Commercial photography and filming

• Complete an application form PDF file (237 KB)
• Attach a $1,000 damage deposit cheque payable to: City of Vancouver - Bloedel Conservatory, GST # R121 361 042
• Include a copy of insurance
• Email above documents to Maria Di Antonio at Bloedel Conservatory: bloedelrentals@vancouver.ca 
• Liaison supervision required during duration of shoot

 A permit is required and will be issued to you once your booking is approved. The damage deposit cheque will not be cashed and will be returned to you upon payment of your invoice following completion of your shoot, should there be no damage to the Conservatory. There is a $1,000 cancellation fee plus any scheduled supervisory charges if filming is cancelled for any reason without 2 days advance notice.

Evening shoots may be extended by the hour up to 11pm. Each additional hour is $250 + GST. Liaison supervision is required for the duration of the shoot.

For complex shoots, garden superintendent time may be required at $150 per hour.

Location scouts may book an appointment in advance to view the Bloedel Conservatory any time during operating hours free of charge. Book an appointment by calling 604-654-0780 or emailing BloedelRentals@vancouver.ca.

• Complete an application form PDF file (253 KB)
• Attach a $5,000 damage deposit cheque payable to: City of Vancouver – Bloedel Conservatory, GST# R121 361 042
• Include a copy of insurance and provide it to Maria Di Antonio at Bloedel Conservatory

 A permit is required and will be issued to you once your booking is approved. Please allow 3 to 5 business days to process an application. The deposit cheque will not be cashed and will be returned to you upon payment of invoice following completion of filming. The rental fee is required per calendar day or portion thereof and is applicable to all prep, filming, and wrap days for the garden.

Information icon Please contact us directly for pricing related to filming only the exterior of the Conservatory.

1. No food, or live animals are permitted on site since they may cause threat to the birds in the Conservatory.
2. Smoking is not permitted on or near the premises as the Bloedel Conservatory is a smoke free environment. Vancouver's parks, beaches and facilities are entirely smoke-free (effective September 1, 2010).
3. Any live plant material, mulch or soil brought in, must be sterilized and in bags. But prior to doing so, must be discussed in advance, then if approved, must be inspected by Conservatory staff.
4. Please note that many birds do walk the pathway. Everyone must take extra precaution when walking around the pathway and moving equipment for our birds' safety.
5. Any special requests need to be discussed, approved, and confirmed prior to any booking.
6. Please do not feed or attempt to handle any birds at any time.
7. Small birds and fish are not removable under any circumstance.
8. Our larger perched birds may only be removed with the permission of our Conservatory Superintendent or Liaison.
9. No candles, torches, smoke, mist, SPFX, confetti, balloons, rice, avocados (toxic to birds), and no chemicals of any kind are permitted in our facility.
10. No loud or aggressive music or strobe lights are permitted as it can be very stressful and upsetting for the birds.
11. If required, the Renter will inform all residents of the adjacent streets in advance of the shoot dates. 
12. During prep and filming a sign must be placed outside to inform Conservatory patrons that filming/photography is in progress.
13. The main pathways must be kept clear to allow our regular staff to work unless discussed otherwise. 
14. All delivery vehicles, making deliveries for the Renter and not part of the regular crew, or contracted to outside suppliers, must know exactly where they are going before entering the Conservatory and must be escorted in and out of the Conservatory by a crew member. There are no exceptions to this regulation.
15. If required, a refreshment area location will be chosen by mutual consent with the Conservatory Superintendent or Liaison. Catering vehicles must remain in parking lot. 
16. All stipulations under Sensitive Area Protection must be adhered to
17. Crews are not allowed to enter planted beds. Please do not remove any plant tags or labels. Plant labels may only be removed with permission of the Conservatory Superintendent or Liaison.
18. There is to be no digging in the Conservatory unless approved due to potential damage to the facility. Spikes or sunken poles are not allowed. All structures must be secured above ground (weighted with blocks).
19. No plants will be pruned without permission and under the supervision of the Conservatory Superintendent or Liaison.
20. Renter must ensure that there is no damage done to the Conservatory.
21. If required, the damage deposit will cover part or all restoration of any disturbed areas to the condition in which they were prior to filming. In the event of a disagreement, the Park Board will decide in its reasonable judgment. 
22. Conservatory Superintendent or Liaison must be present during all prep, filming, and wrap.