Fleurs de Villes VOYAGE at VanDusen Botanical Garden

• Guests are encouraged to book tickets online in advance.
• Tickets include access to the exhibit and garden admission for the day.
• Arrive 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 VOYAGE exhibition. Regular admission tickets are not valid for the show.

• Discover 15 fresh floral mannequins and spectacular installations led by local florists. 
• Cast your vote on your favourite mannequin.
• Visit the pop-up Flower Market June 9 to 11 and June 15 to 18.
• Attend an information floral demonstration en plein air in the Jardin Tent.
• The onsite bistro will be servicing food, drinks, and alcoholic beverages from 10am to 6pm.
• Cool down with a cool treat from the onsite ice cream hut from 11am to 6:30pm.
• Explore the Children’s Discovery Trail along the Winter Walk.
• Browse the VanDusen gift shop and check out Fleurs de Villes merchandise.
• Add-ons: Learn more about the Truffles Fine Foods picnic basket for 2 or long table high tea for 2. 

Enhance your Fleurs de Villes VOYAGE experience by adding a picnic basket or long table high tea for 2 from Truffles Fine Foods.

Picnic basket for 2 - $75 plus GST

Embark on a delightful picnic adventure for 2 amidst the enchanting floral displays of Fleurs de Villes VOYAGE exhibition. Available daily throughout the show, guests can choose from 3 available pickup times (11am to 11:30am, 1pm to 1:30pm, and 3pm to 3:30pm). Picnic baskets include charcuterie, salads, sweet treats, fresh pastries, and more. Add on a bottle of white, rose, or red Grow Wild Wine to enjoy within the event grounds. 

Information icon Must purchase a ticket to Fleurs de Villes separately. Picnic baskets are only available for those with an event ticket.

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Long table high tea for 2 - $85 plus GST

Treat yourself to a delightful Long table high tea experience for 2 in the picturesque VanDusen Garden halls. Indulge in a scrumptious assortment of finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with clotted cream and preserves, and an array of delectable pastries and desserts. Long table high tea is available exclusively on June 11 and 12.

Information icon Tickets to Fleurs de Villes are sold separately.

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Prices are subject to GST and online service fees.

• Tickets are sold online and visitors are encouraged to book in advance to save.
• All tickets are non-refundable.
• Tickets must be presented on a mobile device or printed out for scanning upon entry.

Additional ticket details

• Coupons, discount offers, and admission vouchers or passes are not valid for special events, including Fleur de Villes VOYAGE. These include the Tourism Challenge Privilege Pass, Park Board complimentary and gift passes, Vancouver Inspiration Pass, Entertainment Book coupons, Viator vouchers, and VanPass vouchers.
• 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. Those without valid memberships cannot book tickets 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.

Washrooms

Portable toilets will be 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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Accessibility

All paths are paved and fully accessible for wheelchairs.

Wheelchairs are not available for borrow at this time. 

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.