening shoots may be extended by the hour up to 10pm. Each additional hour is $290 plus GST. Liaison supervision is required for the duration of the shoot.
For complex shoots, garden superintendent time may be required.
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How to book
Location scouts may book an appointment in advance to view the Bloedel Conservatory any time during operating hours free of charge. Book an appointment by calling Maria Di Antonio at 604-654-0780 or emailing [email protected]
- Tentative bookings are not accepted.
- Submit the application form for photography, with a map of the Conservatory indicating the requested locations, along with a copy of your insurance and the damage deposit of $1,000 plus GST. The damage deposit cheque will not be cashed and will be returned following completion of the shoot should the facility be left the way it was found.
- Please allow 3 to 5 business days to process an application.
- Once the application is approved, a $500 plus GST ($1,000 for buyouts) non-refundable reservation fee, is required to confirm the booking and the Bloedel Conservatory rentals staff will draw up a rental agreement based on the information provided in the application from. This amount goes towards the rental balance.
- Liaison supervision is required for the duration of the shoot.
Bookings that provide less than 2-weeks notice are charged an additional last minute booking fee of $160 plus GST. These amounts are non-refundable in the event of a cancellation. A cancellation fee of $1,000 plus any scheduled supervisory charges are applied if the photoshoot is cancelled for any reason without 60 days advance notice. Cancellations without 48 hour advance notice (for any reason) will be charged a fee equivalent to one day’s rental plus any scheduled supervisory charges.
