Vancouver Park Board - Queen Elizabeth Park

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.

Activities »

Sports - disc golf, lawn bowling, tennis, pitch & putt golf. Picnics, Tai Chi. Nighttime stargazing or enjoying the spectacular views of the city.

Attractions »

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!

Donations »

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.

Getting There »

You can get to the park by bike, bus or car. Use our park map to find your way around the park.

History »

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.

Weddings »

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.

Map

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Facts & Statistics
Location: Cambie Street at West 33rd Avenue (4600 Cambie St) Area: 52.78 hectares ( 130 acres) Officially named: July 1940 following a 1939 visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Most famous for: Being the highest point in Vancouver; 152 m (501 ft) above sea level Number of trees: 3000 (1500 within the Arboretum) Annual visitors: 6 million on average

Queen Elizabeth Park Map
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Robert Bateman CD
Queen Elizabeth Park is a featured virtual hike on the Robert Bateman Get to Know interactive CD. This program is available in all Metro Vancouver public schools and aims to reconnect youth with nature. more>