Affordable admission for the entire family

Admission fees

Admission includes access to the entire 55-acre garden.

Prices do not include GST.

Information icon Parties of 10 or more people receive a 10% group discount. Contact our ticketing provider, Showpass, at 1-844-307-7469 to have the 10% discount applied for online bookings.

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  10-visit pack

  Save 15% on regular admission when you purchase a 10-visit pack. Tickets can be used for any visitor so you are welcome to bring a friend or family member with your 10-visit pack.

  10-visit packs are available for purchase at the VanDusen admission desk and are not sold online.

  Prices do not include GST.

  Age	Rate
  Adult (19-64 years)	$100
  Senior (65+ years	$70
  Youth (13-18 years	$70
  Child (5-12)	$50

  Important note 10-visit packs are valid for two years. Tickets are not valid for special events. 

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  Special events

  Special admission rates apply at garden events. 

  Coupons, discount offers, and admission vouchers are not valid during special events. These include the Tourism Challenge Privilege Pass, Vancouver Inspiration Pass, Leisure Access Pass, Entertainment Book coupons, and Viator, Expedia, and VanPass vouchers.

  Special events include:

  • VanDusen Festival of Lights
  • Sakura Days Japan Fair
  • Luxury Supercar Weekend
  • All British Field Meet
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  Bringing kids to the garden

  Activities

  Kids can ask for a Junior Birder Challenge from our admissions staff and complete the challenge for a prize.

  Adult supervision

  One adult, senior, or youth can supervise and accompany up to five children 0 to 4 years of age. For example, at least two adults, seniors, or youth must accompany a group of six to ten children in the 0 to 4 age category. This ratio is not applicable for daycares and school groups that have booked through our education department. 

  The minimum age to visit the garden without an adult or guardian is 13 years of age (a youth). A 13 year old may visit with younger children and without an adult or guardian present (for example: younger sibling or babysitter).

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  Leisure Access Program (LAP) and attendants

  To visit VanDusen Botanical Garden under the Leisure Access Program (LAP) rate, present your valid LAP card at the VanDusen admission desk and the cashier will process your ticket at the discounted rate. Tickets cannot be booked online in advance at the LAP rate.

  If you require an attendant

  Purchase a ticket for yourself and let a staff member know that your attendant is accompanying you. They will be provided with free admission.

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  Online ticketing terms and conditions

  Ticket disclaimer

  Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be re-sold. Tickets obtained from sources other than our website may be lost, stolen, or counterfeit, and if so, are void.

  If in our sole discretion, we determine that a person is re-selling any ticket(s), we reserve the right to revoke and cancel the order and the related ticket(s) and will not permit any future purchases by that person or any affiliated person. We reserve the right, without compensation or refund of any amount paid, to revoke tickets, refuse admission, or dismiss, any person whose conduct management deems disorderly or fails to comply with policies or rules/regulations of the venue.

  Exchanges

  You can exchange your general admission ticket(s) up to 24 hours before your scheduled booking. Exchanges are subject to availability. Contact Showpass directly to initiate an exchange.

Memberships with Vancouver Botanical Gardens Association

Members enjoy:

• Year-round general admission to VanDusen Botanical Garden and Bloedel Conservatory (excluding special events).
• Special discounts:
  • On garden courses, family programs, summer camps, and education classes External website, opens in new tab
  • At select garden nurseries and stores
  • For VanDusen Garden and Bloedel Conservatory special events
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Memberships are valid for one or two years from your date of purchase.

Memberships are non-transferable and non-refundable.

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  Buy memberships online

  To buy a membership online, you need to create an account.

  After you pay, visit VanDusen Garden to pick up your photo membership card or updated expiry sticker if you renew. 

  Prices do not include tax.

  Category	Rate	Purchase
  Individual Year-round general admission for 1 designated passholder (age 19+). Seniors receive a 15% discount (see the discounts section below).	1 year - $47 2 years - $84.60	Buy
  Individual plus one adult Year-round general admission for 2 designated passholders (age 19+). Both passholders may live at different residential addresses. To get the seniors discount for this category, both the individual and additional adult must be 65 years and older (see the discounts section below).	1 year - $71 2 years - $127.80	Buy
  Individual plus one child Year-round general admission for 1 designated passholder (age 19+) and 1 child or grandchild between the ages of 4 to 18 years.	1 year - $59 2 years - $106.20	Buy
  Family Year-round general admission for 1 to 2 designated passholders (age 19+) and up to 2 accompanying children or grandchildren between the ages of 4 to 18 years.	1 year - $93 2 years - $167.40	Buy
  Family plus Year-round general admission for 1 to 2 designated passholders (age 19+) and up to 3 accompanying children or grandchildren between the ages of 4 to 18 years. Additional children can be added at $10 each per year.	1 year - $103 plus $10 for each additional child or grandchild 2 years - $185.40	Buy
  Premium Year-round general admission for 1 passholder (age 19+), plus one accompanying guest of any age admitted free each day. Senior or student discounts do not apply. 1-year membership only purchased and renewed yearly, there is no option to purchase 2 years.	1 year - $127	Buy

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  Membership discounts

  • 15% seniors discount: for seniors age 65 and older with valid ID for the individual and individual-plus-one-adult categories. To receive senior discount for the individual-plus-one-adult category, both seniors must be 65 years of age and older.
  • 15% student discount: for students age 18 and older with valid student cards from any post-secondary educational institution. Buy in-person only at VanDusen Garden.
  • 10% discount: for 2-year memberships, the discount applies when buying two one-year memberships. The maximum purchase is two years.
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  Help with your membership

  • Need help creating your account? Get answers to frequently asked questions.
  • Don't want to buy online? Phone the VBGA Membership Office at 604-257-8675, email membership@vandusen.org, or visit VanDusen Garden.
  • Has your contact information changed since you bought your last membership? Easily update your mailing address when you renew online, by phone, or in person.
  • Has your birth date been entered incorrectly? Phone the VBGA Membership Office at 604-257-8675 (Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm). Once fixed, buy your membership online.
  • Want to buy gift certificates? Phone the VBGA Membership Office (see above), email membership@vandusen.org, or visit the VanDusen Garden or Bloedel Conservatory during our opening hours.
  • Not sure which membership is right for you? We can help you to help you decide which membership is right for you. Phone the VBGA Membership Office at 604-257-8675 (Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm), email membership@vandusen.org, or visit the VanDusen Garden.
  • Need assistance to enjoy VanDusen Garden and Bloedel Conservatory? If you're a member and need help to enjoy the Garden or Conservatory, you can bring a companion on your membership pass. To have your membership updated with this information, phone the VBGA Membership Office at 604-257-8675.