Academic specialty and popular enjoyment are happily married in the 100-year-old botanical garden. 110 acres are covered in a mind-boggling 12,000 different species of plant. Everyone from preschool kids to senior citizens takes part in this “green classroom” with free tours led regularly by UBC’s experts.

Location: Administration Building, 6804 SW Marine Dr, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4
Telephone: (604) 822-4208
Hours of Operation:  Monday - Sunday (10am - 4:30pm)