Queen Elizabeth Park
Queen Elizabeth Park
4.5
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
About
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.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Kathryn N
Nanaimo, Canada13 contributions
Aug 2020
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.
Written July 7, 2021
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Corneliu A
Montreal, Canada452 contributions
Jul 2022
Little 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.
Written November 12, 2022
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normav684
Burnaby63 contributions
Jan 2020
This 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.
Written January 6, 2020
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Gerry
Abbotsford, Canada81 contributions
Jul 2021
We come from another city and make a trip to see this park each year. Disappointed with the care or neglect of the rose garden as over grown with grass and weeds in areas. The park lacks color with flower borders as the catus just does not add to the beauty once this park had. The stream is so small, and areas should be cleaned. For a Vancouver city park you have to pay for parking the grounds could and should look better. Yes heat wave, but expected more artistic borders, flowers, plants as it was years before. (Longbeach).
Written July 13, 2021
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ND F
Vancouver, Canada829 contributions
Aug 2020
Haven’t been to QE park in some time and was somewhat disappointed. Apparently Covid-19 has impacted the number of staff hired to tend to the gardens this summer. Many areas of the park had not been kept up. Weeds were growing in some gardens, trash in a few other areas, the waterfall/stream wasn’t running and grass wasn’t mowed in some areas. Still though, it’s a gem in the heart of the city with a great view of downtown Vancouver and the north shore mountains. Big upside was you don’t have to pay for walking around the park. Lots of parking available as the parking lot was nearly empty.
Written August 12, 2020
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Alejandro B
Ottawa, Canada865 contributions
Sept 2022 • Couples
Though Stanley Park is (correctly) on the list of must see sites in Vancouver, Queen Elizabeth Park also should not be missed. With beautiful views of the city, gorgeous garden and arboretum, fountain, and such activities as tennis, lawn bowling, and pitch and putt, QE Park has something for everyone.
Indeed, I enjoyed my stroll here more than my visit in nearby VanDusen Botanical Garden. The only downside of my walk in QE Park was that August was a very dry month, and the limited rain was noticeable during my early-September visit. If the Park is this beautiful in dry conditions, however, I can only imagine what it's like after it has rained.
Indeed, I enjoyed my stroll here more than my visit in nearby VanDusen Botanical Garden. The only downside of my walk in QE Park was that August was a very dry month, and the limited rain was noticeable during my early-September visit. If the Park is this beautiful in dry conditions, however, I can only imagine what it's like after it has rained.
Written September 3, 2022
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APP06
Cambridge, UK239 contributions
Apr 2019
Much less well-known than Stanley Park but definitely worth a visit for an hour or two. I went on a beautiful Spring day. There were some wonderful displays of flowers and nice walks as well as great views of the mountains in the distance. The park is on the site of an old quarry and has been transformed since 1939 when Queen Elizabeth (The Queen Mother) visited. I didn't go in but there is a biodome there I have heard good reports of. A wonderful fountain has jets of water which rise and fall - very soothing and great for kids who can be seen dodging the sprays of water!
It's at the top of a steep incline so I would recommend taking the SkyTrain to King Edward stop and the park is a short distance from there. There's plenty of shade (as well as the cooling fountain) if you're worried about the heat.
It's at the top of a steep incline so I would recommend taking the SkyTrain to King Edward stop and the park is a short distance from there. There's plenty of shade (as well as the cooling fountain) if you're worried about the heat.
Written February 10, 2020
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mariedesjardins
Prince George, Canada7,313 contributions
Sept 2020 • Family
Beautiful gardens in Vancouver. Terraced hillsides along with a sunken garden make the scenery spectacular. The gardens are free and there are many free areas to park. Lawn bowling and a putting green also can be found in the park. Wonderful park for exercise and to get some fresh air. Stop by seasons for a memorable meal.
Written September 12, 2020
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LnS2004
Cypress, CA8,890 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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wingstofreedom
British Columbia, Canada472 contributions
Sept 2020
We visited this park for the second time this year, the first time went to Bodel Conservatory and also saw the park. The falls, river (stream), also people were having so much fun at the parking fountains, pictures, weddings ect. This time the Conservatory closed, no water any where, other than small ponds filled with broken branches and leaves. Just appeared so different, no one around gardening, no water fall noise, just so nice but lacking the water falls this park is not the same environment for pictures. Why might I ask? Other tourist also stated this where is the streams of water?. The cactus's and bordering flowers are very nice and great for pictures. I agree with other reviews, grass needed mowing, and trimming, broken brances on a path. Yes pay for parking or get a ticket as attendant was checking plates at the meter. We did the round circle in 1hr. 20 minutes and next year we will see if improved. Longbeach.
Written September 7, 2020
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How can I get the bus from Travelodge Hotel to Queen Elizabeth park?
Written September 20, 2018
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
Written September 22, 2018
Yes, a lovely one with a gorgeous outlook and a meandering path down through the gardens below
Written August 12, 2018
Hello, someone mentioned about canopy walk on his review.. Which part of Queen E Park is the canopy walk? Wanna try it too :-)
Written August 3, 2018
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!
Written August 4, 2018
Sim. Há linhas de ônibus pra lá. Eu fui de bicicleta
Written July 30, 2018
Can you pay for car parking with cash or credit card?
Written July 8, 2018
Fransiska
Jakarta, Indonesia
Hi...how long should I spare time to explore QE park ? And how is QE park on early june ? Thx
Written April 29, 2018
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.
Written May 13, 2018
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.
Written April 13, 2018
Unfortunately, there are no lockers nor any storage facility at the QE Park.
Written July 4, 2018
Hi! I´d like to know about the weather in late march... thank you...
Written February 19, 2018
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.
Written February 19, 2018
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