Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE at VanDusen Botanical Garden 2024

Prices are subject to GST and online service fees.

Information icon Group discount: 10% discount applied to groups of 10 or more people for paid tickets. Preschooler tickets are not counted towards the group total.

Ticket details and exchange policy

• Tickets are sold online and visitors are encouraged to book in advance. 
• All tickets are non-refundable.
• Tickets must be presented on a mobile device or printed out for scanning upon entry.
• If you would like to purchase more than 100 tickets in 1 age category, contact Showpass at 1-844-307-7469
• Tickets can be exchanged up to 12 hours before the start of your entry time. If you have a Showpass account, you can request an exchange by following these steps External website, opens in new tab
• If you do not have a Showpass account, you can make one and connect your original ticket purchase. Learn how to connect your tickets to your Showpass account External website, opens in new tab
• Alternatively, contact Showpass directly to initiate an exchange.

Additional ticket details

• Coupons, discount offers, and admission vouchers or passes are not valid for special events, including Fleur de Villes ARTISTE. These include the Tourism Challenge Privilege Pass, Park Board complimentary and gift passes, and third party tickets from Trip Advisor, Viator, Expedia, VanPass, and more. 
• A Vancouver Botanical Garden Association (VBGA) member rate is available online only for those with valid memberships. Members must present their valid membership at the point of entry. Members cannot book tickets for friends or family at this rate. 
• Required attendants of those needing assistance at the event are offered free access. You do not need to purchase a ticket for them. You may purchase your own ticket online, and let our staff members know your attendant is accompanying you when you present your ticket for scanning.

For ticketing questions, email support@showpass.com.

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.

• Guests are encouraged to book tickets online in advance.
• Tickets include access to the ARTISTE event area and garden admission for the day.
• Arrive any time within your designated 1-hour entry time.
• The event entrance is through the VanDusen Botanical Garden Visitor Centre.
• This event is outdoors and runs rain or shine.
• A special event ticket is required to attend the Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE. Regular admission tickets are not valid for the show. This includes any third party tickets from Trip Advisor, Viator, Expedia, VanPass and more.

• Discover 25 fresh floral installations led by local florists.
• Cast your vote on your favourite mannequin for a chance to win a McArthurGlen Vancouver External website, opens in new tab Tory Burch prize pack.
• Shop for take-home blooms at the pop-up Flower Market on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 11am to 5pm.
• Visit the Jardin Tent with programming scheduled every 90 minutes External website, opens in new tab. Attend a floral demonstration, learn gardening tips, or sit in on a botanical-inspired culinary talk. 
• Aperitivo! External website, opens in new tab, an Italian-inspired mobile bar and café, will be on site during event hours. Enjoy hot and cold beverages, tasty bites, and cocktails.
• Check out the Wildflower Distilling truck and sampling hut (for anyone ages 19 and up).
• Must-see installations include a giant painter’s palette and the Paint by Numbers Children’s trail.
• "Be the art” with a selfie inside one of the giant floral picture frames installed throughout the floral trail.
• Browse the VanDusen gift shop and check out Fleurs de Villes merchandise.
• Explore 55 acres of the Garden after your visit to Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE. Tickets to ARTISTE include garden access for the day. 

Jardin schedule External website, opens in new tab

Washrooms

Portable toilets are available for use within the garden. Full-service washrooms are located in the Visitor Centre.

Parking

Parking can get quite busy, so we recommend taking public transit, walking, or biking. We’re located on the #17 Oak bus route and a 15-minute walk from the Oakridge Canada Line station.

Parking is free in our lot off West 37th Avenue but spaces are limited. Free street parking is also available in the surrounding area (where street signs permit).

Weather

Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes as the event is outdoors in the garden. Rain or shine the show will go on. In cases of extraordinary weather conditions, please check our social media channels for updates. All attendees would be contacted directly should the event be cancelled.

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Pets

Working guide and service dogs are welcome. Leave pets at home.

Other considerations

• No smoking or vaping of any kind is permitted in the garden.
• Bicycles, scooters, and skateboards are not permitted in the garden.
• Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome.
• Regular garden rules apply. See Code of Conduct for details.

Facility and garden access

The Visitor Centre, Administration Building, Floral Hall, Shaughnessy Restaurant, and most paved garden paths are fully accessible to wheelchairs, scooters, and walkers.

Touring the garden

Many of the pathways, both paved and unpaved, can be uneven. Care should be taken for those using walking aids. Some steps do not have handrails or handrails on both sides. There are no wheelchairs available for borrow. 

Service animals

Working guide and service dogs are welcome. Leave pets at home.

Accessible toilets

Accessible washrooms are located in the Visitor Centre. All portable toilets are fully accessible for those in a wheelchair. 

Parking

The VanDusen Botanical Garden parking lot is located on West 37th Ave, just off of Oak St. A few accessible parking spots are available and parking is free. There is an accessible drop-off loop just off of Oak St at the front entrance of the garden.

Admission and attendants

Individuals requiring assistance are provided with complimentary access for their attendants. Attendants do not need to pre-purchase tickets. Those in need of an attendant should book a ticket and, upon arrival, inform VanDusen staff about the attendant's presence. The attendant will then be granted free access.

Sensory

At times, there may be crowds of people in the Visitor Centre and the Garden which could affect neurodiverse guests.

Financial accessibility

Guests who require assistance are provided with free access for their attendants to facilitate their visit. 

Event tickets are sold online, but staff can accommodate requests for those who may need to pay with a debit card or cash.