Queen Elizabeth Park
Queen Elizabeth Park
4.5
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Situated on Little Mountain - the highest point in Vancouver proper - this former rock quarry has been converted into a beautiful city park with flower gardens, public art, grassy knolls, and panoramic views over the city.
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Neighbourhood: East Vancouver
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- King Edward • 9 min walk
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- Kathryn NNanaimo, Canada14 contributionsGreat view.The park is central to Vancouver. Easy to get to by car or bicycle. Fun to visit under the dome. For a high end meal, date night or small gathering try Seasons in the Park restaurant. The view is second to none on a clear day.Visited August 2020Written July 7, 2021
- Corneliu AMontreal, Canada358 contributionsInteresting and relaxing placeLittle gem if you want to explore the gardens and take in great views of the city. Regardless of the mode of transport chosen, the park is easily accessible. The highlight of the park is the Bloedel Conservatory, the inner glass-domed garden, home to many free-flying birds and exotic plants. The park is free, but we paid $7.20 per adult for the conservatory. The park is truly beautiful and well landscaped, maintained and managed. We also enjoyed the fountains, statues, and scenic views of Vancouver and the Coastal Mountains. Warmly recommended.Visited July 2022Written November 12, 2022
- normav68467 contributionsChristmas Lights and Birds at the ArborariumThis was a first visit in several years and was especially delightful at Christmas time. Lights playing on the flowers and trees added an exotic quality to the displays. Banks of poinsettas of all colors amid the profuse orchids were a delight to the eye. There are more parrots and larger birds now and we were able to tease a few of them awake. Absolutely loved it and hope it is repeated next year.Visited January 2020Written January 6, 2020
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Susan D
Bexley, OH90 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Couples
The Queen Elizabeth Gardens are a short Uber ride from downtown and well worth the trip. The gardens were colorful, well-maintained, and unique. It’s very hilly to walk around, but definitely manageable. Views of Vancouver on a clear day are spectacular. The gardens are free and the little conservatory was only $5.20 for seniors. It’s not much…but the rescue birds are cute.
Written August 20, 2023
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Jussi P
Helsinki, Finland632 contributions
Aug. 2023
Great place to just walk around and see the gardens, would pay a visit to the conservatory too. Too bad the water shortage has forced them to close most of the water based attractions. Great sights too to the city.
Written August 20, 2023
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ManhattanAdwoman
Los Angeles, CA148 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Couples
This garden offers spectacular views of the mountains, extraordinary gardens and an enclosed dome-shaped greenhouse with exotic birds like macaws, cockatoos and parrots. Be sure to eat at the restaurant with panoramic vistas and very good food. Great for people of all ages.
Written August 19, 2023
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Czar Emmanuel
Manila, Philippines6,235 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Friends
This is one of the many gardens you can visit in Vancouver BC. It's got lovely gardens and it offers a great view of the city. There were many people having their picnic when we got there. The place also seems to be a favorite spot for wedding pictorials. There's an ample parking space for a pay. We had lots of photos taken both outside and inside the Bloedel Conservatory, located in the park itself.
Written August 12, 2023
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Muskan S
1 contribution
Aug. 2023 • Friends
This trip was fantastic. I am really very impressed with their services as they were committed to good communication and friendly interaction. I really love how they commendably organized the trip and focused on customer satisfaction. Thank you for doing all the efforts :)
Written August 9, 2023
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Traveler834858
11 contributions
Jul. 2023
We enjoyed the lovely gardens. The views of the city were nice from the benches by the Botanical garden.
Written July 25, 2023
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Alex W
Richmond Hill, Canada100 contributions
Jul. 2023
After getting married in QE park 40 years ago. Return to this park and found everything are still beautiful and well maintained. Water fountains are dry without water tough.
The thing I do not understand is why pay parking in a park?
The thing I do not understand is why pay parking in a park?
Written July 24, 2023
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Clarissa Macedo
Quebec City, Canada131 contributions
Jul. 2023 • Solo
Beautiful park but the heat and dryness were too much to handle…even the water fountain was not functioning because they are saving water.
Written July 6, 2023
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LnS2004
Cypress, CA6,184 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
A visit to this famous urban landmark park was top on our itinerary during our brief trip to Vancouver. Lots of tourists and families visiting on the long holiday weekend when we came. We parked at the big lot next to the Bloedel Conservatory and walked towards the adjacent gardens. The well placed sculptures were quite impressive. The small Quarry Garden was colorful and lush. While the park’s high elevation meant nice panoramic view of the city, it also meant somewhat steep ascent and descent which could be difficult for mobility challenged visitors to navigate. I wish the park could become more disability friend. Better directional signage would help as well.
Written May 23, 2023
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Maria
Calgary, Canada30 contributions
Mar. 2023 • Friends
Beautiful park full of gardens and a great restaurant on site. Conservatory with all types of birds a great site for kids!
Written April 13, 2023
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50Longhorn
Texas
How can I get the bus from Travelodge Hotel to Queen Elizabeth park?
Augusto B
84 contributions
You should take two buses if tou are in downtown. My suggestion is to Google it and find out the beat choices for where you are
kanagram
Maryland1 contribution
Is there a restaurant in the park?
genevievewrenblack
Bournemouth, UK14 contributions
Yes, a lovely one with a gorgeous outlook and a meandering path down through the gardens below
Hello, someone mentioned about canopy walk on his review.. Which part of Queen E Park is the canopy walk? Wanna try it too :-)
JimandCarla
San Francisco, CA119 contributions
The Canopy Walk is not in Queen Elizabeth Park. It is part of the University of British Columbia's Botanical Garden. While you are at the university, enjoy the Museum of Anthropology!
WalterJac0b
Curitiba, PR
Tem transporte público para o parque?
Alan Borges
Brasilia, DF95 contributions
Sim. Há linhas de ônibus pra lá. Eu fui de bicicleta
Les B
New South Wales, Australia996 contributions
Can you pay for car parking with cash or credit card?
george and pam J
Sidney, Canada227 contributions
Both cash or CC will work
DebiMissouri
Missouri3 contributions
Are dogs allowed?
betty l
Brampton, Canada10,588 contributions
yes but on a leash
Fransiska
Jakarta, Indonesia
Hi...how long should I spare time to explore QE park ? And how is QE park on early june ? Thx
Drobeyns
Vanvouver34 contributions
Early June is a great time to visit QE Park. It can take as long as you want. Free activities include enjoying the City views, hanging around the water fountains, walking around around the old quarry which is now a beautiful garden, visit the Rose garden (not sure the roses will be there early June though), admire the trees and play tennis (if you have a raquet and balls). There is an admission fee for the Bloedel Conservatory and the mini golf (clubs and balls can be borrowed here). It is close to the Van Dusen garden where you can walk around the gardens too.
Found_Lost_Key
New Zealand1,242 contributions
Can we see hummingbirds at QE park?
Yes. Anna's Hummingbirds are year-round residents of the entire city, regardless of snow or cold in winter. Rufous Hummingbirds arrive in Vancouver at the end of March, and stay into August. If the hummingbird you see has "apricot" colour on it—orange-ish—then it is a Rufous; not an Anna's. (A couple of other species are very rare here.)
You need not go to QE Park to see hummingbirds, but in May especially it is an ideal place to visit early in the mornings to discover the "fall-out" of migrating warblers from the night before. Highly recommended. Good luck.
Chendan Y
Collegeville, Minnesota, United States
Is there a place to store suitcases in the park?
Seeingisbeleiving
Joliette, Quebec77 contributions
Unfortunately, there are no lockers nor any storage facility at the QE Park.
PriMoraes15
Vinhedo, SP27 contributions
Hi! I´d like to know about the weather in late march... thank you...
Juçara Isabel
Curitiba, PR558 contributions
Nessa época do ano varia de negativo à 10 ºC, com previsão ainda de neve. Em Vancouver, chove muito, tanto que no Candaná Place tem até um monumento à Chuva. Uma gota azul gigante . Leve capa.
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- Hotels near Queen Elizabeth Park:
- (0.17 km) Queen House
- (0.16 km) Churchill House
- (3.44 km) Level Vancouver Yaletown - Richards
- (3.48 km) OPUS Vancouver
- (4.31 km) Wedgewood Hotel & Spa
- Restaurants near Queen Elizabeth Park:
- (0.41 km) Seasons in the Park
- (1.28 km) Rocky Mountain Flatbread Main Street
- (2.40 km) Salmon n' Bannock Bistro
- (0.54 km) Tim Hortons
- (1.30 km) Sula Indian Restaurant
- Attractions near Queen Elizabeth Park:
- (0.00 km) Bloedel Conservatory
- (0.00 km) Bacio Rosso
- (0.33 km) The Photo Session
- (0.34 km) Knife Edge Two Piece
- (0.37 km) 10 Baseball Caps Sculpture