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Yvonna C
5 contributions
Family friendly
Bloedal is located inside Queen Elizabeth Park which is one of the main parks in Vancouver and its a great park to visit. Bloedal is a conservatory, so there are various birds and plants (tropical) for you to review and great for kids to see the birds. It's quite hot inside, a little crowded because its a small space so I would recommend going when they open to avoid crowds, especially with kids.
Visited December 2019
Written March 3, 2020
shelly
Courtenay, Canada17 contributions
a little piece of tropical paradise
The conservatory holds a special place in my heart. I used to go all the time with my young daughter and last weekend i went again for the first time in years. It’s still so special. I am a gardener by trade so i admire the ever changing plant choices and combinations, but all the parrots and other birds flitting about make this place make it a wee wonder in a busy city. Go on a cold day and transport yourself into a tropical paradise...even if it’s just for 40 minutes!
Visited March 2020
Travelled with friends
Written March 7, 2020
Chloe L
11 contributions
Such a fun activity!
This activity exceeded our expectations! The place inside is so beautiful and peacful, you truly feel like you are in a different part of the world. We came to mostly see the birds and parrots, but were happy to see a lot of plants, and special/exoticl trees ( like the vanilla tree) . The gentleman at the entrance was also very very friendly
Visited June 2021
Written June 30, 2021

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Hercules R

Ullapool, UK286 contributions

A Disappointment

Aug. 2023 • Couples

I was disappointed as I had hoped for more free flying birds instead of the macaws etc being on perches. It was also smaller than I had anticipated.

Written August 30, 2023

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Jussi P

Helsinki, Finland632 contributions

Birds and plants

Aug. 2023

Very very small, but lively conservatory. They have ~10 different big birds that all have their wings cut so they cannot fly, they just hang around and climb in their branches. All kinds of flowers, plants and trees, I had never seen bananas growing before, so that was a thing. They seemed to have a mouse problem, but for me it just added value to see those little guys running around, probably not so much fun for the management.

Conservatory with beautiful plants, flowers and birds

Written August 20, 2023

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Czar Emmanuel

Manila, Philippines6,235 contributions

Aug. 2023 • Friends

If you're a plant and flower lover, then visiting this small conservatory in Queen Elizabeth Park is a must. It's got a lovely collection of both, plus colorful birds you can have photos with.

Written August 12, 2023

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sandyh2013

Rochester, NY9 contributions

Smaller than I thought it would be

I’ve been in other conservatories in smaller cities that were far larger. The plantings were beautiful and the parrots and koi were pretty enough, but we walked slowly through, examining many of the specimens and were done in about 15 minutes. I’d thought there would be more free-flying, smaller birds but it was only the parrots sitting stationery on their posts. Nice view of the city, nice gardens out front, but the conservatory itself was a little underwhelming.

Written August 8, 2023

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Anne D

Sydney, Australia68 contributions

Strenuous, but worth it.

Aug. 2023

The Bloedel conservatory is unique as in all the birds inside, are rescue birds, and one bird has its own trust fund ans its owner takes it for a spa once a month! It is quite a walk from the King Edward station.(expo line) It's flat, but still DON"T walk into Queen ELizabeth park directly on W 29st traffice light junction. The directions to the Bloedel Conservatory are for drivers. It will be an up hill walk from the road (the conservatory is on top of the hill) but follow the directions to the garderns which are very colourful and don't miss the sculpture Love in the rain with all the locks. The walk down from the is easier. The conservatory does sell a few drinks etc but most faciities are outside the centre. If you take the bus there, take bus #50 False Creek SOuth from Waterfront station bayb 3 in front of the station. It changes to #15 CAMBIE when it gets to Olympic Village, but if the driver lets you stay ( we had no issue as we had day passes) get off at Cambie and 33rd Avenue as this is MUCH closer to the path to the conservatory. There are few, if any maps and lots of facilities in the park such as mini golf, tennis and golf courses. On a hot day, take a hat!

Written August 8, 2023

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Phil G

Selby, UK16 contributions

Indoor garden.

Aug. 2023 • Family

The conservatory had lots of interesting features, there are many parrots and cockatoos, they also have ponds with koi carp and a vast array of plants and tree, well worth a visit.

Lots of pretty birds and plants.

Written August 5, 2023

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Claire D

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Jul. 2023 • Friends

The conservatory had a lot of birds and plants. very pretty and restful plsce to spend an hour or two.

Written August 4, 2023

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Allen S

Potomac, MD400 contributions

Nice experience

We spent about an hour here on a rainy day. Saw many beautiful birds and interesting plants. It is on the small side but well worth a visit. The views of the gardens and city were spectacular.

Vancouver's best value attraction

Written August 2, 2023

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LauraScully

124 contributions

May 2023

We were standing outside, contemplating the massive dome, when someone stopped and advised us quite fervently to go in. We took their advice and were richly rewarded.
Such a beautiful, calming place to wander around and so fun to spot all the creatures flying and scurrying about.
We went on a very hot day and it was actually very refreshing inside, so don't let that put you off.

Written July 17, 2023

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Kimber L

Bellingham, WA2 contributions

Flora and birds galore

Many varieties of tropical plants and colorful birds. The conservatory is located in beautiful Queen Elizabeth Park, with lovely gardens and scenic views from its hilltop location.

Written July 9, 2023

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Malachi M

Surrey, Canada

Is the conservatory open on Good Friday?

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jerome s

do I need to buy a ticket for my seeing eye cat?

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Sightsee09848834254

What temperature range is maintained inside? Visitor with temperature sensitivity needs to know. Thanks.

VanDusen & Bloedel

Vancouver, Canada

The temperature inside the conservatory is between 18 to 25 Celsius with fairly high humidity.

DenF83

Island of Malta, Malta2 contributions

Hi, i will be on holiday in Vancouver and would like to visit the conservatory by public transport from downtown. Any info on bus nos pls?

2violiststravelling

Halifax, Nova Scotia59 contributions

I agree that the Canada Line is a very efficient way of getting to the Conservatory. But so much depends on what your starting point is: downtown, Airport, Richmond. The transit system has a brilliant web site that helps you plan your travel, with maps and schedules. The trip planner lets you enter your starting point and the Bloedel as the destination. The TransLink site will answer most of your other questions about getting around.

Dale L

Seattle, WA3 contributions

are small dogs allowed. in the park are dog allowed

2violiststravelling

Halifax, Nova Scotia59 contributions

Let us differentiate between dogs in Queen Elizabeth Park, the area where the Conservatory is located, and the Conservatory itself. There is a note on the Vancouver parks web site to the effect that dogs are welcome in the park as long as they are on a leash and as long as the owner picks up after his or her dog. I remember seeing dogs in the park as we went in to the Conservatory site. However, I suspect that small animals of any kind are not admitted to the Conservatory, if only because of the potential that an excited animal might scare the resident birds. This is a question that you should ask, by phone, of the Conservatory staff. I would expect an answer in the negative.

Linda L

San Francisco, CA135 contributions

How do we get to the conservatory from downtown (Burrard St)? Is there public transit?

adurham

Vancouver, Canada38 contributions

Yes. You can get there on the sky train (our subway). You can get off at the King Edward station and then either walk (it's a bit of a hike. Maybe 1 km?) or take the 15 bus. There's a park and a restaurant up there too so you can stay for a few hours and make it worth the little trip.

Eddie L

Atlanta, GA

Where is the best place to park my vehicle when visiting the conservatory?

tamiNetanya

Netanya53 contributions

We parked in the parking lot on top near the coservatory. An easy 5-10 minutes stroll to the ebtrance. Enjoy!

Ladywhite85

Do they accept American money and if not do they accept Credit Cards?

VanDusen & Bloedel

Vancouver, Canada

Absolutely! Bloedel Conservatory will accept US cash, US Traveler’s cheques as well as Visa, Mastercard, Amex, JCB and debit cards (we do not accept Diners or Discover Card). See you soon! The team at Bloedel Conservatory