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Regular admission fees (2018)
Prices do not include tax.
| Age | Oct 1 - Mar 31 | Apr 1 - Sep 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (19-64) | $8.00 | $11.25 |
| Senior (65+) | $5.50 | $8.45 |
| Youth (13-18) | $5.50 | $8.45 |
| Child (4-12) | $4.25 | $5.50 |
| Children (3 and under) | Free | Free |
| Groups of 10 or more | 10% off regular admission fees | 10% off regular admission fees |
If you have any questions, please contact the Administration office at 604-257-8666 or vandusenadmin@vancouver.ca.
Special events
Special admission rates apply at a number of VanDusen Garden events. Please contact the Garden in advance for details. These events include:
- Festival of Lights
Memberships with Vancouver Botanical Garden Association
Members enjoy:
- Year-round general admission to VanDusen Botanical Garden and Bloedel Conservatory (excluding special events).
- One free single guest admission
- Special discounts:
- On garden courses, family programs, summer camps and education classes
- At select garden nurseries and stores
- For VanDusen Garden and Bloedel Conservatory special events
- On garden courses, family programs, summer camps and education classes
- Much more
Memberships are valid for one or two years from your date of purchase.
Memberships are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Buy memberships online
To buy a membership online, you need to create an account.
After you pay, visit VanDusen Garden or Bloedel Conservatory to pick up your photo membership card or updated expiry sticker if you renew. You will also receive your complementary pass or passes at that time.
Membership rates – save on 10% on 2-year memberships
Prices do not include tax.
| Category | Rate | Purchase |
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Individual Year-round general adminssion for 1 designated passholder (age 19+). Seniors receive a 15% discount (see the discounts section below). |
1 year - $43.00 2 years - $77.40 |
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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 - $63.00 2 years - $113.40 |
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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 - $53.00 2 years - $95.40 |
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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 - $83.00 2 years - $149.40 |
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Family plus Family category (see above) plus additional children or grandchildren between the ages of 4 to 18 years at a fee of $10 per child per year purchased. |
1 year - $83.00 2 years - fee varies |
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Premium Year-round general admission for 1 designated 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 - $115.00 |
Buy |
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 olderwith valid student cards from any post-secondary educational institution. Buy in-person only at VanDusen Gardens or Bloedel.
- 10% discount: for 2-year memberships, the discount applies when buying two one-year memberships. The maximum purchase is two years.
Help buying memberships
- 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 or Bloedel Conservatory during our opening hours.
- 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, 10:00am to 4:00pm). 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’d be happy to help you decide. Phone the VBGA Membership Office at 604-257-8675 (Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 4:00pm), email membership@vandusen.org, or visit the VanDusen Garden or Bloedel Conservatory during our opening hours.
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.
Activities and classes
The Vancouver Botanical Gardens Association (VBGA) offers courses and classes for adults and children at VanDusen Garden including, art, photography, gardening, botany and ecology. Summer camps and a nature school programs are offered for children.
Visit the VanDusen Garden website for more information on courses and activities.
Address and phone
5251 Oak Street
at West 37th Avenue
Vancouver, BC
V6M 4H1
