Popular Gardens in Vancouver

"Vancouver’s Chinatown is quite small compared to many I’ve seen worldwide, but it’s home to the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, which is well worth a visit, time permitting. READ NEXT:The Ultimate Puerto Rico Road Trip"

"The center of Queen Elizabeth Park, Little Mountain, marks the highest point in Vancouver, and its elevated position affords excellent views of the city center and the mountains to the north. Things to do in the park include pitch-and-putt golf, tennis, disc golf, and visiting the extensive outdoor arboretum. If the day is grey and cool, escape to the tropical environment of the Bloedel Conservatory."

"One of the last relatively unchanged areas of dune and wetland along the Kapiti Coast, this undulating 650-hectare beachside park offers swimming, walking, cycling and picnicking opportunities, as well as a tram museum and horse riding outfit. There are three entrances: off Wellington Rd in Paekakariki, at MacKay's Crossing on SH1, and off the Esplanade in Raumati to the north."

"Queen Elizabeth Park is Vancouver’s highest point, clocking in at 410ft (125m) above sea level. Thanks to its central location, the park has some of the best views of the city’s impressive skyline, with a stunning backdrop of the North Vancouver mountains. The park is a popular picnic spot, with plenty of green space to relax with family or friends."

"Get down on one knee surrounded by the beautiful blossoming flowers in the VanDusen Botanical Garden. This is the perfect option for a nature lover as the garden covers an impressive 55 acres of land and is outfitted with flowers from all over the world. If you’d prefer an indoor venue, the Bloedel Conservatory (4600 Cambie Street) is just a hop, skip and a jump away and is equally gorgeous."

"Cresting the hill in Queen Elizabeth Park, this domed conservatory is a delightful rainy-day warm-up. At Vancouver's best-value paid attraction, you'll find tropical trees and plants bristling with hundreds of... Top ChoiceGallery in Downtown & West End"

"These Gardens are unique as they are a peaceful oasis within a busy shopping mall, but also draw avid gardeners to learn about plants suitable for their North Shore gardens. There is something of interest for everyone at any time of the year. Learn more about the gardens."

"3950 Main Street, Vancouver Tel: (604) 873-1172 Web: https://oldbird.ca/ Instagram @oldbirdrestaurant Advice: No reservations, walk-ins only. With it’s focus on Chinese cuisine with attitude, Executive Chef Deseree Lo has put together a wonderful menu of dishes from the places were…"

"Along the cobbled streets of Gastown, you'll find an underground lounge where live music and cocktails mingle; making for an ideal night out. With something going on every night of the week, there's never a dull moment. Grab a seat and enjoy an eclectic mix of musicians, or get up off of your feet and enjoy a dance to live music."

"Marimba is another from Vancouver's food trucks that serves Mexican. With focus on a different side of Mexican cuisine, away from tacos, serving empanadas and tortas -sandwiches. Is hot summer days they have lemonades and flower-infused waters that are also immensely popular."

"Make your way along the cobbled streets of Gastown and you'll find an underground lounge where live music and cocktails mingle; making for an ideal night out. Located below The Local, you'll find the space is cozy and intimate."

"The team at Pizza Coming Soon want to be the first to tell you: It's a Japanese "snack bar" with a confusing name in Chinatown. They've got an array of dishes perfect for sharing, like braised pork belly, seasoned fries, wings, and their signature deep fried onion "bloom." Pair those with anything from natural wine to jello shooters (yep, jello shooters) and you have the makings of some irreverent fun. Address: 179 E Pender St"

"Popular with workers on their lunch break and an ideal place to head for casual Japanese-style gyoza dumplings and ramen at any time of day (including weekend brunch). Gyoza Bar dishes up Japanese comfort food in a casual environment with gyoza dumplings served in classic imono cast iron pans. Lunches are designed to be fast and tasty while the dinner menu is more for diners who want to share food and fill up for the evening."

"A fresh, local take on traditional Japanese comfort foods: crispy, juicy gyoza, piping-hot ramen, and other appetizing small plates. Gyoza Bar’s ramen noodles are created with the concept of koshi: The perfect texture with a slightly al-dente bite. VIEW PICNIC 2 GO & SPECIAL OFFER"

"Introducing Gyoza Bar’s new to-go menu, Gyoza Bar x Marukatsu Tonkatsu Cuisine. Bringing you Gyoza Bar favourites like our hearty ramen and crispy gyoza, combined with new tonkatsu (deep fried pork cutlet) dishes from our Tokyo-born sister"

"With views of the city skyline, Spanish Banks Beach is similar to Kits Beach and Jericho, but tends to be quieter due to its location in a more residential area. It's the optimal place to stake out a picnic table to host an impromptu barbecue, with unreal views over the water and of the city. With the Seawall stretching from one end of the long beach to the other, Spanish Banks is the ideal beach for a quiet stroll, set to a spectacular backdrop of squeaking seagulls and sailboats drifting along the water."

"This tree-backed public beach is a popular locals' hangout; they're the ones jogging past in Lululemon outfits. It's also a good spot to unpack a picnic and enjoy some sigh-triggering shoreline vistas. It was named after English Bay's 1792 meeting between British mariner Captain George Vancouver and his Spanish counterpart Dionisio Galiano."

"Spanish Banks is nestled between Jericho and Pacific Spirit Park, near the University of British Columbia. It has both a rocky beach covered in logs, perfect for climbing on, and sandy flats accessible when the tide is out. Spanish Banks is for you if… you’re looking for a beach session out on the flats with bare feet."