What makes it 81% Baby-Friendly: Babies enter free, paths suit strollers, and changetable washrooms exist; still, no listed nursing room, some gravel stretches, and no stroller rental lower ease for caregivers.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Allows a relaxed pace with stroller breaks and time for a picnic and cart tour
Stroller-friendly garden paths:
Explore paved and smooth gravel trails suited for strollers
Tip: Bring a sturdy stroller and stick to main paved loops for a smooth ride
Volunteer-led cart tour:
Hop on a motorized cart for a guided circuit of the garden
Tip: Arrive by 1 pm to secure a seat; tours run until 4 pm on a first-come basis
Picnic on the Great Lawn:
Relax under cherry trees with a picnic basket from the Garden Café
Tip: Pre-order your basket on arrival to ensure availability
Visitor Centre facilities:
Use accessible washrooms with baby-change space
Tip: Stop here first to change your baby before starting your stroll
Elizabethan Hedge Maze:
Stroll or push the stroller around the playful maze
Tip: Take turns leading to spot garden sculptures and photo spots

Rienzi Gabriel
VanDusen Botanical Garden is absolutely stunning! The gardens are beautifully maintained with an incredible variety of plants, flowers, and themed sections that change with the seasons. It’s peaceful, picturesque, and perfect for a relaxing stroll or photography. The walking paths are easy to navigate, making it great for all ages. If you’re in Vancouver, this is a must-visit oasis that feels like...
Dave Kieda
Beautiful flower and very casual walk around. Great variety of trees and plants. With the shaugnessy restarant next door, it makes for a nice place to spend several hours and wander. Parking is free and it fees uncrowded even during busy times. Plenty of benches everywhere. Be advised during summer camp weeks the maze may be filled with lots of small kids who tear though it with high spirits a...
Mikael Besse
What a great place ! I didn't know what to expect after I've done several gardens in different cities but this was definitely an amazing one. It's bid enough for you to wander for a couple of hours, it has a restaurant, a café and you can even bring your own picnic basket or buy one there so you can enjoy a sunny afternoon with family or friends. The garden is very well maintained with different z...
Sally K
The garden was beautiful and definitely worth the $15 per adult. We had so much fun and spent a good amount of time exploring. I just wish they highlighted some of the must-see spots better on the map, like the waterfall, pond, maze, and rose garden. Overall, a lovely place to visit!
Liia
At VanDusen Botanical Garden, you can explore a stunning variety of plants, trees, and flowers. It’s a wonderful place to feel like a small part of nature and marvel at its breathtaking beauty. Kids will love following the map you can pick up at the entrance from the ticket desk, checking off everything they’ve seen from the list, it’s so much fun for them! The maze feels like something straight o...
Visit in spring for cherry blossoms and tulips. Summer brings picnic baskets and shaded benches. In fall, enjoy Harvest Days weekend events. The winter light festival is best after baby’s afternoon nap.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Adult admission (2) | CAD 26 |
| Picnic basket | CAD 25 |
| Snack and coffee | CAD 10 |
| Total Estimated | CAD 61 |
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Address: 5251 Oak St, Vancouver, BC V6M 4H1, Canada
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