Welcome to Vancouver's Horticultural Jewel! Queen Elizabeth Park is the second most visited park in Vancouver and holds within its perimeters some of the most beautiful public gardens anywhere. Its recreational offerings are diverse ranging from sporty to horticultural and include golf, tennis, lawn bowling, disc golf, an extensive outdoor arboretum and the indoor Bloedel Floral Conservatory.
The seasonally changing and beautifully
planted Quarry Gardens astound residents
and tourists alike as viewed from the park's
upper reaches or from the bottom looking
up. Expertly positioned, select ornamental
trees and shrubs make this Vancouver's horticultural
jewel located practically city-centre.
Sports - disc golf, lawn bowling, tennis,
pitch & putt golf. Picnics, Tai Chi. Nighttime
stargazing or enjoying the spectacular views
of the city.
Queen Elizabeth Park's commanding location makes it the home base of a diverse number of attractions including one of Canada's best arboretums, the Bloedel Conservatory, exquisite quarry gardens and a top notch restaurant.
Dining in the Park
Seasons in the Park
combines a beautiful view of the city with stylish ambience and great food!
Support from donors is always welcome and encouraged at Queen Elizabeth Park. From benches to tree planting to endowments, Park Board staff are ready to assist you in your special request.
You can get to the park by bike, bus or car. Use our park map to find your way around the park.
Queen Elizabeth Park started its life in Vancouver as something else entirely - a basalt quarry. The land was sold to the City of Vancouver in 1928 by the CPR. Then in 1948, Deputy Superintendent William Livingstone put his full attention and the combined talents of his dedicated Park Board horticultural staff, to the task of transforming the site.
Book your wedding ceremony at the Queen Elizabeth Park Celebration Pavilion! Adjacent to a superb outdoor fountain and a ring of West Coast style arbours, the Celebration Pavilion offers great views for guests and is located practically city-centre.
Further Reading & Research
The Vancouver City Archives is a treasure trove of information for old photographs and historical information. Information can also be found in our publications.