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VanDusen Botanical Garden

Canada

9 story sections

**The last entry to the Garden is 30 minutes before closing. Please see vandusengarden.ca for hours of operation before your visit.

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Contents

9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1VanDusen Botanical Garden

    Welcome to the VanDusen Botanical Garden. I am delighted to be your guide. …

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  2. 2The Rose Garden and Rhododendron Walk

    As we move past the entrance area, accompanied by the gentle, welcoming sounds of a lovely cascading fountain nearby, we arrive at one of the most formally structured spaces within the botanical garden. This is the Rose Garden. …

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  3. 3The Scottish Shelter and Cherry Grove

    Continuing our journey, we find ourselves approaching a delightfully rustic architectural feature known as the Scottish Shelter. Constructed of sturdy stone, it offers a cool, shaded respite and a moment to appreciate the masonry…

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  4. 4The Douglas Firs and Woodland

    We now leave the manicured elegance of the Cherry Grove and step into a profoundly different atmosphere. Welcome to the Douglas Fir section. …

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  5. 5The Waterfall and Stone Garden

    Emerging from the quiet shadows of the Douglas Firs, your ears are likely the first to register our next destination. Listen for the rhythmic, soothing sound of cascading water. …

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  6. 6The Elizabethan Maze and Learning Garden

    We have now arrived at one of the most engaging and playful features of the VanDusen Botanical Garden. Behold the Elizabethan Maze. …

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  7. 7The Floating Bridge and Waterfowl

    Leaving the agricultural charm of the Learning Garden behind, we transition back into the expansive, wilder sections of the main garden. Along this pathway, keep your eyes open for a rather charming, unexpected detail. …

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  8. 8Totem Poles and the Rock Grotto

    Having crossed the dark waters, our path winds toward an area deeply steeped in cultural heritage and striking botanical form. First, we encounter the Japanese Maples. …

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  9. 9VanDusen Botanical Garden

    As our comprehensive walking tour of the VanDusen Botanical Garden draws to a close, I invite you to find one of the many quiet benches scattered nearby and rest for a moment. We have traversed a remarkable cross section of the…

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What is VanDusen Botanical Garden?

VanDusen Botanical Garden is a place in Canada with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationCanada
TypeNature
Story sections9
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates49.2394, -123.1326
Last updated

Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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